Arthur Elgort Figurative 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
Little Pink House with Karlie Kloss, Fine Art Photography
By Arthur Elgort
Located in Vienna, AT
A woman in her kitchen with her two kids, 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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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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Models at Christian Lacroix´s Haute Couture Atelier, Fine Art Photography, 1988
By Arthur Elgort
Located in Vienna, AT
Models in haute couture dresses backstage at Christian Lacroix´s Haute Couture Atelier in Paris, photographed by Arthur Elgort in 1988.
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All prints are done and signed by the artist. The collector receives an additional certificate of authenticity from the gallery.
This Arthur Elgort photograph, titled Models at Christian Lacroix's Haute Couture Atelier, Paris, 1988, is a visually rich and theatrical composition capturing the glamour and energy of haute couture fashion. The setting is a lavishly decorated room, bathed in soft natural light from tall French windows that open to the outside. The walls and ceiling are painted in a dreamy blend of blue and lavender hues, giving the space an ethereal ambiance.
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Late 20th Century Contemporary Arthur Elgort Figurative 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 Figurative 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 Figurative Photography
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Archival Pigment
Claudia Schiffer for Valentino, Rome - Fine Art Photography, 1997
By Arthur Elgort
Located in Vienna, AT
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1990s Contemporary Arthur Elgort Figurative Photography
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Archival Pigment
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 Figurative Photography
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Archival Pigment
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 Figurative Photography
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Annie get your Gun - Carmen Kass on a Hors for Vogue, Fine Art Photography, 2002
By Arthur Elgort
Located in Vienna, AT
Actress Carmen Cass lying on the back of a Painthorse, holding a Gun, photographed by Arther Elgort for Vogue in 2002.
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1980s Contemporary Arthur Elgort Figurative Photography
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Gisele Bündchen in Louis Vuitton - Portrait by Pool, Fine Art Photography, 1999
By Arthur Elgort
Located in Vienna, AT
Supermodel Gisele Bündchen Walking by a Pool in an LV Bikini, photographed for Vogue by Arthur Elgort in 1999.
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1980s Contemporary Arthur Elgort Figurative Photography
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Alek Wek for Vogue - four models in black powersuits, fine art photography, 1997
By Arthur Elgort
Located in Vienna, AT
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1990s Contemporary Arthur Elgort Figurative 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 Figurative Photography
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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 Figurative Photography
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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 Figurative 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 Figurative Photography
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Archival Pigment
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 Figurative 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
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20th Century Contemporary Arthur Elgort Figurative 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 Figurative Photography
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Deni Lamont, New York City Ballet - Dancer in makeup, Fine Art Photography, 1979
By Arthur Elgort
Located in Vienna, AT
Black and white full-body portrait of the ballet dancer Deni Laumaunt of the New York City Ballet, photographed by Arthur Elgort in 1979.
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1970s Contemporary Arthur Elgort Figurative Photography
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Archival Pigment
Young Vaganova Students Getting Ready St. Petersburg - fine art photography 1999
By Arthur Elgort
Located in Vienna, AT
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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.
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1990s Contemporary Arthur Elgort Figurative Photography
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Silver Gelatin
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 Figurative Photography
Karl Lagerfeld`s Salon - Baroque Interior with People, Fine Art Photography 1991
By Arthur Elgort
Located in Vienna, AT
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1990s Contemporary Arthur Elgort Figurative 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
Kate Moss riding an elephant in Nepal, photographed by Arthur Elgort from the best-selling Nepal series in 1993.
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1990s Contemporary Arthur Elgort Figurative Photography
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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 Figurative Photography
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Archival Pigment, Silver Gelatin
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 Figurative Photography
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Archival Pigment, Silver Gelatin
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 Figurative Photography
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Archival Pigment, Silver Gelatin
Karlie Kloss, Teen 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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21st Century and Contemporary Arthur Elgort Figurative Photography
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Fire Island
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 Figurative Photography
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