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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Thirsty - Milk dripping out of a Model's Mouth, b&w fine art photography, 2015
By Ellen von Unwerth
Located in Vienna, AT
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Ellen von Unwerth is one of the most famous and influential photographers in the world. Her artistic achievements have been honored with...
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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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Milla Jovovich - the actress with devil horns and hand with gloves in b&w
By Ellen von Unwerth
Located in Vienna, AT
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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
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Bunny on pedestal - nude model with bunny ears
By Ellen von Unwerth
Located in Vienna, AT
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White Bunny II - model looking in the mirror
By Ellen von Unwerth
Located in Vienna, AT
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White Bunny - Model with crystalised bunny Mask, b&w fine art photography, 2012
By Ellen von Unwerth
Located in Vienna, AT
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Pamela Anderson - in a playboy bunny costume, 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.
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Ellen von Unwerth Photography
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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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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
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
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2010s Contemporary Ellen von Unwerth Photography
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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
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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Crash, Elle Macpherson - nude model with newspaper, fine art photography, 2004
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.
The famous australian Model Elle Macpherson...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Ellen von Unwerth Photography
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Gossip - sensual portrait of two models in masks, fine art photography, 2003
By Ellen von Unwerth
Located in Vienna, AT
All prints are limited edition. Available in multiple sizes. High-end framing on request.
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Ellen von Unwerth Photography
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Silver Gelatin
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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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Ellen von Unwerth Photography
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Claudia Schiffer posing in a corset - Guess campaign, fine art photography, 2012
By Ellen von Unwerth
Located in Vienna, AT
All prints are limited edition. Available in multiple sizes. High-end framing on request.
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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
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
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Ellen von U...
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1990s Contemporary Ellen von Unwerth Photography
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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
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Early 2000s Contemporary Ellen von Unwerth Photography
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Girl in chain, Celebrity, black and white photography, nude
By Ellen von Unwerth
Located in Munich, DE
Price range: 9,000 - 36,000 €
Limited Edition of 15
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2010s Contemporary Ellen von Unwerth Photography
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Eva Green, Celebrity, black and white photography
By Ellen von Unwerth
Located in Munich, DE
Price range: 9,000 - 36,000 €
Limited Edition of 15
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40x50cm/15.7x19.6 in: Edition of 15
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2010s Contemporary Ellen von Unwerth Photography
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Kate Moss, Celebrity, black and white photography, nude
By Ellen von Unwerth
Located in Munich, DE
Price range: 9,000 - 36,000 €
Limited Edition of 3
More sizes:
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50x60cm/19.6x23.6 in: Edition of 15
70x100cm/27.6x39 in: Edition of 7
Ellen von U...
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1990s Contemporary Ellen von Unwerth Photography
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Christy Turlington & Linda Evangelista, Cannes, Celebrity, black and white
By Ellen von Unwerth
Located in Munich, DE
Price range: 9,000 - 36,000 €
Limited Edition of 15
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Ellen von U...
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1990s Contemporary Ellen von Unwerth Photography
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Better fun, 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:
40x50cm/15.7x19.6 in: Edition of 15
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120x180cm/47x70.8 in: Edition of 3
Ellen von U...
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2010s Contemporary Ellen von Unwerth Photography
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Penelope Cruz, Paris
By Ellen von Unwerth
Located in Munich, DE
Price range: 11,000 - 36,000 €
Limited Edition of 15
Ellen von Unwerth is a photographer and director. In addition to her career as fashion photographer, filmmaker and video direct...
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2010s Contemporary Ellen von Unwerth Photography
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Nudes in the Royalton, New York
By Ellen von Unwerth
Located in Munich, DE
Price range: 9,000 - 36,000 €
Limited Edition of 15
More sizes:
40x50cm/15.7x19.6 in: Edition of 15
50x60cm/19.6x23.6 in: Edition of 15
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Ellen von...
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2010s Contemporary Ellen von Unwerth Photography
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Wicked, Adriana Lima
By Ellen von Unwerth
Located in Munich, DE
Price range: 9,000 - 36,000 €
Limited Edition of 15
More sizes:
40x50cm/15.7x19.6 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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Elle Macpherson, New York
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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Heidi, Kitzbuehel
By Ellen von Unwerth
Located in Munich, DE
Price range: 9,000 - 60,000 €
Also available in:
50x60cm, Edition of 10
70x100cm, Edition of 7
120x180 cm, Edition of 3, LAST AP
150x230cm, Edition 3
A girl with red stockings is wa...
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2010s Contemporary Ellen von Unwerth Photography
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Leg Show
By Ellen von Unwerth
Located in Vienna, AT
Cheeky picture of three models with suspenders in 40s vintage style from behind.
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1990s Ellen von Unwerth Photography
Peaches
By Ellen von Unwerth
Located in Vienna, AT
Other sizes and high end framing on request.
Ellen von Unwerth is known for her erotic images, always playing with female sexuality, innocence, and the forbidden. Most of Unwerth's ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Ellen von Unwerth Photography
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Archival Pigment
Easy Rider
By Ellen von Unwerth
Located in Vienna, AT
Sexy nude picture of two models riding a motorcycle.
Ellen von Unwerth - the female Helmut Newton - is one of the most famous and influential photographers in the world. Her artisti...
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21st Century and Contemporary Ellen von Unwerth Photography
Punishment
By Ellen von Unwerth
Located in Vienna, AT
Provocative nude picture of two models with masks and whip.
Ellen von Unwerth - the female Helmut Newton - is one of the most famous and influential...
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21st Century and Contemporary Ellen von Unwerth Photography
'Naomi Campbell Shaving' - the model sitting on a toilet, fine art photography
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 certifi...
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1990s Contemporary Ellen von Unwerth Photography
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Archival Pigment
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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1990s Ellen von Unwerth Photography
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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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Early 2000s Ellen von Unwerth Photography
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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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1990s Ellen von Unwerth Photography
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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.
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2010s Ellen von Unwerth Photography
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Penelope Cruz smoking Cigar - the actress posing with her arms behind her head
By Ellen von Unwerth
Located in Vienna, AT
Star actress Penelope Cruz smoking. High-end framing available.
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Embrace
By Ellen von Unwerth
Located in Vienna, AT
Nude models covered with mud embracing each other.
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21st Century and Contemporary Ellen von Unwerth Photography
Disco Hat
By Ellen von Unwerth
Located in Vienna, AT
Disco hat worn by a model, sticking the tongue out.
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21st Century and Contemporary Ellen von Unwerth Photography
Nudes at Royalton - two Models undressing, fine art photography, 1992
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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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Ellen von Unwerth Photography
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Heimat
By Ellen von Unwerth
Located in Vienna, AT
Picture of a girl with red stockings and a thong from behind on a hiking way in Bavaria, Germany.
In the foreground the blue sky and a green meadow, a alpine cabin and the mountains....
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2010s Ellen von Unwerth Photography
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.
Ellen von Unwerth is one of the most famous and influential photographers in the world. H...
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1990s Ellen von Unwerth Photography
Naomi Campbell - portrait of the supermodel wearing Mickey Mouse ears
By Ellen von Unwerth
Located in Vienna, AT
Naomi Campbell - portrait of the supermodel wearing Mickey Mouse ears
The artwork is signed and made by the artist in a strictly limited edition of 7. Other sizes on request.
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1990s Contemporary Ellen von Unwerth Photography
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Kate Moss Cinema
By Ellen von Unwerth
Located in Vienna, AT
Portrait of the iconic supermodel, wearing glasses and a white coat.
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21st Century and Contemporary Ellen von Unwerth Photography
Leg Show II - Models in Stockings sitting on a fence, fine art photography, 2002
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 certifi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Ellen von Unwerth Photography
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Whip
By Ellen von Unwerth
Located in Vienna, AT
Ellen von Unwerth is one of the most famous and influential photographers in the world. Her artistic achievements have been honored with truly great photography awards. She discovere...
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Nadja Auermann, Smoke - nude portrait with cigarette, fine art photography
By Ellen von Unwerth
Located in Vienna, AT
All prints are limited edition. Available in multiple sizes. High-end framing on request.
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1990s Contemporary Ellen von Unwerth Photography
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Carla Bruni, Lavazza - Portrait with pool & coffee, 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.
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Late 20th Century Contemporary Ellen von Unwerth Photography
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Archival Pigment
Claudia Schiffer
By Ellen von Unwerth
Located in Vienna, AT
Beautiful black and white full body portrait of supermodel Claudia Schiffer coming through a door with her blazer open.
Ellen von Unwerth - the femal...
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1990s Ellen von Unwerth Photography
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 limite...
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1990s Contemporary Ellen von Unwerth Photography
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Kate Moss with Letter
By Ellen von Unwerth
Located in Vienna, AT
Great full body black and white portrait of young supermodel Kate Moss on a balcony holding a letter with thoughtful gaze. She is wearing a long coat and looks down. Kate Moss is sty...
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1990s Ellen von Unwerth Photography
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