Arthur Elgort Black and White 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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Artist: Arthur Elgort
Lauren Hutton in Central Park, 1975, Arthur Elgort
By Arthur Elgort
Located in Fairfield, CT
Artist: Arthur Elgort (1940)
Title: Lauren Hutton in Central Park, 1975
Year: 1975
Medium: Silver Gelatin Print
Edition: 3/30
Size: 11 x 14 inches
Condit...
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1970s Pop Art Arthur Elgort Black and White Photography
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Silver Gelatin
Lisa Durham, NYC, Nude Dancer with light texture, Fine Art Photography, 1986
By Arthur Elgort
Located in Vienna, AT
Lisa Durham dancing, photographed by Arthur Elgort.
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Late 20th Century Contemporary Arthur Elgort Black and White Photography
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Archival Pigment
Patti, Lisa und Beverly, Fine Art Photography
By Arthur Elgort
Located in Vienna, AT
Patti, Beverly, and Lisa having breakfast in lingerie, photographed by Arthur Elgort.
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Late 20th Century Contemporary Arthur Elgort Black and White Photography
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Christy Turlington and Naomi Campbell, Fine Art Photography
By Arthur Elgort
Located in Vienna, AT
Christy Turlington and Naomi Campbell, Christy plays clarinette and Naomi reads the music photographed by Arthur Elgort
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Christy Turlington in Portofino, Fine Art Photography, 1992
By Arthur Elgort
Located in Vienna, AT
Christy Turlington in Portfino, chilling on a boat, photographed by Arthur Elgort
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Late 20th Century Contemporary Arthur Elgort Black and White Photography
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Maria Kowroski in white, New York City Ballet - Fine Art Photography, 1999
By Arthur Elgort
Located in Vienna, AT
Maria Kowroski for the New York City Ballet, dancing in a white Tutu, photographed by Arthur Elgort in 1999.
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Late 20th Century Contemporary Arthur Elgort Black and White Photography
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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.
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Late 20th Century Contemporary Arthur Elgort Black and White Photography
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Kate Moss, Resting in Nepal, Fine Art Photography, 1993
By Arthur Elgort
Located in Vienna, AT
Kate Moss resting during a photo shoot photographed by iconic Arthur Elgort.
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1990s Contemporary Arthur Elgort Black and White Photography
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Kristen McMenamy at Mammoth Lake for Vogue Magazine - Fine Art Photography 1995
By Arthur Elgort
Located in Vienna, AT
Supermodel Kristen McMenamy hugging a Snowman, photographed by Arthur Elgort for Vogue Magazine at Mammoth Lake in 1995.
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1980s Contemporary Arthur Elgort Black and White Photography
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The Nutcracker, NYC Ballet - Ballerinas on Stage, Fine Art Photography 1978
By Arthur Elgort
Located in Vienna, AT
Ballerinas on Stage dancing the Nutcracker, NYC Ballet, photographed by Arthur Elgort in 1978.
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Arthur Elgort Black and White Photography
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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.
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1980s Contemporary Arthur Elgort Black and White Photography
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Heather Stewart Whyte - Nude Model in Water, Fine Art Photography, 1991
By Arthur Elgort
Located in Vienna, AT
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1980s Contemporary Arthur Elgort Black and White Photography
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Archival Pigment
Heather, Susan, and Irene, Watermill NY, for Italian Vogue - Photography 1991
By Arthur Elgort
Located in Vienna, AT
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1990s Contemporary Arthur Elgort Black and White Photography
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Jeny Howorth, Watermill, NY for Pelle Magazine - Fine Art Photography 1987
By Arthur Elgort
Located in Vienna, AT
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1980s Contemporary Arthur Elgort Black and White Photography
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Azzedine Alaïa and Naomi Campbell, Paris
By Arthur Elgort
Located in New York, NY
Edition of 30
Signed by the photographer on the verso
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1980s Arthur Elgort Black and White Photography
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Silver Gelatin
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 Black and White Photography
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Archival Pigment
Emma Underwater - b&w Underwater Nude, Fine Art Photography, 1990
By Arthur Elgort
Located in Vienna, AT
Underwater Nude with reflections on the water surface, photographed by Arthur Elgort in 1990.
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.
The sun reflects the soft water riples on a Model's nude chest. The lower half of her face is visible underwater, the upper half is hidden behind the reflections of her own body on the underside of the water's surface. The soft waves create texture throughout the whole image. The soft black and grey shades make the image appear almost abstract at first sight, inviting the viewer to step closer and explore.
Claudia Schiffer causing a mob in Rome, Kate Moss dancing on the tables in Paris – star...
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20th Century Contemporary Arthur Elgort Black and White Photography
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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 Black and White Photography
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Silver Gelatin
Lion in Africa
By Arthur Elgort
Located in New York, NY
Signed by the photographer
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1990s Arthur Elgort Black and White Photography
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Silver Gelatin
Gia, Fire Island, NY
By Arthur Elgort
Located in New York, NY
Signed by the photographer
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1980s Arthur Elgort Black and White Photography
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Silver Gelatin
Self Portrait at Home, New York City
By Arthur Elgort
Located in New York, NY
Signed by the photographer
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1980s Arthur Elgort Black and White Photography
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Silver Gelatin
Nadja Auermann Crossing Park Ave., VOGUE
By Arthur Elgort
Located in New York, NY
Signed by the photographer
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1990s Arthur Elgort Black and White Photography
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Silver Gelatin
Christy Turlington, New Orleans, LA, British VOGUE
By Arthur Elgort
Located in New York, NY
Signed by the photographer
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1990s Arthur Elgort Black and White Photography
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Silver Gelatin
Naomi Campbell, Azzedine Alaia Paris, 1987 - The supermodel posing
By Arthur Elgort
Located in Vienna, AT
Naomi Campbell, Azzedine Alaia Paris, 1987 - The supermodel posing
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Christy Turlington, New Orleans, LA, British Vogue, 1990
By Arthur Elgort
Located in Vienna, AT
Christy Turlington, New Orleans, LA, British Vogue, 1990
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Cindy Crawford, NYC Lei Magazine, 1985
By Arthur Elgort
Located in Vienna, AT
Cindy Crawford, NYC Lei Magazine, 1985
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Linda Evangelista, Dominica
By Arthur Elgort
Located in New York, NY
Signed by the photographer
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1990s Arthur Elgort Black and White Photography
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Silver Gelatin
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, black and white portrait of the supermodel by the legendary Arthur Elgort in 1993.
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20th Century Contemporary Arthur Elgort Black and White Photography
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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 Black and White Photography
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Silver Gelatin
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.
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1980s Arthur Elgort Black and White Photography
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Silver Gelatin
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 Black and White Photography
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LV Photo Pit - Photographers at Louis Vuitton Show, Fine Art Photography, 2003
By Arthur Elgort
Located in Vienna, AT
Countless photographers with their cameras waiting for the fashion show, photographed by Arthur Elgort in 2003.
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Early 2000s Contemporary Arthur Elgort Black and White Photography
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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.
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1980s Arthur Elgort Black and White Photography
Kate Moss in Nepal II - Model Portrait with Elephant, Fine Art Photography, 1993
By Arthur Elgort
Located in Vienna, AT
Kate Moss and Elephant Nepal photographed by iconic Arthur Elgort.
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1990s Contemporary Arthur Elgort Black and White Photography
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Christy Turlington
By Arthur Elgort
Located in Vienna, AT
Classical portrait of supermodel Christy Turlington with quiff.
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1980s Arthur Elgort Black and White Photography
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 Black and White Photography
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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 Black and White Photography
Christy Turlington - b&w portrait in black lace, fine art photography, 1987
By Arthur Elgort
Located in Vienna, AT
A black-and-white portrait of Supermodel and Icon Christy Turlington in a black lace top, photographed by Arthur Elgort in 1987.
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
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1980s Contemporary Arthur Elgort Black and White Photography
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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, (1989) printed later
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Late 20th Century Arthur Elgort Black and White Photography
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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.
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1990s Contemporary Arthur Elgort Black and White Photography
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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 Black and White Photography
Cindy Crawford - in revealing black gown in a street, fine art photography, 1990
By Arthur Elgort
Located in Vienna, AT
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1990s Contemporary Arthur Elgort Black and White Photography
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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.
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1990s Arthur Elgort Black and White Photography
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Kristen McMenamy & Linda Evangelista, Fine Art Photography, 1991
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 Black and White 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 Black and White Photography
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'Moss for 7th Sale' - Tryptich of the Model smoking, fine art photography, 1995
By Arthur Elgort
Located in Vienna, AT
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20th Century Contemporary Arthur Elgort Black and White Photography
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Wendy Whitelaw - Woman in Dress on the Streets of NY, Fine Art Photograpy, 1981
By Arthur Elgort
Located in Vienna, AT
Black and white image of a woman in a Paillette dress walking on the streets of New York, photographed by Arthur Elgort in 1981.
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20th Century Contemporary Arthur Elgort Black and White Photography
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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 Black and White 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.
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20th Century Contemporary Arthur Elgort Black and White Photography
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Mikhail Baryshnikov - Swan Prince: Bath in Feathers, Fine Art Photography, 1986
By Arthur Elgort
Located in Vienna, AT
Black and white group portrait of the famous ballet dancer Mikhail Baryshnikov as Swan Prince, taking a bath in white feathers, photographed by Arthur Elgort in 1986.
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20th Century Contemporary Arthur Elgort Black and White Photography
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Baryshnikov plays Belmondo - Portait in Suspenders, Fine Art Photography, 1986
By Arthur Elgort
Located in Vienna, AT
Black and white portrait of the ballet dancer Mikhail Baryshnikov with hat, cigarette and suspenders for his role as Belmondo, photographed by Arthur Elgort in 1984.
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20th Century Contemporary Arthur Elgort Black and White Photography
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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 Black and White Photography
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 Black and White Photography
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 Black and White Photography
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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 Black and White Photography
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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 Black and White Photography
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Archival Pigment, Silver Gelatin
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 Black and White Photography
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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 Black and White Photography
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