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.to
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Spanish Artist signed limited edition original art print lithography portrait
By Antonio Lopez
Located in Miami, FL
Antonio Lopez Garcia (Spain, 1936)
'Mujer de Tomelloso', 1961
lithograph on paper
11.9 x 13.8 in. (30 x 35 cm.)
Edition of 170
Unframed
ID: LOP2001-008
Ha...
Category
1960s Expressionist Antonio Lopez Art
Materials
Paper, Lithograph
Spanish Artist signed limited edition original art print lithography floral
By Antonio Lopez
Located in Miami, FL
Antonio Lopez Garcia (Spain, 1936)
'Lirio blanco', 2021
etching, lithograph on paper Rives BFK 300 g.
23.1 x 17.8 in. (58.5 x 45 cm.)
Edition of 75
Unfram...
Category
2010s Contemporary Antonio Lopez Art
Materials
Paper, Etching, Lithograph
Tina Chow
By Antonio Lopez
Located in New York, NY
Listing includes framing with UV plexi, free shipping to the continental US and a 14-day return policy.
One 4.5 x 3.25 inch unique vintage Kodak print of Tina Chow (1975). Prints ar...
Category
1970s Antonio Lopez Art
Materials
Photographic Film, Polaroid
Tina Chow
By Antonio Lopez
Located in New York, NY
Listing includes framing with UV plexi, free shipping to the continental US and a 14-day return policy.
One 4.5 x 3.25 inch unique vintage Kodak print of Tina Chow (1975). Prints are on active consignment from the estate of Antonio Lopez. Purchase includes certificates of authenticity from the estate of Antonio Lopez. These Kodak prints are not signed by Antonio Lopez.
Antonio Lopez Biography -
The foremost fashion illustrator of the 1970s and 80s, 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.
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...
Category
1970s Antonio Lopez Art
Materials
Photographic Film, Polaroid
Tina Chow
By Antonio Lopez
Located in New York, NY
Listing includes framing with UV plexi, free express shipping and a 14-day return policy.
Four 4.5 x 3.25 inch unique vintage Kodak prints featuring Tina Chow. Prints are on active consignment from the estate of Antonio Lopez. Purchase includes certificates of authenticity from the estate of Antonio Lopez. These Kodak prints are not signed by Antonio Lopez.
Frame has some minor damage and is note in the pictures. The price reflects this with a reduction compared to similar listings.
Antonio Lopez Biography -
The foremost fashion illustrator of the 1970s and 80s, 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.
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...
Category
1970s Antonio Lopez Art
Materials
Photographic Paper, Polaroid
Pat Cleveland
By Antonio Lopez
Located in New York, NY
Listing includes framing with UV plexi, free shipping to the continental US and a 14-day return policy.
Nine 4.5 x 3.25 inch unique vintage Kodak print of Pat Cleveland...
Category
1970s Antonio Lopez Art
Materials
Photographic Paper, Polaroid
Before the Yves St. Laurent Show
By Antonio Lopez
Located in New York, NY
Listing includes framing with UV plexi, free express shipping and a 14-day return policy.
Four 4.5 x 3.25 inch unique vintage Kodak prints featuring Jerry Hall, Pat Cleveland and Adele Lutz. Prints are on active consignment from the estate of Antonio Lopez. Purchase includes certificates of authenticity from the estate of Antonio Lopez. These Kodak prints are not signed by Antonio Lopez.
Frame has some minor damage and is note in the pictures. The price reflects this with a reduction compared to similar listings.
Antonio Lopez Biography -
The foremost fashion illustrator of the 1970s and 80s, 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.
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...
Category
1970s Antonio Lopez Art
Materials
Photographic Paper, Polaroid
Grace Jones
By Antonio Lopez
Located in New York, NY
Listing includes framing with UV plexi, free express shipping and a 14-day return policy.
Four 4.5 x 3.25 inch unique vintage Kodak prints. Prints are on active consignment from the estate of Antonio Lopez. Purchase includes certificates of authenticity from the estate of Antonio Lopez. These Kodak prints are not signed by Antonio Lopez.
Artist Biography -
The foremost fashion illustrator of the 1970s and 80s, 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.
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...
Category
1970s Antonio Lopez Art
Materials
Photographic Paper, Polaroid
Vogue USA, Fashion Illustration - Hispanic Artist
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...
Category
1980s American Impressionist Antonio Lopez Art
Materials
Gouache, Pencil
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
Category
2010s Realist Antonio Lopez Art
Materials
Etching, Lithograph
Spanish Artist signed limited edition original art print lithography floral
By Antonio Lopez
Located in Miami, FL
Antonio Lopez Garcia (Spain, 1936)
'Lirios', 2021
etching, lithograph on paper Rives BFK 300 g.
23.3 x 26.8 in. (59 x 68 cm.)
Edition of 75
Unframed
ID: L...
Category
2010s Contemporary Antonio Lopez Art
Materials
Paper, Etching, Lithograph
Five Fashion Models Wearing Hoodies Vogue Patterns 1970s Fashion - Puerto Rican
By Antonio Lopez
Located in Miami, FL
Famed Puerto Rican Fashion Illustrator Antonio Lopez creates an oversized illustration for Vogue Patterns Magazine 1971. He uses a variety of media whic...
Category
1970s Modern Antonio Lopez Art
Materials
Paper, Mixed Media, Watercolor
Art Deco Style Fashion Illustration for High Fashion Magazine, Vogue Magazine?
By Antonio Lopez
Located in Miami, FL
Fashion Illustration for High Fashion Magazine . Impeccably rendered with quick flat brush strokes in glorious pastel colors , Signed lower right Ant...
Category
1980s Art Deco Antonio Lopez Art
Materials
Gouache, Pencil
Jerry Hall
By Antonio Lopez
Located in New York, NY
Framing Included in Listing Price, Free Shipping for the US, 14-Day Return Policy.
Two 4.5 x 3.25 inch unique vintage Kodak prints of Jerry Hall by Antonio...
Category
1970s Antonio Lopez Art
Materials
Photographic Paper
Spanish Artist signed limited edition original art print lithography
By Antonio Lopez
Located in Miami, FL
Antonio Lopez Garcia (Spain, 1936)
'Rosa y membrillo', 1992
lithograph on paper
24.7 x 35.3 in. (62.5 x 89.5 cm.)
Edition of 250
Unframed
ID: LOP2001-009
...
Category
1990s Contemporary Antonio Lopez Art
Materials
Paper, Lithograph
Spanish Artist signed limited edition original art print lithography floral
By Antonio Lopez
Located in Miami, FL
Antonio Lopez Garcia (Spain, 1936)
'Vaso con Azucenas II', 2022
etching, lithograph on paper Rives BFK 300 g.
23.1 x 26.7 in. (58.5 x 67.7 cm.)
Edition of...
Category
2010s Contemporary Antonio Lopez Art
Materials
Paper, Etching, Lithograph
Grace Coddington
By Antonio Lopez
Located in New York, NY
Listing includes framing, free shipping in the US, and 14-day return policy.
Two 4.5 x 3.25 inch unique vintage Kodak prints of Grace Coddington by Antonio Lopez. Prints are on active consignment from the estate of Antonio Lopez. Purchase includes certificates of authenticity from the estate of Antonio Lopez. These Kodak prints are not signed by Antonio Lopez.
Artist Biography -
The foremost fashion illustrator of the 1970s and 80s, 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.
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...
Category
1970s Antonio Lopez Art
Materials
Photographic Paper, Color, Polaroid
Spanish Artist signed limited edition original art print lithography floral
By Antonio Lopez
Located in Miami, FL
Antonio Lopez Garcia (Spain, 1936)
'Díptico Rosas de invierno y Lirio blanco', 2021
etching, lithograph on paper Rives BFK 300 g.
23.5 x 30.8 in. (59.5 x ...
Category
2010s Contemporary Antonio Lopez Art
Materials
Paper, Etching, Lithograph
Spanish Artist signed limited edition original art print lithography floral
By Antonio Lopez
Located in Miami, FL
Antonio Lopez Garcia (Spain, 1936)
'Azucenas', 2021
etching, lithograph on paper Rives BFK 300 g.
23.3 x 26.6 in. (59 x 67.5 cm.)
Edition of 75
Unframed
I...
Category
2010s Contemporary Antonio Lopez Art
Materials
Paper, Etching, Lithograph
Karl Lagerfeld
By Antonio Lopez
Located in New York, NY
Framing Included in Listing Price, Free Shipping for the US, 14-Day Return Policy.
One 4.5 x 3.25 inch unique vintage Kodak print of Karl Lagerfeld by Antonio Lopez. Prints are on ...
Category
1970s Antonio Lopez Art
Materials
Photographic Paper
Spanish Artist signed limited edition original art print lithography floral
By Antonio Lopez
Located in Miami, FL
Antonio Lopez Garcia (Spain, 1936)
'Rosas de invierno', 2021
etching, lithograph on paper Rives BFK 300 g.
23.1 x 17.8 in. (58.5 x 45 cm.)
Edition of 75
U...
Category
2010s Contemporary Antonio Lopez Art
Materials
Paper, Etching, Lithograph
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
Category
2010s Realist Antonio Lopez Art
Materials
Etching, Lithograph
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
Category
2010s Realist Antonio Lopez Art
Materials
Etching
Jerry Hall
By Antonio Lopez
Located in New York, NY
Listings includes framing, free shipping in the US, and a 14-day return policy.
Two 4.5 x 3.25 inch unique vintage Kodak prints of Jerry Hall by Antonio L...
Category
1970s Antonio Lopez Art
Materials
Photographic Paper
Jerry Hall
By Antonio Lopez
Located in New York, NY
Framing Included in Listing Price, Free Shipping for the US, 14-Day Return Policy.
Two 4.5 x 3.25 inch unique vintage Kodak prints of Jerry Hall by Antonio...
Category
1970s Antonio Lopez Art
Materials
Photographic Paper, Color, Polaroid
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...
Category
1980s Contemporary Antonio Lopez Art
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
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...
Category
1980s Post-Impressionist Antonio Lopez Art
Materials
Watercolor, Gouache, Pencil
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...
Category
1980s Post-Impressionist Antonio Lopez Art
Materials
Paper, Watercolor, Pencil
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...
Category
1980s Impressionist Antonio Lopez Art
Materials
Gouache
Stylish 80's Women, Fashion Illustration
By Antonio Lopez
Located in Miami, FL
Work is not framed. Done for a Manhattan fashion house in the 1980's
Category
1980s Antonio Lopez Art
Materials
Ink, Watercolor, Pencil
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.
Category
1980s Contemporary Antonio Lopez Art
Materials
Watercolor, Pencil
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- 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 19, 2025Antonio 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.