Ellen von Unwerth Art
German, b. 1954
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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Artist: Ellen von Unwerth
Guess Who, Claudia Schiffer for Guess, Nashville I - Fine Art Photography, 1989
By Ellen von Unwerth
Located in Vienna, AT
Claudia Schiffer in jeans and a white bra. Photographed by Ellen von Unwerth for the 'Guess Who' Campaign in 1989. All prints are limited edition. Available in multiple sizes. High-e...
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Bojana Panic - Model in a coat sitting at the beach, Fine Art Photography, 2015
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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Guess Who, Claudia Schiffer for Guess, Nashville - Fine Art Photography, 1989
By Ellen von Unwerth
Located in Vienna, AT
Claudia Schiffer in jeans and bra, standing on a car. Photographed by Ellen von Unwerth for the 'Guess Who' Campaign in 1989. All prints are limited edition. Available in multiple si...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Ellen von Unwerth Art
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Claudia Schiffer for the 30th Anniversary of Guess - Fine Art Photography, 2012
By Ellen von Unwerth
Located in Vienna, AT
Claudia Schiffer in a jeans dress, sitting in a restaurant with a glass of wine. Photographed by Ellen von Unwerth for the 'Guess 30th Anniversary' Campaign in 2012. All prints are l...
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Claudia Schiffer for Guess, Morocco - Fine Art Photography, 1989
By Ellen von Unwerth
Located in Vienna, AT
Claudia Schiffer in a polka-dot shirt, sitting in a car. Photographed by Ellen von Unwerth for Guess in Morocco in 1989. All prints are limited edition. Available in multiple sizes. ...
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Ellen von Unwerth, The Story of Olga
By Ellen von Unwerth
Located in Vienna, AT
Black and white photography by the extraordinary Ellen Von Unwerth for her photo series The Story of Olga. All prints are limited edition. Available in multiple sizes. High-end frami...
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Phone Sex - Milla Jovovic on a Bed with a Phone, Fine Art Photography, 2019
By Ellen von Unwerth
Located in Vienna, AT
Milla Jovovic lying on a bed wearing a transparent blouse, black underwear and heels, sticking her tongue out towards the phone she is holding, photographed by Ellen von Unwerth in 1...
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Delicacies - Model in Lingerie with Sweets, Fine Art Photography, 2019
By Ellen von Unwerth
Located in Vienna, AT
Closeup of a Model in vintage Lingerie standing in a kitchen next to Cakes and Sweets, photographed by Ellen von Unwerth in 2019. All prints are limited edition. Available in multipl...
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Oktoberfest - Two Models holding gingerbread hearts, Fine Art Photography, 2015
By Ellen von Unwerth
Located in Vienna, AT
Two Models in traditional German dress stand inbetween Carousels holding gingerbread hearts, photographed by Ellen von Unwerth in 2015 for her ‘Heimat’ Series. All prints are limited...
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Musikantenstadl - Women in Dirndl playing Instruments, Fine Art Photography 2015
By Ellen von Unwerth
Located in Vienna, AT
Four Women in traditional German dress playing traditional Instruments, photographed by Ellen von Unwerth in 2015 for her ‘Heimat’ Series. All prints are limited edition. Available i...
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Bierkrüge - Model in Drindl holding three Beer Mugs, Fine Art Photography 2015
By Ellen von Unwerth
Located in Vienna, AT
Women in traditional German dress holding three beer mugs, photographed by Ellen von Unwerth in 2015 for her ‘Heimat’ Series. All prints are limited edition. Available in multiple si...
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Balkony - Four Models in Dirndl blowing Kisses, Fine Art Photography 2015
By Ellen von Unwerth
Located in Vienna, AT
Four Women in traditional German dress playing traditional Instruments, photographed by Ellen von Unwerth in 2015 for her ‘Heimat’ Series. All prints are limited edition. Available i...
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The Big Catch - Two Models in Dirndl Fishing, Fine Art Photography, 2015
By Ellen von Unwerth
Located in Vienna, AT
Two Models in traditional German dress stand in a boat on a lake pulling a fish out of the water, photographed by Ellen von Unwerth in 2015 for her ‘Heimat’ Series. All prints are li...
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Christy Turlington & Linda Evangelista, Vogue Italy - Fine Art Photography, 1990
By Ellen von Unwerth
Located in Vienna, AT
Two Models stretching their legs in black tights into the air, lying on sunbeds at the beach, photographed by Ellen von Unwerth for Vogue Italia in 1990.
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Parasol - Nude Portrait of Topmodel Claudia Schiffer, Fine Art Photography, 1990
By Ellen von Unwerth
Located in Vienna, AT
Nude black and white Portrait of Topmodel Claudia Schiffer, photographed by Ellen von Unwerth in Deauville in 1990. All prints are limited edition. Available in multiple sizes. High-...
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Above 40 - Semi Nude with Corset and Popsicle, Fine Art Photography, 2014
By Ellen von Unwerth
Located in Vienna, AT
Semi nude of a blonde model in black and white lingerie with corset in yellow interior, photographed by Ellen von Unwerth in 2014. 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, Ellen von Unwerth took the saying "a beautiful rear can also endear" literally. The Model in black-and-white lingerie, corset, and stockings has her back turned towards the camera. She is leaning against a white doorframe set against yellow-golden walls and holding a pink popsicle above her head. Details like the animal print rug...
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Champagne O'Clock - Nude in Heels in Mirrored Hall, Fine Art Photography, 2016
By Ellen von Unwerth
Located in Vienna, AT
Nude black and white Portrait of Topmodel Claudia Schiffer, photographed by Ellen von Unwerth in Deauville in 1990. All prints are limited edition. Available in multiple sizes. High-...
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Claudia Schiffer for Guess - Portrait in Lace Top, Fine Art Photography, 1989
By Ellen von Unwerth
Located in Vienna, AT
A black-and-white Portrait of model Claudia Schiffer in a black lace corset, photographed by Ellen von Unwerth for Guess in 1989. All prints are limited edition. Available in multipl...
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Big in America - Semi Nude with Vintage Chevrolet, Fine Art Photography, 1989
By Ellen von Unwerth
Located in Vienna, AT
Topmodel Claudia Schiffer in lingerie, sitting on the rear of a red Chevrolet Bel Air Sedan from 1959, photographed by Ellen von Unwerth in 1989. All prints are limited edition. Avai...
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Intermission, Linda Evangelista & Christy Turlington, Cannes
By Ellen von Unwerth
Located in New York, NY
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Christy Turlington, VOGUE
By Ellen von Unwerth
Located in New York, NY
Edition of 15
Signed by the photographer on the verso
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Again?, New York
By Ellen von Unwerth
Located in New York, NY
Edition of 15
Signed by the photographer on the verso
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1990s Ellen von Unwerth Art
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Silver Gelatin
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Claudia Schiffer for Guess - Model in Leopard Print, Fine Art Photography, 1989
By Ellen von Unwerth
Located in Vienna, AT
Claudia Schiffer in a leopard print blouse, sitting on a bed. Photographed by Ellen von Unwerth for Guess in Morocco in 1990. All prints are limited edition. Available in multiple si...
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Invitation Only, Paris, 2007
By Ellen von Unwerth
Located in New York, NY
Signed by the photographer on a label of authenticity
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Early 2000s Ellen von Unwerth Art
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Silver Gelatin
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Revival, from the Story of Olga - nude on pink sofa, fine art photography, 2011
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 certificate of authenticity from the gallery. "Revival, From the Story of Olga" by Ellen von Unwerth is a dreamy color fine art print that presents a scene of opulent decadence and sensuality, drawing viewers into the captivating world of Olga. Olga reclines on a sumptuous pink chaise lounge...
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Bretzel, Bavaria, 2015
By Ellen von Unwerth
Located in New York, NY
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Hands On Deck, Cannes, 2019
By Ellen von Unwerth
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Carmin, Paris, 2003
By Ellen von Unwerth
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Bees Do It, Paris, 2012
By Ellen von Unwerth
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Boss Bitch, Berlin, 2011
By Ellen von Unwerth
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The Pinch, Paris, 2008
By Ellen von Unwerth
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Swanky Panky, New York, 2011
By Ellen von Unwerth
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Danger Kitty!: Zoë Kravitz, New York, 2022
By Ellen von Unwerth
Located in New York, NY
signed by the photographer
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Mardi Gras, New Orleans, 1998
By Ellen von Unwerth
Located in New York, NY
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Games, New York, 2013
By Ellen von Unwerth
Located in New York, NY
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Pigalle, Paris, 2012
By Ellen von Unwerth
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Parading, Paris, 2010
By Ellen von Unwerth
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Private Affair, Paris, 2012
By Ellen von Unwerth
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Château Marmont, Los Angeles, 2011
By Ellen von Unwerth
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Flush: Elle Macpherson, New York, 2004
By Ellen von Unwerth
Located in New York, NY
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In The Shower With Rihanna, New York, 2014
By Ellen von Unwerth
Located in New York, NY
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Paint Them Black: Kate Moss, Paris, 1994
By Ellen von Unwerth
Located in New York, NY
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Harp Lesson, Rouilly-Le-Bas, 2011
By Ellen von Unwerth
Located in New York, NY
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Eyes Wide Open, Paris, 2015
By Ellen von Unwerth
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Diablo: Cara Delevigne, Los Angeles, 2015
By Ellen von Unwerth
Located in New York, NY
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Queen, New York, 2018
By Ellen von Unwerth
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Bird, Los Angeles, 2018
By Ellen von Unwerth
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Guardians, Paris, 2012
By Ellen von Unwerth
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Trippy: Amilna Estevao and Alton Mason, New York, 2017
By Ellen von Unwerth
Located in New York, NY
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Nudes at the Royalton, New York, 1992
By Ellen von Unwerth
Located in New York, NY
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I Do It My Way, New York, 1995
By Ellen von Unwerth
Located in New York, NY
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Playboy Bunnies, New York, 1995
By Ellen von Unwerth
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Jardin du Luxembourg: Deon Bray and Karen Mulder, Paris, 1991
By Ellen von Unwerth
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Legs Crossed: Christy Turlington and Linda Evangelista, Cannes, 1990
By Ellen von Unwerth
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Afterparty: Dioni Tabbers and Hana Jirickova, Los Angeles, 2011
By Ellen von Unwerth
Located in New York, NY
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Galliano, Paris, 1993
By Ellen von Unwerth
Located in New York, NY
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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
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