Ellen von UnwerthKate Moss and Karl Lagerfeld, Paris, 1996
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Kate Moss and Karl Lagerfeld, Paris, 1996
By Ellen von Unwerth
Located in New York, NY
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Ellen von Unwerth is a director and photographer whose bold and erotic images of women have left an indelible mark on the visual landscape of the fashion world.
Born in Frankfurt, Germany, von Unwerth was a model in Paris for nearly a decade before turning to photography. Her 1989 images of Claudia Schiffer for a Guess jeans campaign, echoing the playfully feminine style of 1950s pinups, earned both Schiffer and von Unwerth wide attention. Over the years, her work has been featured regularly in magazines like Interview, Vanity Fair, Vogue, I-D and The Face, appearing on covers and in both editorial and commercial contexts. In 1991, she won first prize at the International Festival of Fashion Photography.
Von Unwerth’s 1995 photoshoot of Drew Barrymore for Playboy magazine is among her most popular work and, coupled with an array of album covers for such artists as Janet Jackson and Britney Spears, gave her standing as a celebrity photographer beyond the borders of the fashion world. Von Unwerth’s pictures have a distinctive look and feel, with saturated colors and dense compositions, while also, in certain cases, paying homage to great photographers of the 20th century.
The 2015 Tree of Love, Bavaria, in which a nude model reclines inside the heart-shaped hollow of an enormous decaying trunk, recalls Edward Weston’s sensuous use of the body’s geometry in his compositions. And the dramatically lit Tic Tac Toe from 2010, showing a scantily clad woman posing on a city street at night, evokes Helmut Newton’s atmospheric photograph of a model wearing Yves St. Laurent’s Le Smoking jacket, shot for French Vogue in 1975.
Von Unwerth has published several books of her photographs, including Revenge, in 2003, and Fräulein, in 2009. Those volumes have been joined by one showcasing the photos of her series “Heimat,” in which she playfully combines visual tropes of traditional Bavarian life with her signature eroticism and wit. She is represented by several dealers, including the Staley-Wise Gallery, in New York, and Galerie Trabant, in Kitzbühel, Austria.
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Kate Moss and Karl Lagerfeld, Paris, 1996
By Ellen von Unwerth
Located in New York, NY
signed by the photographer
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Just Checking: Long Island, 1997
By Ellen von Unwerth
Located in New York, NY
signed by the photographer
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David Bowie and Kate Moss, New York, 2003
By Ellen von Unwerth
Located in New York, NY
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Place des Vosges, Paris, 2023
By Ellen von Unwerth
Located in New York, NY
Signed by the photographer
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Second Skin: Anton Thiemke, Milan, 2022
By Ellen von Unwerth
Located in New York, NY
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Fallen Party Angel, Paris, 2012
By Ellen von Unwerth
Located in New York, NY
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Invitation Only, Paris, 2007
By Ellen von Unwerth
Located in New York, NY
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Heidi, Kitzbuhel, 2003
By Ellen von Unwerth
Located in New York, NY
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Bye Bye Paris: Olya Ivanisevic, Paris, 2006
By Ellen von Unwerth
Located in New York, NY
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Emma de Caunes, French Playboy, 2009
By Ellen von Unwerth
Located in New York, NY
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Unmasking: Demi Moore, New York, 1996
By Ellen von Unwerth
Located in New York, NY
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Joy, New York, 2012
By Ellen von Unwerth
Located in New York, NY
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POP Princess, London, 2012
By Ellen von Unwerth
Located in New York, NY
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Intermission: Linda Evangelista and Christy Turlington, Cannes, 1990
By Ellen von Unwerth
Located in New York, NY
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Tête-à-Tête, Paris, 2008
By Ellen von Unwerth
Located in New York, NY
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Bubbly
By Ellen von Unwerth
Located in New York, NY
Ed. 2/3, signed, titled, dated, numbered in ink. Includes black frame. Ellen von Unwerth is a director and photographer who started out working as a fashion model. She was born in Frankfurt, Germany, and began modeling at the age of 20. After being noticed by a photographer on the street, she moved to Paris to begin a career as a fashion model. During her years as a model, she started to feel that the industry was missing an element of freedom. After receiving a camera as a gift from her boyfriend, she began to take her own pictures, which eventually led to an improvised photo-shoot in Africa of her model colleagues. Von Unwerth developed a passion for photography after seeing the published photos of her colleagues. She became famous for her work when she was hired by Guess to shoot an up-and-coming model named Claudia Shchiffer. This photo-shoot created a huge demand for her services in the industry. Since then, von Unwerth has gone on to photograph numerous celebrities and entertainers and has worked for leading magazines like Vogue, Interview, Vanity Fair, The Face, L’Uomo Vogue...
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Tête-à-tête, VOGUE Gioiello
By Ellen von Unwerth
Located in New York, NY
Signed by the photographer
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Shalom Harlow in John Galliano
By Ellen von Unwerth
Located in New York, NY
Signed by the photographer
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I Did It My Way
By Ellen von Unwerth
Located in New York, NY
Signed by the photographer
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Gaga Incognito
By Ellen von Unwerth
Located in New York, NY
Signed by the photographer Please inquire about additional limited sizes and editions
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Follow Me, Paris, 2004
By Ellen von Unwerth
Located in New York, NY
Signed by the photographer Edition of 15
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Playboy Bunnies, NYC - Models in front of a mirror, Fine Art Photography, 1995
By Ellen von Unwerth
Located in Vienna, AT
Black and white photograph of two Models in Playboy Bunny costumes standing in front of a mirror, photographed by Ellen von Unwerth in 1995. All prints are limited edition. Available...
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Tree of Love - Nude in a Heart Shaped Tree Trunk, Fine Art Photography, 2015
By Ellen von Unwerth
Located in Vienna, AT
A Nude Model cuddles into a hollow Tree Trunk in the shape of a heart, photographed by Ellen von Unwerth in 2015 for her Heimat Series. All prints are limited edition. Available in m...
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Deep Down in Chinatown, New York
By Ellen von Unwerth
Located in New York, NY
Fuji Crystal Archival Print. Signed by the photographer. Additional sizes may be available upon request.
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Sangria - two models taking a bath with strawberries, fine art photography, 2010
By Ellen von Unwerth
Located in Vienna, AT
Sangria - two nude models taking a bath with strawberries. A fantastic artwork by Ellen von Unwerth available in a limited edition of 15 made and signed by Ellen von Unwerth. All pri...
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Booh!, New York (Metrograph Cinema)
By Ellen von Unwerth
Located in New York, NY
Signed by the photographer
C Print
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Bye Bye Paris, Paris
By Ellen von Unwerth
Located in New York, NY
Signed by the photographer
C Print
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Bonheur (Happiness), Nice
By Ellen von Unwerth
Located in New York, NY
Signed by the photographer
Silver Gelatin
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Bubbly II, Paris
By Ellen von Unwerth
Located in New York, NY
Signed by the photographer
C Print
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Choker, Prague
By Ellen von Unwerth
Located in New York, NY
Signed by the photographer
C Print
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Dog Walkers, Cannes
By Ellen von Unwerth
Located in New York, NY
Signed by the photographer
Silver Gelatin
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Madonna - portrait of the star and icon of music
By Ellen von Unwerth
Located in Vienna, AT
Madonna - portrait of the star and icon of music The artwork is made and signed by the artist in a limited edition of 3. It is framed high-end in a black hardwood box with 99% UV-res...
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Untitled - colorful portrait of a model from behind wearing a corset
By Ellen von Unwerth
Located in Vienna, AT
Untitled - colorful portrait of a model from behind wearing a corset Ellen von Unwerth is one of the most famous and influential photographers in the world. Her artistic achievements...
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Morning Beauty (Claudia Schiffer)
By Ellen von Unwerth
Located in Vienna, AT
A portrait of this famous supermodel with open blond long hair- posing in front of a window, covered with a pink curtain. Ellen von Unwerth is one of the most famous and influential ...
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Marquise, Paris
By Ellen von Unwerth
Located in New York, NY
This print is signed by the photographer and is in an edition of 3. Please inquire for additional sizes.
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Garce, Paris
By Ellen von Unwerth
Located in New York, NY
This print is signed by the photographer and is in an edition of 15.
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Freshly Bloomed, Bavaria
By Ellen von Unwerth
Located in New York, NY
Signed by the photographer.
C Print
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Bathing Beauties II, Paris
By Ellen von Unwerth
Located in New York, NY
Signed by the photographer.
C Print
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Playboy Bunnies, New York
By Ellen von Unwerth
Located in New York, NY
Signed by the photographer.
Silver Gelatin
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Freshly Bloomed, Heimat series, Fine Art Photography
By Ellen von Unwerth
Located in Vienna, AT
“Freshly Bloomed” by Ellen von Unwerth is a vibrant and exuberant celebration of femininity, color, and playful sensuality. Captured in von Unwerth’s unmistakable high-energy style, ...
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Karen, Nina, Danny, and Anne, New York
By Ellen von Unwerth
Located in New York, NY
This photograph is an Edition of 15. All editions are signed by the photographer. Larger sizes may be available upon request.
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Penelope Cruz, Paris
By Ellen von Unwerth
Located in New York, NY
This photograph is an edition of 15. All editions are signed by the photographer. Larger sizes may be available upon request.
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Sophia Loren, New York
By Ellen von Unwerth
Located in New York, NY
This photograph is an edition of 15. All editions are signed by the photographer. Larger sizes may be available upon request.
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Mask: Nadja Auermann, VOGUE UK, Paris
By Ellen von Unwerth
Located in New York, NY
This photograph is an edition of 7. All editions are signed by the photographer. Larger sizes may be available upon request.
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Rossy de Palma and Azzedine Alaïa for Yo Dona Magazine
By Ellen von Unwerth
Located in New York, NY
This photograph is an edition of 15. All editions are signed by the photographer. Larger sizes may be available upon request.
Silver Gelatin
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Little Beast 2, Story of Olga, Fine Art Photography
By Ellen von Unwerth
Located in Vienna, AT
Provocative picture of two disguised models in rose underwear and with bunny ears on a sofa. Ellen von Unwerth is one of the most famous and influential photographers in the world. H...
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Claudia Schiffer in Bathtub
By Ellen von Unwerth
Located in Vienna, AT
Portrait of supermodel Claudia Schiffer in 60s style with her hair up like Brigitte Bardot. All prints are limited edition. Available in multiple sizes. High-end framing on request....
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von Unwerth, Tree of Love, Bavaria, Nude, Color Photography, Fine Art Print
By Ellen von Unwerth
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Tree of Love, Bavaria, 2015 C-print on Fujiflex paper 70.8 x 47.2 in (180 x 120 cm) Edition of 3 The photographer Ellen von Unwerth worked as a top fashion model for 10 years, before taking up the camera and becoming one of the world’s most in-demand fashion photographers. Her editorial work has featured in countless magazines, including Vogue, Interview, Vanity Fair, and i-D, while her major advertising campaigns include Victoria’s Secret, Banana Republic...
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von Unwerth, The Big Catch, Bavaria, Color Photography, Fine Art Print
By Ellen von Unwerth
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Big Catch, Bavaria, 2015 C-print on Fujiflex paper 70.8 x 47.2 in (180 x 120 cm) Edition of 3 The photographer Ellen von Unwerth worked as a top fashion model for 10 years, before taking up the camera and becoming one of the world’s most in-demand fashion photographers. Her editorial work has featured in countless magazines, including Vogue, Interview, Vanity Fair, and i-D, while her major advertising campaigns include Victoria’s Secret, Banana Republic...
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Beating It While It's Hot, Bavaria, Black & White Photography, Fine Art Print
By Ellen von Unwerth
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beating It While It’s Hot, Bavaria, 2015 B&W-print on Baryta paper 15.7 x 23.6 in (40 x 60 cm) Edition of 10 The photographer Ellen von Unwerth worked as a top fashion model for 10 years, before taking up the camera and becoming one of the world’s most in-demand fashion photographers. Her editorial work has featured in countless magazines, including Vogue, Interview, Vanity Fair, and i-D, while her major advertising campaigns include Victoria’s Secret, Banana Republic...
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Kate Moss Shopping II, Paris, Fine Art Photography, 1995
By Ellen von Unwerth
Located in Vienna, AT
Other sizes and high end framing on request. Kate Moss has starred in Unwerth’s works numerous times, and together, they have been creating some of the most iconic images of the ‘90s...
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Kate Moss Shopping - Supermodel in front of a fridge, Fine Art Photography, 1995
By Ellen von Unwerth
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 certifica...
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Supermodel Claudia Schiffer from the side, without top and bare back
By Ellen von Unwerth
Located in Vienna, AT
Nude portrait of the supermodel under a sun shade - look from the side, without top and bare back Claudia Schiffer. The artwork is made and signed by the artist in a strictly limited...
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Baccarat - Maid Crawling over a Luxurious Table Setting, Fine Art Photography
By Ellen von Unwerth
Located in Vienna, AT
MAID - crawling over a set dinner table in vintage look Ellen von Unwerth is one of the most famous and influential photographers in the world. Her artistic achievements have been ho...
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Again?, New York
By Ellen von Unwerth
Located in New York, NY
All editions signed by the photographer.
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White Bunny
By Ellen von Unwerth
Located in New York, NY
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Tic Tac Toe
By Ellen von Unwerth
Located in New York, NY
All editions signed by the photographer.
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The Pinch
By Ellen von Unwerth
Located in New York, NY
All editions signed by the photographer.
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Swanky! Spanky!
By Ellen von Unwerth
Located in New York, NY
All editions signed by the photographer.
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Stuck
By Ellen von Unwerth
Located in New York, NY
All editions signed by the photographer.