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Douglas Kirkland Figurative Photography

Canadian, American, 1934-2022

Douglas Kirkland was born in Toronto, Canada. He joined Look magazine in his early 20s, and later LIFE magazine during the golden age of 1960s and 1970s photojournalism.

Kirkland's fine art photography has been exhibited all over the world. His exhibition, "Freeze Frame," is now in the permanent collection of Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences in Beverly Hills. His work is also in the permanent collections of the Smithsonian, the National Portrait Gallery in Australia, the National Portrait Gallery in London, the Eastman House in Rochester, the Houston Center for Photography and the Annenberg Space for Photography in Los Angeles.

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Artist: Douglas Kirkland
Designer Coco Chanel Sewing in Paris, 1962 by Douglas Kirkland
By Douglas Kirkland
Located in Chicago, IL
24" x 30" Edition Size: 24 *Price is for unframed. It's extra $500 for framed* Mademoiselle Chanel at work. Douglas Kirkland was sent to Paris on assignment for Look magazine, a...
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1960s Contemporary Douglas Kirkland Figurative Photography

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Archival Pigment

Designer Coco Chanel Sewing in Paris, 1962 by Douglas Kirkland
By Douglas Kirkland
Located in Chicago, IL
Size: 20" x 24" Edition Size: 24 Hand signed and numbered by the artist. Will be shipped unframed. Please inquire for framing options. Mademoiselle Chanel at work. Douglas Kirkla...
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1960s Contemporary Douglas Kirkland Figurative Photography

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Find a wide variety of authentic Douglas Kirkland figurative photography available for sale on 1stDibs. You can also browse by medium to find art by Douglas Kirkland in archival pigment print, pigment print, c print and more. Much of the original work by this artist or collective was created during the 1960s and is mostly associated with the modern style. Not every interior allows for large Douglas Kirkland figurative photography, so small editions measuring 24 inches across are available. Customers who are interested in this artist might also find the work of Don Donaghy, Bob Haswell, and Jerry Schatzberg. Douglas Kirkland figurative photography prices can differ depending upon medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $4,200 and tops out at $12,000, while the average work can sell for $4,400.
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