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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
Patti Hansen, Lisa Taylor, and Beverly Johnson, San Francisco
By Arthur Elgort
Located in New York, NY
This photograph is an Edition of 30. All editions are signed by the photographer. Please inquire for additional sizes.
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1970s Arthur Elgort Art

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Silver Gelatin

Photographers before the Louis Vuitton Show
By Arthur Elgort
Located in Vienna, AT
Countless photographers with their cameras waiting for the fashion show. PREISS FINE ARTS is one of the world’s leading galleries for fine art photography representing the most famo...
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Early 2000s Arthur Elgort Art

Romance: Christian Lacroix Haute Couture Atelier
By Arthur Elgort
Located in New York, NY
All editions are signed by the photographer.
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1980s Arthur Elgort Art

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Archival Pigment

Linda Evangelista
By Arthur Elgort
Located in Vienna, AT
Nude picture of the supermodel holding a big black dotted hat in front of her body. PREISS FINE ARTS is one of the world’s leading galleries for fine art photography representing t...
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1980s Arthur Elgort Art

Kate Moss in Nepal II - portrait of the supermodel next to an elephant
By Arthur Elgort
Located in Vienna, AT
Kate Moss in Nepal II - portrait of the supermodel standing next to an elephant in Nepal, South Asia – for animal and travel lovers. The artwork is signed and made by the artist in a...
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1990s Contemporary Arthur Elgort Art

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Archival Pigment

Christy Turlington
By Arthur Elgort
Located in Vienna, AT
Classical portrait of supermodel Christy Turlington with quiff. The photographs of Arthur Elgort created a sensation in his 1971 debut in British V...
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1980s Arthur Elgort Art

Rubber Necking, Kenya, Vogue
By Arthur Elgort
Located in New York, NY
This photograph is an edition of 30 and is signed by the photographer.
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Early 2000s Arthur Elgort Art

Materials

Archival Pigment

Kate Moss playing Trivial Pursuit - fine art photography, 1993
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 certificate of authenticity from the gallery. With this image, Arthur Elgort captured the famous Kate Moss away from the rockstar lifestyle she was usually seen pursuing. Here, she sits at a table, half-empty glasses and a single candle in front of her. She is wearing a cozy sweater and no makeup, and her hair is in a bun. In one hand, she is holding a cigarette; with the other, she is grabbing playing cards out of a well-used and worn trivial pursuit Box. The grainy black and white image has a cozy and familiar feel as if the viewer were sitting at the table with Kate Moss herself. One can almost hear soft piano music and happy laughter in the background of an intimate and happy meeting between friends. Claudia Schiffer causing a mob in Rome, Kate Moss dancing on the tables in Paris...
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1990s Contemporary Arthur Elgort Art

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Silver Gelatin

Kate Moss at Cafe Lipp, Paris II
By Arthur Elgort
Located in Vienna, AT
The photographs of Arthur Elgort created a sensation in his 1971 debut in British Vogue. He brought a breath of fresh air into the world of fashion photography. His relaxed and easy ...
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Arthur Elgort Art

Isabella Rossellini
By Arthur Elgort
Located in Vienna, AT
The photographs of Arthur Elgort created a sensation in his 1971 debut in British Vogue. He brought a breath of fresh air into the world of fashion photography. His relaxed and easy ...
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Arthur Elgort Art

Christy Turlington - b&w portrait in black lace, 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 certificate of authenticity from the gallery. This black and white portrait by Arthur Elgort depicts one of the iconic supermodels of the 80s: Christy Turlington. She was famous not only for her modeling gigs and Vogue Covers but also for appearing in music videos for the New Romantics Band Duran Duran and George Michael. This portrait captures the model's natural beauty without Makeup and wild curly hair. The black lace top she is wearing adds a mix of cool and dreamy to the image Claudia Schiffer causing a mob in Rome, Kate Moss dancing on the tables in Paris...
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1980s Contemporary Arthur Elgort Art

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Archival Pigment

Kate Moss at Hotel Raphael Room 609, Paris - the supermodel is dressed in Chanel
By Arthur Elgort
Located in Vienna, AT
Kate Moss at Hotel Raphael Room 609, Paris - classical portrait of the supermodel sitting on a red bed with Chanel boxes and Chihuahua dogs. High-end frame wit...
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1990s Contemporary Arthur Elgort Art

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Archival Pigment

Christy Turlington and Linda Evangelista - portrait of the supermodels
By Arthur Elgort
Located in Vienna, AT
Christy Turlington and Linda Evangelista - portrait of the supermodels smoking cigars. The artwork is made and signed by the artist in a strictly limited edition of 30. Other sizes ...
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Late 20th Century Arthur Elgort Art

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Archival Pigment

Kristen McMenamy - nude model with champaign, fine art photography, 1995
By Arthur Elgort
Located in Vienna, AT
Other sizes and high end framing on request. PREISS FINE ARTS is one of the world’s leading galleries for fine art photography representing the most famous contemporary artists. Kr...
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1990s Contemporary Arthur Elgort Art

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Silver Gelatin

Helena Christensen
By Arthur Elgort
Located in Vienna, AT
The photographs of Arthur Elgort created a sensation in his 1971 debut in British Vogue. He brought a breath of fresh air into the world of fashion photography. His relaxed and easy ...
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20th Century Arthur Elgort Art

Keira Knightley with Elephant
By Arthur Elgort
Located in Vienna, AT
Actress Keira Knightley bottle-feeds a baby elephant with a Louis Vuitton-style saddle pad in the green woods, wearing a dress and boots. Wonderful com...
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21st Century and Contemporary Arthur Elgort Art

Cindy Crawford - in revealing black gown in a street, fine art photography, 1990
By Arthur Elgort
Located in Vienna, AT
Other sizes and high end framing on request. PREISS FINE ARTS is one of the world’s leading galleries for fine art photography representing the most famous contemporary artists. T...
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1990s Contemporary Arthur Elgort Art

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Silver Gelatin

Linda Evangelista playing
By Arthur Elgort
Located in Vienna, AT
Great black and white full body portrait of supermodel Linda Evangelisa wearing a hat and making music playing accordion. The photographs of Arthur Elgort created a sensation in his...
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1990s Arthur Elgort Art

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Silver Gelatin

Kristen McMenamy & Linda Evangelista
By Arthur Elgort
Located in Vienna, AT
Beautiful black and white portrait of supermodels Kristen McMenamy and Linda Evangelista. Both wear heavy makeup and wigs, Kristen gives Linda a kiss ...
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1990s Arthur Elgort Art

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Silver Gelatin

Christy Turlington & Linda Evangelista with Cigars - fine art photography, 1989
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 certifi...
Category

1980s Contemporary Arthur Elgort Art

Materials

Silver Gelatin

Baryshnikov at New York City
By Arthur Elgort
Located in Vienna, AT
Arthur Elgort is one of the world’s top fashion photographers and a lover of fashion, ballet and music. He never goes anywhere without his cameras; his favorites are Leicas, Linhofs...
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20th Century Arthur Elgort Art

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Silver Gelatin

'Moss for 7th Sale' - Tryptich of the Model smoking, fine art photography, 1995
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 certific...
Category

20th Century Contemporary Arthur Elgort Art

Materials

Silver Gelatin

Carmen Katz
By Arthur Elgort
Located in Vienna, AT
Arthur Elgort is one of the world’s top fashion photographers and a lover of fashion, ballet and music. He never goes anywhere without his cameras; his favorites are Leicas, Linhofs...
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21st Century and Contemporary Arthur Elgort Art

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C Print

Wendy Whitelaw
By Arthur Elgort
Located in Vienna, AT
Arthur Elgort is one of the world’s top fashion photographers and a lover of fashion, ballet and music. He never goes anywhere without his cameras; his favorites are Leicas, Linhofs...
Category

20th Century Arthur Elgort Art

Kate Moss smoking, Paris - Portrait with cigarette, fine art photography, 1993
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 certific...
Category

20th Century Contemporary Arthur Elgort Art

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C Print

Haylynn and Lida - Models sitting in Baroque interior, fine art photography 1998
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 certificate of authenticity from the gallery. Claudia Schiffer causing a mob in Rome, Kate Moss dancing on the tables in...
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20th Century Contemporary Arthur Elgort Art

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Archival Pigment

'Swan Prince' - Baryshnikov with Uma Thurman in Tutu, 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 certific...
Category

20th Century Contemporary Arthur Elgort Art

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Archival Pigment

Baryshnikov - Swan Prince: Bath in Feathers
By Arthur Elgort
Located in Vienna, AT
Arthur Elgort is one of the world’s top fashion photographers and a lover of fashion, ballet and music. He never goes anywhere without his cameras; his favorites are Leicas, Linhofs...
Category

20th Century Arthur Elgort Art

Baryshnikov plays Belmondo
By Arthur Elgort
Located in Vienna, AT
Arthur Elgort is one of the world’s top fashion photographers and a lover of fashion, ballet and music. He never goes anywhere without his cameras; his favorites are Leicas, Linhofs...
Category

20th Century Arthur Elgort Art

Susan Holmes on Flying Point Road, Long Island, VOGUE Italia
By Arthur Elgort
Located in New York, NY
This photograph is an Edition of 30. Please see additional editions listed below. All editions are signed by the photographer. Larger sizes may be available upon request.
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1990s Arthur Elgort Art

Stephanie Seymour, New York
By Arthur Elgort
Located in New York, NY
This photograph is an Edition of 30. Please see additional editions listed below. All editions are signed by the photographer. Larger sizes may be available upon request.
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1980s Arthur Elgort Art

Natalia Simanova, Russian Vogue
By Arthur Elgort
Located in New York, NY
This photograph is an Edition of 30. Please see additional editions listed below. All editions are signed by the photographer. Larger sizes may be available upon request.
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1990s Arthur Elgort Art

Materials

Silver Gelatin

Shaun Casey, Italian Bazaar, Rome
By Arthur Elgort
Located in New York, NY
This photograph is an Edition of 30. Please see additional editions listed below. All editions are signed by the photographer. Larger sizes may be available upon request.
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1970s Arthur Elgort Art

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Silver Gelatin

Naomi Campbell and Azzedine Alaia
By Arthur Elgort
Located in New York, NY
This photograph is an Edition of 30. Please see additional editions listed below. All editions are signed by the photographer. Larger sizes may be available upon request.
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1980s Arthur Elgort Art

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Archival Pigment, Silver Gelatin

Nadja Auermann, Ireland
By Arthur Elgort
Located in New York, NY
This photograph is an Edition of 30. Please see additional editions listed below. All editions are signed by the photographer. Larger sizes may be available upon request.
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1990s Arthur Elgort Art

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Archival Pigment

Yasmin Lebon, Azzedine Alaia
By Arthur Elgort
Located in New York, NY
This photograph is an Edition of 30. Please see additional editions listed below. All editions are signed by the photographer. Larger sizes may be available upon request.
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1980s Arthur Elgort Art

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Archival Pigment, Silver Gelatin

Dalma and Christiaan, Rome
By Arthur Elgort
Located in New York, NY
This photograph is an Edition of 30. Please see additional editions listed below. All editions are signed by the photographer. Larger sizes may be available upon request.
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1970s Arthur Elgort Art

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Archival Pigment, Silver Gelatin

Christy Turlington and Mikahil Baryshnikov, Swan Prince, French Vogue
By Arthur Elgort
Located in New York, NY
This photograph is an Edition of 30. Please see additional editions listed below. All editions are signed by the photographer. Larger sizes may be available upon request.
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1980s Arthur Elgort Art

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Archival Pigment, Silver Gelatin

Linda Evangelista, Guangxi, China
By Arthur Elgort
Located in New York, NY
This photograph is an Edition of 30. Please see additional editions listed below. All editions are signed by the photographer. Larger sizes may be available upon request.
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1990s Arthur Elgort Art

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Archival Pigment, Silver Gelatin

Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra, New York
By Arthur Elgort
Located in New York, NY
This photograph is an Edition of 30. Please see additional editions listed below. All editions are signed by the photographer. Larger sizes may be available upon request.
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1990s Arthur Elgort Art

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Archival Pigment, Silver Gelatin

Kate Moss, Nepal, VOGUE UK
By Arthur Elgort
Located in New York, NY
This photograph is an Edition of 30. Please see additional editions and sizes listed below. All editions are signed by the photographer. Larger sizes may be available upon request.
Category

1990s Arthur Elgort Art

Materials

Archival Pigment, Silver Gelatin

Kate Moss at Café Lipp, Paris, VOGUE Italia
By Arthur Elgort
Located in New York, NY
This photograph is an Edition of 30. All editions are signed by the photographer. Please inquire for additional sizes.
Category

1990s Arthur Elgort Art

Materials

Silver Gelatin

Karlie Kloss, Atlantic Beach, New York
By Arthur Elgort
Located in New York, NY
This photograph is an Edition of 30. Please see additional editions listed below. All editions are signed by the photographer. Larger sizes may be available upon request.
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2010s Arthur Elgort Art

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Archival Pigment

Jenny Horworth, Watermill, New York
By Arthur Elgort
Located in New York, NY
This photograph is an Edition of 30. Please see additional editions listed below. All editions are signed by the photographer. Larger sizes may be available upon request.
Category

1980s Arthur Elgort Art

Materials

Archival Pigment, Silver Gelatin

Gia, Fire Island, New York
By Arthur Elgort
Located in New York, NY
This photograph is an Edition of 30. Please see additional editions listed below. All editions are signed by the photographer. Larger sizes may be available upon request.
Category

1980s Arthur Elgort Art

Materials

Archival Pigment, Silver Gelatin

Emma S., Southampton, New York
By Arthur Elgort
Located in New York, NY
All editions are signed by the photographer.
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1990s Arthur Elgort Art

Materials

Archival Pigment, Silver Gelatin

Dexter Gordon, New York
By Arthur Elgort
Located in New York, NY
This photograph is an Edition of 30. Please see additional editions listed below. All editions are signed by the photographer. Larger sizes may be available upon request.
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1980s Arthur Elgort Art

Materials

Archival Pigment, Silver Gelatin

Christy Turlington, New York
By Arthur Elgort
Located in New York, NY
This photograph is an Edition of 30. Please see additional editions listed below. All editions are signed by the photographer. Larger sizes may be available upon request.
Category

1980s Arthur Elgort Art

Materials

Archival Pigment, Silver Gelatin

Christy Turlington, New Orleans
By Arthur Elgort
Located in New York, NY
This photograph is an Edition of 30. Please see additional editions listed below. All editions are signed by the photographer. Larger sizes may be available upon request.
Category

1990s Arthur Elgort Art

Materials

Archival Pigment, Silver Gelatin

Christy Turlington, New York
By Arthur Elgort
Located in New York, NY
This photograph is an Edition of 30. Please see additional editions listed below. All editions are signed by the photographer. Larger sizes may be available upon request.
Category

1980s Arthur Elgort Art

Materials

Archival Pigment, Silver Gelatin

Amphitheater, Taormina, Sicily
By Arthur Elgort
Located in New York, NY
This photograph is an Edition of 30. Please see additional editions listed below. All editions are signed by the photographer. Larger sizes may be available upon request.
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1980s Arthur Elgort Art

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Archival Pigment, Silver Gelatin

Lopatkina, Russian Vogue
By Arthur Elgort
Located in New York, NY
This photograph is an Edition of 30. Please see additional editions listed below. All editions are signed by the photographer. Larger sizes may be available upon request.
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1990s Arthur Elgort Art

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Archival Pigment, Silver Gelatin

Vaganova School St. Petersburg, Four Dancers Holding Hands
By Arthur Elgort
Located in Vienna, AT
Portrait of four dancers practicing at the Russian ballet school. PREISS FINE ARTS is one of the world’s leading galleries for fine art photography representing the most famous cont...
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1990s Arthur Elgort Art

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Silver Gelatin

George Balanchine with The Roy Sisters
By Arthur Elgort
Located in Vienna, AT
Arthur Elgort is one of the world’s top fashion photographers and a lover of fashion, ballet and music. He never goes anywhere without his cameras; his favorites are Leicas, Linhofs...
Category

1970s Arthur Elgort Art

Materials

Silver Gelatin

Deni Lamont, New York City Ballet
By Arthur Elgort
Located in Vienna, AT
Arthur Elgort is one of the world’s top fashion photographers and a lover of fashion, ballet and music. He never goes anywhere without his cameras; his favorites are Leicas, Linhofs...
Category

1970s Arthur Elgort Art

Young Vaganova Students Getting Ready St. Petersburg - fine art photography 1999
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 certificate of authenticity from the gallery. In this captivating black and white photograph, the scene unfolds with young ballet dancers adorned in pristine white tutus. Positioned before a window, soft natural light bathes the space, casting gentle highlights and shadows on their poised figures. The dancers are in the midst of preparation, their graceful postures capturing a serene moment of anticipation before practice. The contrast between the purity of their tutus and the shadows adds a timeless elegance to the composition, emphasizing both the discipline and artistry inherent in ballet. Claudia Schiffer causing a mob in Rome, Kate Moss dancing on the tables in Paris...
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1990s Contemporary Arthur Elgort Art

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Silver Gelatin

The Roy Sisters "Jewelry", New York City Ballett
By Arthur Elgort
Located in Vienna, AT
Portrait of the two ballet dancers posing in costumes. PREISS FINE ARTS is one of the world’s leading galleries for fine art photography representing the most famous contemporary ar...
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1970s Arthur Elgort Art

Katy in leger dress in Chateau De Thoricourt
By Arthur Elgort
Located in Vienna, AT
The photographs of Arthur Elgort created a sensation in his 1971 debut in British Vogue. He brought a breath of fresh air into the world of fashion photography. His relaxed and easy ...
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1990s Arthur Elgort Art

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