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Antonio Lopez Art

Puerto Rican, 1943-1987
Antonio (as he signed his work) was and remains one of the most highly regarded and influential figures in the fashion world. While not initially known as a photographer, Antonio was rarely without his favorite Instamatic camera, and as his career progressed he turned increasingly to photography to create fashion stories, portraits, and elaborate mise-en-scènes. This exhibition – the first to focus exclusively on Antonio’s photographs - features a selection of the unique Instamatic prints from the 1970s that were his photographic form. Developed and printed by Kodak, these prints were either mounted by Antonio or stored in the original yellow Kodak envelopes that the film was processed and delivered in. As Antonio never sent the negatives back for re-printing each print is unique. While primarily known for his fashion illustrations, Antonio did not treat his photographs lightly, assembling them in grids and pairs to create dynamic and visceral patterns. While the prints may superficially resemble Andy Warhol’s Polaroids because of their size and period, Antonio’s Kodak prints are a burst of energy to Warhol’s more classical studies. While Warhol’s Polaroids were mostly the basis for future painted portraits, Antonio’s photographs were an end to themselves. A serial Svengali, as the writer Karin Nelson noted: “Lopez brilliantly transformed the women in his world. Under his tutelage, Jerry Hall, a long tall Texan he met at Paris’s Club Sept, evolved into a golden goddess. He put Jessica Lange in gold lamé evening dresses after discovering her in Paris studying mime, and gave aspiring model Tina Lutz her start (and an introduction to future husband Michael Chow); and, by spotlighting Pat Cleveland, a mixed-race model with a theatrical streak, he helped break down the color barrier in high fashion.” Other favorite subjects were the young Grace Coddington, Grace Jones, and Paloma Picasso. Antonio Lopez was born in Utuado, Puerto Rico in 1943. His family moved to Spanish Harlem in 1950 where he showed early promise as an artist making drawings for his mother who was a seamstress and dressmaker. In the early 1960s he enrolled on a course at the Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) in New York where he met Juan Ramos who became his life long collaborator. He joined The New York Times in 1963 but was soon freelancing for Harper’s Bazaar, British Vogue and French Elle. In 1969 he moved to Paris with Ramos where he was commissioned by all the leading fashion magazines. He returned to New York in 1975 creating numerous covers and picture stories for Andy Warhol’s Interview Magazine. Antonio died in Los Angeles 1987. He was forty four years old.
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Halston , Vogue Magazine Illustration, Italy
Halston , Vogue Magazine Illustration, Italy

Halston , Vogue Magazine Illustration, Italy

By Antonio Lopez

Located in Miami, FL

Signature: Published Vogue Italy Client Halston Double Signature Signed lower right Antonio Also signed Halston Graphic remarks were written in pencil by Halston. work is elegantly m...

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1980s Post-Impressionist Antonio Lopez Art

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Paper, Watercolor, Pencil

Vogue Magazine Hi Fashion Illustration (Stephen Sprouse)
Vogue Magazine Hi Fashion Illustration (Stephen Sprouse)

Vogue Magazine Hi Fashion Illustration (Stephen Sprouse)

By Antonio Lopez

Located in Miami, FL

Vogue Magazine Fashion Illustration (Stephen Sprouse) Antonio's mature style is on full display with a few quick strokes of the brush he is exemplifying the epitome of style and clas...

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1980s Impressionist Antonio Lopez Art

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Gouache

Fashion Model full figure in profile
Fashion Model full figure in profile

Fashion Model full figure in profile

By Antonio Lopez

Located in Miami, FL

Fashion Illustration. Work is unframed. Free standing heavy watercolor paper loosely hinged to board. Excellent condition.

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1980s Contemporary Antonio Lopez Art

Materials

Watercolor, Pencil, Paper

Vogue Magazine, Elegant Fashion Illustration for Adel Simpson
Vogue Magazine, Elegant Fashion Illustration for Adel Simpson

Vogue Magazine, Elegant Fashion Illustration for Adel Simpson

By Antonio Lopez

Located in Miami, FL

Vogue USA, Fashion Illustration. Meticulously drawn in a descriptive and yet creative way. Antonio's full mastery of his art is on full display. Signed lower right. The work is arch...

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1980s Post-Impressionist Antonio Lopez Art

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Watercolor, Gouache, Pencil

Bloomingdales New York City Window Display
Bloomingdales New York City Window Display

Bloomingdales New York City Window Display

By Antonio Lopez

Located in Miami, FL

This spectacular mural size painting was commissioned as a commercial assignment for a Bloomingdale's window backdrop. It's of monumental size and a rare statement piece. It was pu...

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1980s Contemporary Antonio Lopez Art

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Gran vía
Gran vía

Gran vía

By Antonio Lopez

Located in BARCELONA, ES

Antonio López Engraving Gran Vía 2024 Signed and numbered (32/100) From the publisher Talleres del Prado Certificate of authenticity issued by Talleres el Prado 68x70cm

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2010s Realist Antonio Lopez Art

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Etching

Gran vía
Gran vía

Gran vía

By Antonio Lopez

Located in BARCELONA, ES

Antonio López Gran Vía 2023? Etching and lithography Print run of 20 copies (17/100) 78 x 72cm

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2010s Realist Antonio Lopez Art

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Gran vía
Gran vía

Gran vía

By Antonio Lopez

Located in BARCELONA, ES

Antonio López "Gran vía" 2025 Lithography and etching 100 copies (62/100) published by Taller del Prado Certified by Taller Del Prado 76.5 x 70.5 cm

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2010s Realist Antonio Lopez Art

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Etching, Lithograph

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Find a wide variety of authentic Antonio Lopez art available for sale on 1stDibs. You can also browse by medium to find art by Antonio Lopez in paper, lithograph, paint and more. Much of the original work by this artist or collective was created during the 20th century and is mostly associated with the contemporary style. Not every interior allows for large Antonio Lopez art, so small editions measuring 4 inches across are available. Customers who are interested in this artist might also find the work of Bill Owens, Haude Bernabé, and Mariette Pathy Allen. Antonio Lopez art prices can differ depending upon medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $2,850 and tops out at $50,000, while the average work can sell for $6,000.

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  • 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 19, 2025
    Antonio Lopez was famous for his impact on fashion. In fact, Lopez was and remains one of the most highly regarded and influential figures in the fashion world. While initially he was known for his illustrations rather than for being a photographer, Antonio was rarely without his favorite Instamatic camera. As his career progressed, he turned increasingly to photography to create fashion stories, portraits and elaborate mise-en-scènes. In 1969, he moved to Paris, where he was commissioned by many leading fashion magazines. He returned to New York in 1975, creating numerous covers and picture stories for Andy Warhol’s Interview magazine. On 1stDibs, explore an assortment of Antonio Lopez art.