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Albert Watson Abstract Photography

Scottish, b. 1942

Albert Watson studied graphic design before becoming a photographer. His manipulation of contrast and superior sense of composition distinguish his portraits of celebrities and models. With an emphasis on the formal and sculptural properties of his sitters' bodies, Watson's images have not only appeared in numerous American and European fashion magazines but also in museum and gallery exhibitions.

In Watson’s famous nude photographs of Kate Moss taken on her 18th birthday in 1993, the model's spine pokes through the skin of her curved back, like the scales of a dinosaur, while the right side of her body is entirely shaded. In a 1989 portrait, Naomi Campbell's head is silhouetted against a grey surface, while her bare shoulders and the arch of her back are illuminated. In 2010, he was awarded the Royal Photographic Society's Centenary Medal and Honorary Fellowship.

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Artist: Albert Watson
The Supermodel Gigi Hadid floating in an Iris van Herpen Dress, 2019
By Albert Watson
Located in Vienna, AT
This artwork is made and signed by the artist in a strictly limited edition. High-end framed with black hardwood box and 99% UV-resistant acrylic glass. Smaller size on request. Othe...
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2010s Contemporary Albert Watson Abstract Photography

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The Supermodel Gigi Hadid looking lascivious
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This artwork is made and signed by the artist in a strictly limited edition. High-end framed with black hardwood box and 99% UV-resistant acrylic glass. Smaller size on request. Othe...
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