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Arthur Elgort Art

American, b. 1940

One of the world’s most frequently imitated photographers, Arthur Elgort is a tireless innovator known for his lively “snapshot” style. He has freelanced for a range of top-tier magazines and luxury brands, and is credited with introducing movement and an emphasis on the wonders of natural light to the realm of fashion photography.

Born in 1940 in New York City, Elgort attended Stuyvesant High School and later studied painting at Hunter College before turning to photography. “I started as a painter, but I was a bad copy of Franz Kline,” explained Elgort in an interview with the New York Times. “I couldn’t draw. But I thought, ‘If I had a camera, I could capture something.’ So, I became a photographer.” 

Elgort’s career began as a photo assistant to Swedish fashion photographer Gösta Peterson. He shot his first cover photo for Mademoiselle magazine. However, a series of groundbreakingly candid black and white photos Elgort took of a model playing with a dog for British Vogue in 1971 cemented his status as a star in fashion photography. 

Elgort’s relaxed technique, which sees him capturing breezy images of models in what appear to be candid moments, was a refreshing and welcome change to the stiff and staged studio shoots that were characteristic of fashion photography during the 1970s and 1980s. As a result, Elgort has taken some of the fashion industry’s most iconic portraits, particularly of supermodels Cindy Crawford, Kate Moss, Naomi Campbell, Linda Evangelista, Claudia Schiffer and Christy Turlington. 

For decades, Elgort has worked as a photographer at Vogue, and his striking black and white and color photos have also graced the pages of Rolling Stone, GQ and Glamour.

Elgort’s works are featured in galleries and museums around the world, including the International Center of Photography in New York City, the Museum of Fine Arts in Houston and the Victoria and Albert Museum in London.

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Artist: Arthur Elgort
Claudia Schiffer, Petit St. Vincent - playing Tennis, Fine Art Photography, 1991
Claudia Schiffer, Petit St. Vincent - playing Tennis, Fine Art Photography, 1991

Arthur ElgortClaudia Schiffer, Petit St. Vincent - playing Tennis, Fine Art Photography, 1991, 1991

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Claudia Schiffer, Petit St. Vincent - playing Tennis, Fine Art Photography, 1991

By Arthur Elgort

Located in Vienna, AT

Claudia Schiffer playing tennis, photographed by Arthur Elgort. All prints are limited edition. Available in multiple sizes. High-end framing on request. All prints are done and si...

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Late 20th Century Contemporary Arthur Elgort Art

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Archival Pigment

Simon & Garfunkel, NYC, 1983

Arthur ElgortSimon & Garfunkel, NYC, 1983

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Simon & Garfunkel, NYC, 1983

By Arthur Elgort

Located in New York, NY

Signed by the photographer

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1980s Arthur Elgort Art

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Archival Pigment

Shaun Casey, Harper´s Bazaar Italy, Fine Art Photography, 1978
Shaun Casey, Harper´s Bazaar Italy, Fine Art Photography, 1978

Arthur ElgortShaun Casey, Harper´s Bazaar Italy, Fine Art Photography, 1978, 1978

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Shaun Casey, Harper´s Bazaar Italy, Fine Art Photography, 1978

By Arthur Elgort

Located in Vienna, AT

Shaun Casey twirling in a Gown for Italy´s Harper´s Bazaar, photographed by Arthur Elgort in 1978. All prints are limited edition. Available in multiple sizes. High-end framing on re...

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Late 20th Century Contemporary Arthur Elgort Art

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Archival Pigment

Claudia Schiffer for Valentino, Rome - Fine Art Photography, 1997
Claudia Schiffer for Valentino, Rome - Fine Art Photography, 1997

Arthur ElgortClaudia Schiffer for Valentino, Rome - Fine Art Photography, 1997, 1995

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Claudia Schiffer for Valentino, Rome - Fine Art Photography, 1997

By Arthur Elgort

Located in Vienna, AT

All prints are limited edition. Available in multiple sizes. High-end framing on request. All prints are done and signed by the artist. The collector receives an additional certifica...

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1990s Contemporary Arthur Elgort Art

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Archival Pigment

Gail Elliott, Yasmin Le Bon, Christy Turlington and Linda Evangelista, NY 1987
Gail Elliott, Yasmin Le Bon, Christy Turlington and Linda Evangelista, NY 1987

Arthur ElgortGail Elliott, Yasmin Le Bon, Christy Turlington and Linda Evangelista, NY 1987, 1987

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Gail Elliott, Yasmin Le Bon, Christy Turlington and Linda Evangelista, NY 1987

By Arthur Elgort

Located in Vienna, AT

Group Portrait of four 90s Supermodels Gail Elliott, Yasmin Le Bon, Christy Turlington and Linda Evangelista on the streets of New York, photographed by Arthur Elgort in 1987. All p...

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1980s Contemporary Arthur Elgort Art

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Archival Pigment

Jeny Howorth, Watermill, NY for Pelle Magazine - Fine Art Photography 1987
Jeny Howorth, Watermill, NY for Pelle Magazine - Fine Art Photography 1987

Arthur ElgortJeny Howorth, Watermill, NY for Pelle Magazine - Fine Art Photography 1987, 1987

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Jeny Howorth, Watermill, NY for Pelle Magazine - Fine Art Photography 1987

By Arthur Elgort

Located in Vienna, AT

All prints are limited edition. Available in multiple sizes. High-end framing on request. All prints are done and signed by the artist. The collector receives an additional certifica...

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1980s Contemporary Arthur Elgort Art

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Archival Pigment

Alek Wek for Vogue - four models in black powersuits, fine art photography, 1997
Alek Wek for Vogue - four models in black powersuits, fine art photography, 1997

Arthur ElgortAlek Wek for Vogue - four models in black powersuits, fine art photography, 1997, 1997

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Alek Wek for Vogue - four models in black powersuits, fine art photography, 1997

By Arthur Elgort

Located in Vienna, AT

All prints are limited edition. Available in multiple sizes. High-end framing on request. All prints are done and signed by the artist. The collector receives an additional certifica...

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1990s Contemporary Arthur Elgort Art

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Archival Pigment

Shaun Casey, Italian Harper’s Bazaar, 1978

Arthur ElgortShaun Casey, Italian Harper’s Bazaar, 1978

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Shaun Casey, Italian Harper’s Bazaar, 1978

By Arthur Elgort

Located in New York, NY

Signed by the photographer on certificate of authenticity

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1970s Arthur Elgort Art

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Archival Pigment

Fire Island, New York

Arthur ElgortFire Island, New York, 1976

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Fire Island, New York

By Arthur Elgort

Located in New York, NY

Signed by the photographer

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1970s Arthur Elgort Art

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Silver Gelatin

Naomi Campbell in Paris

Arthur ElgortNaomi Campbell in Paris, 1988

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Naomi Campbell in Paris

By Arthur Elgort

Located in New York, NY

Signed by the photographer on the verso Please inquire about additional limited sizes and editions

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Late 20th Century Arthur Elgort Art

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Silver Gelatin

Karl Lagerfeld, Paris

Arthur ElgortKarl Lagerfeld, Paris, 1983

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Karl Lagerfeld, Paris

By Arthur Elgort

Located in New York, NY

Signed by the photographer

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1980s Arthur Elgort Art

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Silver Gelatin

Manolo Blahnik, Paris

Arthur ElgortManolo Blahnik, Paris, 2002

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Manolo Blahnik, Paris

By Arthur Elgort

Located in New York, NY

Signed by the photographer

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Early 2000s Arthur Elgort Art

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Silver Gelatin

Lion in Africa

Arthur ElgortLion in Africa, 1991

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Lion in Africa

By Arthur Elgort

Located in New York, NY

Signed by the photographer

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1990s Arthur Elgort Art

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Silver Gelatin

Rei Kawakubo, Paris

Arthur ElgortRei Kawakubo, Paris, 1983

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Rei Kawakubo, Paris

By Arthur Elgort

Located in New York, NY

Signed by the photographer

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1980s Arthur Elgort Art

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Silver Gelatin

Gia, Fire Island, NY

Arthur ElgortGia, Fire Island, NY, 1981

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Gia, Fire Island, NY

By Arthur Elgort

Located in New York, NY

Signed by the photographer

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1980s Arthur Elgort Art

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Silver Gelatin

Lisa Taylor, VOGUE, 1978

Arthur ElgortLisa Taylor, VOGUE, 1978, 1978

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Lisa Taylor, VOGUE, 1978

By Arthur Elgort

Located in New York, NY

Signed by the photographer on label of authenticity Edition 4/30

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1970s Arthur Elgort Art

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Archival Pigment

Keke Lindgard, Vogue España

Arthur ElgortKeke Lindgard, Vogue España, 2010

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Keke Lindgard, Vogue España

By Arthur Elgort

Located in New York, NY

Elgort photographed Lindgard at the Soniat House Hotel in New Orleans in front of the 1892 painting Pagliacci by the French artist Leon Henri Antoine Loire. The painting, which was t...

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2010s Modern Arthur Elgort Art

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Archival Pigment

Skaters at the Eiffel Tower, Paris

Arthur ElgortSkaters at the Eiffel Tower, Paris, 1990

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Skaters at the Eiffel Tower, Paris

By Arthur Elgort

Located in New York, NY

Signed by the photographer. Additional sizes may be available upon request.

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1990s Arthur Elgort Art

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Photographic Paper

Kate Moss in Cafe Lipp, Paris - portrait of the supermodel, Fine Art Photography
Kate Moss in Cafe Lipp, Paris - portrait of the supermodel, Fine Art Photography

Arthur ElgortKate Moss in Cafe Lipp, Paris - portrait of the supermodel, Fine Art Photography, 1993

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Kate Moss in Cafe Lipp, Paris - portrait of the supermodel, Fine Art Photography

By Arthur Elgort

Located in Vienna, AT

Kate Moss in Cafe Lipp, Paris - portrait of the supermodel The artwork is made and signed by the artist in a strictly limited edition. It is framed high-end with mat, black hardwood ...

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20th Century Contemporary Arthur Elgort Art

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Archival Pigment

Lauren Hutton, New York

Arthur ElgortLauren Hutton, New York, 1975

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Lauren Hutton, New York

By Arthur Elgort

Located in New York, NY

This photograph is in an edition of 30 and is signed by the photographer. Larger sizes also available.

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1970s Arthur Elgort Art

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Silver Gelatin

Wendy Whitelaw, Park Avenue, New York

Arthur ElgortWendy Whitelaw, Park Avenue, New York, 1981

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Wendy Whitelaw, Park Avenue, New York

By Arthur Elgort

Located in New York, NY

This print is signed by the photographer and is in an edition of 30. Please inquire for additional sizes.

Category

1980s Arthur Elgort Art

Materials

Silver Gelatin

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Find a wide variety of authentic Arthur Elgort available for sale on 1stDibs. If you’re browsing the collection of art to introduce a pop of color in a neutral corner of your living room or bedroom, you can find work that includes elements of blue and other colors. You can also browse by medium to find art by Arthur Elgort in archival pigment print, pigment print, silver gelatin print 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 Arthur Elgort, so small editions measuring 8 inches across are available. Customers who are interested in this artist might also find the work of Greg Gorman, Michel Comte, and Gered Mankowitz. Arthur Elgort prices can differ depending upon medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $4,500 and tops out at $21,000, while the average work can sell for $9,625.

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