Arthur Elgort Photography
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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Period: 20th Century
Artist: Arthur Elgort
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...
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1990s Arthur Elgort Photography
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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 Photography
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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...
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1980s Contemporary Arthur Elgort Photography
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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 Photography
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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...
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20th Century Contemporary Arthur Elgort Photography
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Silver Gelatin
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...
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20th Century Arthur Elgort Photography
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...
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20th Century Contemporary Arthur Elgort Photography
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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 Photography
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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...
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20th Century Contemporary Arthur Elgort Photography
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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...
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20th Century Arthur Elgort Photography
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...
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20th Century Arthur Elgort Photography
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 Photography
Stephanie Seymour, New York
By Arthur Elgort
Located in New York, NY
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1980s Arthur Elgort Photography
Natalia Simanova, Russian Vogue
By Arthur Elgort
Located in New York, NY
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1990s Arthur Elgort Photography
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Silver Gelatin
Shaun Casey, Italian Bazaar, Rome
By Arthur Elgort
Located in New York, NY
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1970s Arthur Elgort Photography
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Silver Gelatin
Naomi Campbell and Azzedine Alaia
By Arthur Elgort
Located in New York, NY
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1980s Arthur Elgort Photography
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Silver Gelatin, Archival Pigment
Nadja Auermann, Ireland
By Arthur Elgort
Located in New York, NY
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1990s Arthur Elgort Photography
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Yasmin Lebon, Azzedine Alaia
By Arthur Elgort
Located in New York, NY
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1980s Arthur Elgort Photography
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Silver Gelatin, Archival Pigment
Dalma and Christiaan, Rome
By Arthur Elgort
Located in New York, NY
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1970s Arthur Elgort Photography
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Silver Gelatin, Archival Pigment
Christy Turlington and Mikahil Baryshnikov, Swan Prince, French Vogue
By Arthur Elgort
Located in New York, NY
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1980s Arthur Elgort Photography
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Silver Gelatin, Archival Pigment
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 Photography
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Silver Gelatin, Archival Pigment
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 Photography
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Silver Gelatin, Archival Pigment
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.
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1990s Arthur Elgort Photography
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Silver Gelatin, Archival Pigment
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.
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1990s Arthur Elgort Photography
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Silver Gelatin
Jenny Horworth, Watermill, New York
By Arthur Elgort
Located in New York, NY
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1980s Arthur Elgort Photography
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Silver Gelatin, Archival Pigment
Gia, Fire Island, New York
By Arthur Elgort
Located in New York, NY
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1980s Arthur Elgort Photography
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Silver Gelatin, Archival Pigment
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 Photography
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Archival Pigment, Silver Gelatin
Dexter Gordon, New York
By Arthur Elgort
Located in New York, NY
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1980s Arthur Elgort Photography
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Silver Gelatin, Archival Pigment
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.
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1980s Arthur Elgort Photography
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Silver Gelatin, Archival Pigment
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.
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1990s Arthur Elgort Photography
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Silver Gelatin, Archival Pigment
Christy Turlington, New York
By Arthur Elgort
Located in New York, NY
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1980s Arthur Elgort Photography
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Silver Gelatin, Archival Pigment
Amphitheater, Taormina, Sicily
By Arthur Elgort
Located in New York, NY
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1980s Arthur Elgort Photography
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Silver Gelatin, Archival Pigment
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 Photography
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Silver Gelatin, Archival Pigment
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 Photography
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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 Photography
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 Photography
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 Photography
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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 Photography
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 ...
Category
1990s Arthur Elgort Photography
Karl Lagerfeld`s Salon
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 ...
Category
1990s Arthur Elgort Photography
Lauren Hutton-fashion portrait of the supermodel together with the photographer
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.
Lauren Hutton was a Supermodel in the 70s. This image, created by Arthur Elgort...
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1970s Contemporary Arthur Elgort Photography
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Archival Pigment
Leticia Casta on Ivy
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 ...
Category
1990s Arthur Elgort Photography
Cindy Crawford singing Country Western - portrait of the supermodel
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
1980s Contemporary Arthur Elgort Photography
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Archival Pigment
Kate Moss in Nepal, British Vogue - Model on elephant, 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...
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1990s Contemporary Arthur Elgort Photography
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Archival Pigment
Christy Turlington at La Coupole, Paris, British VOGUE
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 available sizes.
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1980s Arthur Elgort Photography
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Silver Gelatin
Christy Turlington, Interview Magazine
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 Photography
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Silver Gelatin, Archival Pigment
Gia, Fire Island, New York, VOGUE Italia
By Arthur Elgort
Located in New York, NY
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1980s Arthur Elgort Photography
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New York City, VOGUE
By Arthur Elgort
Located in New York, NY
This photograph is an Edition of 30. All editions are signed by the photographer.
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1970s Arthur Elgort Photography
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Archival Pigment
Kate Moss at Cafe 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.
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1990s Arthur Elgort Photography
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Olga at Vaganova School, St. Petersberg, VOGUE Russia
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 Photography
Fire Island
By Arthur Elgort
Located in New York, NY
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1970s Arthur Elgort Photography
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Helena Christensen, New Orleans, VOGUE UK
By Arthur Elgort
Located in New York, NY
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1990s Arthur Elgort Photography
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Silver Gelatin, Archival Pigment
The Rolling Stones
By Arthur Elgort
Located in New York, NY
This photograph is an Edition of 30. All editions are signed by the photographer.
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1980s Arthur Elgort Photography
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Silver Gelatin, Archival Pigment
Linda Evangelista, VOGUE Paris
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 Photography
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Silver Gelatin, Archival Pigment
Models after the Azzedine Alaia Fashion Show, Paris
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 Photography
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Silver Gelatin, Archival Pigment
Naomi Campbell in Paris
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 Photography
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Silver Gelatin, Archival Pigment
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