Bunny Yeager was an American photographer and former pin-up model. Born Linnea Eleanor Yeager in Wilkinsburg, Pennsylvania, in 1929, Yeager became one of the most photographed models in Miami.
After retiring from modeling, Yeager began her career behind the camera. She met Bettie Page in 1954 and took most of the photographs of her that year. Along with photographer Irving Klaw, Yeager played a role in helping to make Page famous, particularly with her photos in Playboy magazine. Yeager is also credited with discovering the model Lisa Winters.
Following Page's retirement, Yeager remained a successful photographer. She took the well-known still images of Ursula Andress on the beach in the 1962 James Bond film Dr. No and discovered many other notable models. In 1968 she played the role of a Swedish masseuse opposite Frank Sinatra in Lady In Cement. Yeager was played by Sarah Paulson in the 2005 film The Notorious Bettie Page. She was also featured on a CNN story about the 60th anniversary of the bikini.
In the 1950s Yeager appeared on America's number one game show, What's My Line?, and she stumped the panel. In 2005, Cult Epics released the DVD 100 Girls by Bunny Yeager, a documentary with behind-the-scenes footage of Yeager's photo sessions with Page and other pin-up models.
In early 2010, the Warhol Museum held the first exhibition of Bunny's work. Most of the photographs in the exhibit came from Bunny's book How I Photograph Myself published by A.S. Barnes & Co. in 1964. In 2011, Gallery Schuster (Berlin/Miami) became the official representative of Yeager's photographic artwork.
In November 2011, the Dezer Schauhalle in Miami FL hosted a retrospective exhibition of Yeager's work. Included were some never-before-seen photos of various models including the late Bettie Page. In 2012 the German Fashion Company bruno banani launched their new fashion Line " Bunny Yeager" and opened, together with Gallery Schuster, a permanent Bunny Yeager Lounge in Berlin.
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(Biography provided by The Art Design Project)
Bettie Page Two-Piece Leopard Print Suit, Key Biscayne, FL, 1954
By Bunny Yeager
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Bettie Page Two-Piece Leopard Print Suit, Key Biscayne, FL, 1954 by Bunny Yeager Vintage Gelatin Silver Print Image size: 20 in. H x 16 in. W Frame ...
Black and White
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H 30 in W 40 in
Jayne Mansfield with Seagrams Dogs (Limited Edition of 10, No 6-10) - 30"x40"
By Barry Kramer
Located in New York, NY
Shot by Barry Kramer (1921- 1984), one of the most prolific photographers of his time, captures the essence of 1950's Hollywood movie star, Jane Mansfield...
Archival Pigment
$3,561
H 15.75 in W 11.82 in
The Hair Willy Ronis Humanist black and white photography woman naked nude
By Willy Ronis
Located in Paris, FR
Willy Ronis is one of the most famous members of the French Humanist photography. Silver print on photographic paper Hand-signed by the artist lower right Stamp of the artist's stud...
Photographic Paper, Silver Gelatin
$3,561
H 9.45 in W 11.82 in
Nude Paris Willy Ronis 20th Century French Humanist photography black and white
By Willy Ronis
Located in Paris, FR
Willy Ronis is one of the most famous members of the French Humanist photography. Silver print on photographic paper Hand-signed by the artist lower right Stamp of the artist's stud...
Photographic Paper, Silver Gelatin
$4,117
H 40 in W 30 in
Jane March (Limited Edition of 25) - 30"x40" Celebrity Photography
Located in New York, NY
This fine art print features actress and model Jane March, posed topless on the rooftop of the Hotel Le Bristol in Paris in 1992. This risqué iconic b...
Silver Gelatin
$5,935
H 15.75 in W 11.82 in
Deena's back - Willy Ronis, 20th Century, French Humanist Photography
By Willy Ronis
Located in Paris, FR
One of the most famous members of the Humanist photography in France. Signed lower right by the artist. Stamp of the artist's studio on the back.
Photographic Paper, Silver Gelatin
$5,817
H 15.75 in W 11.82 in
Avenue Simon Bolivar - Willy Ronis, 20th Century, French Humanist Photography
By Willy Ronis
Located in Paris, FR
One of the famous members of the Humanist photography in France. Signed lower right by the artist. Stamp of the artist's studio on the back.
Photographic Paper, Silver Gelatin
$5,817
H 15.75 in W 11.82 in
Lorraine - Willy Ronis, 20th Century, French Humanist Photography
By Willy Ronis
Located in Paris, FR
One of the famous members of the Humanist photography in France. Signed lower right. Stamp of the artist's studio on the back.
Photographic Paper, Silver Gelatin
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H 30 in W 40 in
Daniel Craig Contact Sheet (Limited Edition of 25) - 30x40 In Celebrity Print
Located in New York, NY
This is a 2002 contact sheet (a positive print of all the negative images from a roll of 35mm film or medium format film) of youthful-looking Daniel Craig...
Silver Gelatin
$4,629
H 15.91 in W 12.05 in
Rue Muller Willy Ronis Twentieth Century Humanist photography Paris black white
By Willy Ronis
Located in Paris, FR
One of the most famous members of the Humanist photography in France. Signed lower right by the artist. Stamp of the artist's studio on the back.
Photographic Paper, Silver Gelatin
$8,254
H 30 in W 40 in
The Swan, With Leda (Limited Edition of 25) - 30x40 In Fine Art Print
Located in New York, NY
This 2009 photograph by legend photographer, John Stoddart depicts “The Swan with Leda.” It was inspired from the mythology of the Greek story of Leda and the Swan, when the God Zeus...
Silver Gelatin
The Swan, With Leda (Limited Edition of 25)
Located in New York, NY
This 2009 photograph by legend photographer, John Stoddart depicts “The Swan with Leda.” It was inspired from the mythology of the Greek story of Leda and the Swan, when the God Zeus...
Silver Gelatin
$4,748
H 15.91 in W 12.05 in
Carrefour Sèvres-Babylone Willy Ronis Twentieth Century Humanist photography art
By Willy Ronis
Located in Paris, FR
One of the most famous members of the Humanist photography in France. Signed lower right by the artist. Stamp of the artist's studio on the back.
Photographic Paper, Silver Gelatin
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H 15.5 in W 13.5 in D 0.75 in
Hugh Hefner Collection: Bettie Page Hand-Signed Photograph by Bunny Yeager
By Bunny Yeager
Located in Miami, FL
BETTIE PAGE – THE TELEPHONE CALL, SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH FROM THE COLLECTION OF HUGH HEFNER ⚜ Black and White Photograph by Bunny Yeager ⚜ Hand Sig...
Photographic Paper, Black and White, Ink
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H 32 in W 53 in D 1 in
Bettie Page Clutching Robe and Bettie Page Brushing Hair. Diptych
By Bunny Yeager
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Overall size: Frame size: 32 in. H x 53 in. W Individual size: 1. Bettie Page Clutching Robe 1954 Artist Proof 1 of 2- Estate Print Printed in 2013 Pigment Print Image size: 20 in....
Black and White, Pigment
Untitled, Mounted Vintage Photograph
By Bunny Yeager
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Untitled, 1958 by Bunny Yeager Unique Vintage Gelatin Silver Print mounted on acid free board Image size: 9.5 in. H x 7.75 in. W Sheet size: 10 in. H x 8.25 in. W Signed by artist on the front ______________________________________ Bunny Yeager (born Linnea Eleanor Yeager; March 13, 1930) is an American photographer and former pin-up model. Born in Wilkinsburg, Pennsylvania, U.S., Yeager became one of the most photographed models in Miami. After retiring from modeling, she began her career behind the camera. She met Bettie Page in 1954 and took most of the photographs of her that year. Along with photographer Irving Klaw...
Photographic Paper
Bettie Page Brushing Hair, First Shoot in 1954
By Bunny Yeager
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Bettie Page 'Brushing Hair', First Shoot, 1954 by Bunny Yeager Photographed in 1954 Printed in 2013 Image size: 19 in. H x 18.75 in. W Sheet size: 24 in....
Other Medium, Black and White
"Bettie Page with Driftwood, Key Biscayne, FL", 1954
By Bunny Yeager
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Bettie Page with Driftwood, Key Biscayne, Florida, 1954 by Bunny Yeager Photographed in 1954 Printed in 2013 Gelatin Silver Print Image size: 19 in. H x 1...
Black and White
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H 19.75 in W 16 in D 0.1 in
"Bettie Page with Driftwood, Key Biscayne, FL", 1954
By Bunny Yeager
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Bettie page with driftwood, key Biscayne, Florida, 1954 by Bunny Yeager Photographed in 1954 Printed in 2012 Gelatin silver print Sheet size: 19.75 in. H ...
Photographic Paper
Bettie Page
By Bunny Yeager
Located in Denton, TX
Signed by Bunny Yeager and Bettie Page in black ink on print margin. Bunny Yeager was one of the most celebrated pin-up photographers in the 1950's and 60...
Silver Gelatin
Bettie Page Clutching Robe, 1954 Framed
By Bunny Yeager
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Bettie Page Clutching Robe 1954, by Bunny Yeager Artist Proof 1 of 2- Estate Print Printed in 2013 Pigment Print Image size: 20 in. H x 24 in. W Frame size: 32 in. H x 26.5 in. W Signature label Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Bunny Yeager studio ______________________________________ Bunny Yeager (born Linnea Eleanor Yeager; March 13, 1930) is an American photographer and former pin-up model. Born in Wilkinsburg, Pennsylvania, U.S., Yeager became one of the most photographed models in Miami. After retiring from modeling, she began her career behind the camera. She met Bettie Page in 1954 and took most of the photographs of her that year. Along with photographer Irving Klaw...
Black and White, Pigment
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H 33 in W 27 in D 2 in
Bettie Page with Driftwood, Key Biscayne, FL, 1954 (Framed)
By Bunny Yeager
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Bettie Page with Driftwood, Key Biscayne, Florida, 1954 by Bunny Yeager Photographed in 1954 Printed in 2013 Gelatin Silver Print Image size: 19 in. H x 18.75 in. W Sheet size: 24 in...
Black and White, Pigment
Bettie Page, Miami Beach, Florida, 1954 (Framed)
By Bunny Yeager
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Bettie Page, Miami Beach, Florida, 1954 by Bunny Yeager Photographed in 1954 Hand-printed by photographer and friend, Eric Kroll, in 1988 This is one of two...
Black and White, Silver Gelatin
Bettie Page
By Bunny Yeager
Located in Denton, TX
Signed by Bunny Yeager and Bettie Page in black ink on print margin. Bunny Yeager was one of the most celebrated pin-up photographers in the 1950's and 60...
Silver Gelatin
Bettie Page
By Bunny Yeager
Located in Denton, TX
Signed by Bunny Yeager and Bettie Page in black ink on print margin. Bunny Yeager was one of the most celebrated pin-up photographers in the 1950's and 60...
Silver Gelatin