Ellen von Unwerth Photography
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
Ellen von Unwerth, The Story of Olga Art. Signed Limited Edition Book and Print.
By Ellen von Unwerth
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Art Edition Book: 13.0 x 17.2 in.
Pigment Print: 15.8 x 11.8 in.
Art Edition limited to 125 copies (numbered 126-250), each with the signed and numbered pigment print by Ellen von U...
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21st Century and Contemporary Ellen von Unwerth Photography
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Archival Pigment
Tete-à-Tete, Bavaria 2015
By Ellen von Unwerth
Located in Munich, DE
2 girls in traditional bavarian dresses showing their cleavage.
In "Heimat" (german for homeland) invites viewers on a photographic journey through her childhood homeland of Bavaria...
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2010s Contemporary Ellen von Unwerth Photography
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Luma Grothe for Vogue Brasil - nude model swimming underwater in blue sea
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 certific...
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2010s Contemporary Ellen von Unwerth Photography
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Archival Pigment
Gaga Incognito
By Ellen von Unwerth
Located in New York, NY
Signed by the photographer
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21st Century and Contemporary Ellen von Unwerth Photography
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Archival Pigment
Adriana Lima Wicked - the supermodel naked with halo and silk gloves
By Ellen von Unwerth
Located in Vienna, AT
Beautiful black & white fine art print of topmodel Adriana Lima with a cat. The Victoria's Secret star is posing from behind in sexy lingerie and black hi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Ellen von Unwerth Photography
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Milla Jovovich - the actress with devil horns and hand with gloves in b&w
By Ellen von Unwerth
Located in Vienna, AT
Other sizes and high end framing on request.
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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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Early 2000s Ellen von Unwerth Photography
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Silver Gelatin
Madonna - the superstar with tights dresses as a bunny, before a gold curtain
By Ellen von Unwerth
Located in Vienna, AT
Other sizes and high end framing on request.
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Ellen von Unwerth Photography
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Bunny on Leash - models in dessous with bunny ears and stockings
By Ellen von Unwerth
Located in Vienna, AT
Other sizes and high end framing on request.
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Playboy Bunny - model with mask
By Ellen von Unwerth
Located in Vienna, AT
Other sizes and high end framing on request.
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Playboy Bunnies, NYC
By Ellen von Unwerth
Located in Vienna, AT
Other sizes and high end framing on request.
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Bunny on pedestal - nude model with bunny ears
By Ellen von Unwerth
Located in Vienna, AT
Other sizes and high end framing on request.
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White Bunny II - model looking in the mirror
By Ellen von Unwerth
Located in Vienna, AT
Other sizes and high end framing on request.
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White Bunny - Model with mask
By Ellen von Unwerth
Located in Vienna, AT
Other sizes and high end framing on request.
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Peeking Bunny - model with a bunny mask looking through a red door
By Ellen von Unwerth
Located in Vienna, AT
Other sizes and high end framing on request.
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Pamela Anderson - the model in a bunny costume
By Ellen von Unwerth
Located in Vienna, AT
Other sizes and high end framing on request.
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Pamela Anderson - the superstar in a bunny outfit and sexy pose
By Ellen von Unwerth
Located in Vienna, AT
Other sizes and high end framing on request.
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Tree of Love - nude model in a tree trunk
By Ellen von Unwerth
Located in Vienna, AT
Tree of Love - nude model in a tree trunk. Other sizes and framing on request.
Ellen von Unwerth is one of the most famous and influential photographers in the world. Her artistic a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Ellen von Unwerth Photography
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Tree of Love
By Ellen von Unwerth
Located in Vienna, AT
With her HEIMAT series, Ellen von Unwerth gives small insights into her childhood homeland of Bavaria. Amid stunning scenery and charming traditions - her signature style of photogra...
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2010s Ellen von Unwerth Photography
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Archival Pigment
Brooming
By Ellen von Unwerth
Located in Vienna, AT
With her HEIMAT series, Ellen von Unwerth gives small insights into her childhood homeland of Bavaria. Amid stunning scenery and charming traditions - her signature style of photogra...
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2010s Ellen von Unwerth Photography
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Archival Pigment
Distant View
By Ellen von Unwerth
Located in Vienna, AT
With her HEIMAT series, Ellen von Unwerth gives small insights into her childhood homeland of Bavaria. Amid stunning scenery and charming traditions - her signature style of photogra...
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2010s Ellen von Unwerth Photography
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Archival Pigment
Guess’ 30th Anniversary Campaign III
By Ellen von Unwerth
Located in Vienna, AT
“Claudia symbolizes everything that the Guess-woman stands for,” stated Paul Marciano when doing the anniversary photo shoot for GUESS. “Thanks to her timeless, highly personal style...
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2010s Contemporary Ellen von Unwerth Photography
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Archival Pigment
Guess’ 30th Anniversary Campaign II
By Ellen von Unwerth
Located in Vienna, AT
“Claudia symbolizes everything that the Guess-woman stands for,” stated Paul Marciano when doing the anniversary photo shoot for GUESS. “Thanks to her timeless, highly personal style...
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2010s Contemporary Ellen von Unwerth Photography
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Guess' 30th Anniversary Campaign I
By Ellen von Unwerth
Located in Vienna, AT
“Claudia symbolizes everything that the Guess-woman stands for,” stated Paul Marciano when doing the anniversary photo shoot for GUESS. “Thanks to her timeless, highly personal style...
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2010s Contemporary Ellen von Unwerth Photography
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Claudia Schiffer: Guess’ 30th Anniversary Campaign
By Ellen von Unwerth
Located in Vienna, AT
“Claudia symbolizes everything that the Guess-woman stands for,” stated Paul Marciano when doing the anniversary photo shoot for GUESS. “Thanks to her timeless, highly personal style...
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2010s Contemporary Ellen von Unwerth Photography
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Archival Pigment
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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2010s Ellen von Unwerth Photography
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Photographic Paper
Filmstar Monica Bellucci in a small black dress with a man in a bathroom
By Ellen von Unwerth
Located in Vienna, AT
Filmstar Monica Bellucci in a bathroom with a small black dress on and curlers in her hair
Other sizes and high end framing on request.
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2010s Contemporary Ellen von Unwerth Photography
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Monica Bellucci, New York - the filmstar opening her bustier with a necklace on
By Ellen von Unwerth
Located in Vienna, AT
Monica Bellucci, New York - the filmstar opening her bustier with a cross necklace on
Other sizes and high-end framing on request.
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2010s Contemporary Ellen von Unwerth Photography
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Sangria - two models taking a bath with strawberries
By Ellen von Unwerth
Located in Vienna, AT
Sangria - two 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.
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2010s Contemporary Ellen von Unwerth Photography
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Claudia Schiffer - portrait of the supermodel looking like Brigitte Bardot
By Ellen von Unwerth
Located in Vienna, AT
Supermodel Claudia Schiffer in corset in Brigitte Bardot style. The artwork is framed high-end with a black wooden box, mat and 99% UV-resistant acrylic glass. It is made and signed ...
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1990s Contemporary Ellen von Unwerth Photography
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Archival Pigment
Kiss me Quick, Paris – Bedazzled, Supermodel Lindsay Wixon
By Ellen von Unwerth
Located in Vienna, AT
Kiss me Quick, Paris – Bedazzled, Supermodel Lindsay Wixon
This artwork is made and signed by the artist in a strictly limited edition of 3. It is framed high-end with a black hardw...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Ellen von Unwerth Photography
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Archival Pigment
David Bowie and Kate Moss - portrait of the icons of music and fashion
By Ellen von Unwerth
Located in Vienna, AT
David Bowie and Kate Moss - portrait of the icons of music and fashion
Legendary portrait of the supermodel Kate Moss and music superstar David Bowie together
The artwork is made and...
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2010s Contemporary Ellen von Unwerth Photography
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David Bowie and Kate Moss - portrait of the famous pop star with the supermodel
By Ellen von Unwerth
Located in Vienna, AT
Available in multiple sizes. All prints are limited edition. High-end framing on request.
All prints are done and singed by the artist. The collector receives an additional certific...
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Early 2000s Contemporary Ellen von Unwerth Photography
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Archival Pigment
Booh!, New York (Metrograph Cinema)
By Ellen von Unwerth
Located in New York, NY
Signed by the photographer
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2010s Ellen von Unwerth Photography
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C Print
Bye Bye Paris, Paris
By Ellen von Unwerth
Located in New York, NY
Signed by the photographer
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Early 2000s Ellen von Unwerth Photography
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C Print
Bonheur (Happiness), Nice
By Ellen von Unwerth
Located in New York, NY
Signed by the photographer
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1990s Ellen von Unwerth Photography
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Silver Gelatin
Bubbly II, Paris
By Ellen von Unwerth
Located in New York, NY
Signed by the photographer
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1990s Ellen von Unwerth Photography
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C Print
Choker, Prague
By Ellen von Unwerth
Located in New York, NY
Signed by the photographer
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1990s Ellen von Unwerth Photography
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C Print
Dog Walkers, Cannes
By Ellen von Unwerth
Located in New York, NY
Signed by the photographer
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1990s Ellen von Unwerth Photography
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Silver Gelatin
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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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Ellen von Unwerth Photography
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Archival Pigment
Diane Kruger "Blue Angel" portrait of the moviestar inspired by Marlene Dietrich
By Ellen von Unwerth
Located in Vienna, AT
Diane Kruger "Blue Angel" portrait of the movie star and model inspired by Marlene Dietrich.
The artwork is made and signed by the artist in a limited edi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Ellen von Unwerth Photography
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Silver Gelatin
Uncover, Warsaw - nude portrait of a model from a behind on a stairwell
By Ellen von Unwerth
Located in Vienna, AT
Uncover, Warsaw - nude portrait of a model from behind on a stairwell
The artwork is made and signed by the artist in a limited edition of 7. It is framed high-end in a black hardwoo...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Ellen von Unwerth Photography
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Silver Gelatin
Crash / Elle Macpherson - a portrait of the supermodel model "the Body"
By Ellen von Unwerth
Located in Vienna, AT
Available in multiple sizes. All prints are limited edition. High-end framing on request.
All prints are done and singed by the artist. The collector receives an additional certificate of authenticity from the gallery.
Elle Macpherson...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Ellen von Unwerth Photography
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Archival Pigment
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
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Ellen von Unwerth Photography
Untitled- sensual portrait of two models in masquerade costumes
By Ellen von Unwerth
Located in Vienna, AT
Untitled- sensual portrait of two models in masquerade costumes
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Ellen von Unwerth Photography
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Silver Gelatin
Jennifer Lopez - glamorous portrait of the pop star and diva
By Ellen von Unwerth
Located in Vienna, AT
Jennifer Lopez - glamorous portrait of the latin pop star and diva in a star sparkling outfit
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Kate Moss in Chanel & Karl Lagerfeld - supermodel & star designer portrait
By Ellen von Unwerth
Located in Vienna, AT
Kate Moss in Chanel & Karl Lagerfeld - portrait of the supermodel & star designer
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1990s Contemporary Ellen von Unwerth Photography
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Nudes at the Royalton - portrait of two nude models
By Ellen von Unwerth
Located in Vienna, AT
The artwork is framed and signed by the artist in a strictly limited edition of 7.
It is framed in museum quality with a black hart-wood box, mat and 99% UV-resistant acrylic glass.
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Black & white portrait of supermodel Claudia Schiffer posing in a corset.
By Ellen von Unwerth
Located in Vienna, AT
Beautiful black & white portrait of supermodel Claudia Schiffer. She's posing in a black corset and grabbing her hair temptingly.
Ellen von Unwerth - the female Helmut Newton - is ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Ellen von Unwerth Photography
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Silver Gelatin
Adriana Lima Wicked - the supermodel naked on a broom with tights
By Ellen von Unwerth
Located in Vienna, AT
Beautiful black & white fine art print of topmodel Adriana Lima on a broom. The Victoria's Secret star is posing in black tights and high heels.
Ellen vo...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Ellen von Unwerth Photography
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Adriana Lima Cat - Wicked series, behind with tights and high heels
By Ellen von Unwerth
Located in Vienna, AT
Beautiful black & white fine art print of topmodel Adriana Lima with a cat. The Victoria's Secret star is posing from behind in sexy lingerie and black hi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Ellen von Unwerth Photography
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Archival Pigment
Vincent Cassel et Monica Bellucci, Paris, Celebrity, black and white photography
By Ellen von Unwerth
Located in Munich, DE
Price range: 9,000 - 36,000 €
Limited Edition of 3
More sizes:
40x50cm/15.7x19.6 in: Edition of 15
50x60cm/19.6x23.6 in: Edition of 15
70x100cm/27.6x39 in: Edition of 7
Ellen von ...
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Early 2000s Contemporary Ellen von Unwerth Photography
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Archival Pigment
The Story of Olga, Celebrity, black and white photography, nude
By Ellen von Unwerth
Located in Munich, DE
Price range: 9,000 - 36,000 €
Limited Edition of 15
More sizes:
50x60cm/19.6x23.6 in: Edition of 15
70x100cm/27.6x39 in: Edition of 7
120x180cm/47x70.8 in: Edition of 3
Ellen von U...
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2010s Contemporary Ellen von Unwerth Photography
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Rainy Day, Celebrity, black and white photography, nude
By Ellen von Unwerth
Located in Munich, DE
Price range: 9,000 - 36,000 €
Limited Edition of 15
More sizes:
50x60cm/19.6x23.6 in: Edition of 15
70x100cm/27.6x39 in: Edition of 7
120x180cm/47x70.8 in: Edition of 3
Ellen von U...
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1990s Contemporary Ellen von Unwerth Photography
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Playboy Bunnies, New York, Celebrity, black and white photography, nude
By Ellen von Unwerth
Located in Munich, DE
Price range: 9,000 - 36,000 €
Limited Edition of 15
More sizes:
50x60cm/19.6x23.6 in: Edition of 15
70x100cm/27.6x39 in: Edition of 7
120x180cm/47x70.8 in: Edition of 3
Ellen von U...
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1990s Contemporary Ellen von Unwerth Photography
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Archival Pigment
Pamela Anderson, New York, Celebrity, black and white photography, nude
By Ellen von Unwerth
Located in Munich, DE
Price range: 9,000 - 36,000 €
Limited Edition of 15
More sizes:
50x60cm/19.6x23.6 in: Edition of 15
70x100cm/27.6x39 in: Edition of 7
120x180cm/47x70.8 in: Edition of 3
Ellen von U...
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Early 2000s Contemporary Ellen von Unwerth Photography
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Archival Pigment
Peaches, Rouilly le Bas, Celebrity, black and white photography, nude
By Ellen von Unwerth
Located in Munich, DE
Price range: 22,000 - 36,000 €
Limited Edition of 7, Last piece available
More sizes:
40x50cm/15.7x19.6 in: Edition of 15, 1AP
50x60cm/19.6x23.6 in: Edition of 15, 1AP
120x180cm/47x...
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Early 2000s Contemporary Ellen von Unwerth Photography
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Archival Pigment
Maria Luisa with white Pearls, New York, Celebrity, black and white photography
By Ellen von Unwerth
Located in Munich, DE
Price range: 9,000 - 36,000 €
Limited Edition of 15
More sizes:
50x60cm/19.6x23.6 in: Edition of 15
70x100cm/27.6x39 in: Edition of 7
120x180cm/47x70.8 in: Edition of 3
Ellen von U...
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1990s Contemporary Ellen von Unwerth Photography
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