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
Kiss me Quick, Paris – Bedazzled, Supermodel Lindsey Wixson
By Ellen von Unwerth
Located in Vienna, AT
Kiss me Quick, Paris – Bedazzled, Supermodel Lindsey Wixson 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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Archival Pigment
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 certifica...
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Ellen von Unwerth Photography
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Archival Pigment
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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
Undercover, Warsaw - semi nude on a stairwell, fine art photography, 2019
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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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Ellen von Unwerth Photography
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Silver Gelatin
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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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 Ellen von Unwerth is one of the most famous and influential photographers in the world. Her artistic achievements...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Ellen von Unwerth Photography
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. All prints are done and signed by the artist. The collector receives an additional certificate of authenticity from the gallery. Ellen von Unwerth is a master at photographing women in lascivious outfits and sensual poses without the portrayed ever losing their power. This image depicts a model in a black dress with white ruffles and a bowtie necklace...
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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 Ellen von Unwerth is one of the most famous and influentia...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Ellen von Unwerth Photography
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Archival Pigment
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 Ellen von Unwerth is one of the most famous and influential photographers in the world. Her artistic...
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1990s Contemporary Ellen von Unwerth Photography
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Archival Pigment
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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Archival Pigment
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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. All prints are done and signed by the artist. The collector receives an additional certifica...
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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. All print...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Ellen von Unwerth Photography
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Archival Pigment
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.
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Heavy Duty - Girl carrying Milk through Cows Stable, Fine Art Photograhpy, 2015
By Ellen von Unwerth
Located in Vienna, AT
Girl in a Green dress carrying an old milk can through a cow stable, photographed by Ellen von Unwerth in 2015 for her ‘Heimat’ Series. All prints are limited edition. Available in m...
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2010s Contemporary Ellen von Unwerth Photography
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Archival Pigment
Dirndl - Closeup Portrait with Green Dirndl, Fine Art Photography, 2015
By Ellen von Unwerth
Located in Vienna, AT
Closeup of a blonde Model's Chest, wearing a Bavarian Dirndl, Pretzel Necklace, and red Lipstick, photographed by Ellen von Unwerth for her 'Heimat' S...
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2010s Contemporary Ellen von Unwerth Photography
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Archival Pigment
Kate Moss Shopping II - in a light pink negligee, coat and wiping her face off
By Ellen von Unwerth
Located in Vienna, AT
Supermodel Kate Moss in a kitchen in front of groceries and a fridge wearing a light pink negligee and coat and wiping her face off after drinking milk. All prints are limited editio...
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21st Century and Contemporary Ellen von Unwerth Photography
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Banana Boat - girls sitting on a blow up banana, fine art photography, 2015
By Ellen von Unwerth
Located in Vienna, AT
Four young women in vintage bathing suits and swimming caps enjoying a sunny day at the lake in the alps, photographed by Ellen von Unwerth in 2015. 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. In her series 'Heimat', Ellen von Unwerth embarks on a nostalgically playful photographic journey through her Bavarian homeland. Amidst the picturesque scenery, she captures numerous charming young women in revealing traditional attire and exceptionally handsome young farmers—who can blame her? Bavaria has never been more glamorous. 'Banana Boat...
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2010s Ellen von Unwerth Photography
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Archival Pigment
Bathing Beauties
By Ellen von Unwerth
Located in Vienna, AT
Portrait of models in floating tires in a blue swimming pool, styled in Vintage look. Ellen von Unwerth is one of the most famous and influential photographers in the world. Her arti...
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2010s Ellen von Unwerth Photography
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Garden of Eden
By Ellen von Unwerth
Located in Vienna, AT
Colorful portrait of a cheeky couple in a tree with red apples in a garden. Ellen von Unwerth is one of the most famous and influential photographers in the world. Her artistic achie...
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2010s Ellen von Unwerth Photography
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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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1990s Ellen von Unwerth Photography
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C Print
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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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Early 2000s Ellen von Unwerth Photography
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Silver Gelatin
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Freshly Bloomed, Bavaria
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
Price Upon Request
Bathing Beauties 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
Price Upon Request
Naomi Campbell
By Ellen von Unwerth
Located in Vienna, AT
Portrait of the supermodel in lingerie, gloves and knee-length boots on the phone. Ellen von Unwerth is one of the most famous and influential photographers in the world. Her artisti...
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Early 2000s Ellen von Unwerth Photography
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Keyhole - from the Heimat series
By Ellen von Unwerth
Located in Vienna, AT
Picture of a model in a pink dress and with braided hair spinning. Ellen von Unwerth is one of the most famous and influential photographers in the world. Her artistic achievements h...
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2010s Ellen von Unwerth Photography
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Brezel – Girl in Dirndl Looking through a Brezel, Fine Art Photography, 2015
By Ellen von Unwerth
Located in Vienna, AT
Picture of a model in a pink and blue traditional Bavarian costume looking through a Pretzel, photographed by Ellen von Unwerth in 2015 for her ‘Heimat’ Series. All prints are limite...
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2010s Contemporary Ellen von Unwerth Photography
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Archival Pigment
Baking Party – from the Heimat series
By Ellen von Unwerth
Located in Vienna, AT
Picture of four models with braided hair in lingerie kneading dough. Ellen von Unwerth is one of the most famous and influential photographers in the world. Her artistic achievements...
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2010s Ellen von Unwerth Photography
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On the Horse - from the Heimat series
By Ellen von Unwerth
Located in Vienna, AT
Picture of three models in short leather trousers with a horse in Bavaria, Germany, in front of a traditional house. Ellen von Unwerth is one of the most famous and influential photo...
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2010s Ellen von Unwerth Photography
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Playboy Bunnies, New York
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
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Monica Belluci with mask, opening her black top
By Ellen von Unwerth
Located in Vienna, AT
Erotic and seductive portrait of the Italian movie actress and model with mask. 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 Ellen von Unwerth Photography
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Silver Gelatin
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Leg Show, Story of Olga, Fine Art Photography
By Ellen von Unwerth
Located in Vienna, AT
Cheeky picture of three models with suspenders in 40s vintage style from behind. Ellen von Unwerth is one of the most famous and influential photographers in the world. Her artistic ...
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1990s Ellen von Unwerth Photography
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Archival Pigment
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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 w...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Ellen von Unwerth Photography
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Archival Pigment
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Smoke, The Story of Olga – nude with mask and cigar, 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 certifica...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Ellen von Unwerth Photography
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Lambda
The Awakening, From the Story of Olga - 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 certifica...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Ellen von Unwerth Photography
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Archival Pigment
We Can Do It! - Three Girls in Short Lederhosen, Fine Art Photography, 2015
By Ellen von Unwerth
Located in Vienna, AT
Three Girls in traditional German Lederhosen showing off their muscles, Photographed by Ellen von Unwerth in 2015 for her ‘Heimat’ Series. All prints are limited edition. Available i...
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2010s Contemporary Ellen von Unwerth Photography
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Archival Pigment
Freshly Bloomed, Heimat series, 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 certifica...
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2010s Ellen von Unwerth Photography
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Archival Pigment
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Snow White - nude model with an apple between rocks, fine art photography, 2015
By Ellen von Unwerth
Located in Vienna, AT
Other sizes and high-end framing on request. Ellen von Unwerth is one of the world's most famous and influential photographers. Her artistic achievements have been honored with truly...
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2010s Contemporary Ellen von Unwerth Photography
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Archival Pigment
Carla Bruni Smoking
By Ellen von Unwerth
Located in Vienna, AT
Nude portrait of supermodel Carla Bruni in Parisian chic.
Ellen von Unwerth - the female Helmut Newton - is one of the most famous and influential photogr...
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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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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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Upstairs, Paris - Model in Lingerie walking up Stairs, fine art photography 1996
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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1990s Contemporary Ellen von Unwerth Photography
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Archival Pigment
'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 certifica...
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1990s Contemporary Ellen von Unwerth Photography
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Archival Pigment
The Mask (Nadja Auermann)
By Ellen von Unwerth
Located in Vienna, AT
Portrait of the supermodel wearing a lace mask over her face. Ellen von Unwerth - the female Helmut Newton - is one of the most famous and influential photog...
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1990s Ellen von Unwerth Photography
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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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1990s Ellen von Unwerth Photography
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Silver Gelatin
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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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Silver Gelatin
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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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1990s Ellen von Unwerth Photography
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Silver Gelatin
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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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Silver Gelatin
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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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Silver Gelatin
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. Ellen von Unwerth - the female Helmut Newton - is one of the most famous and influential photographers in the world. H...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Ellen von Unwerth Photography
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Archival Pigment
Embrace
By Ellen von Unwerth
Located in Vienna, AT
Nude models covered with mud embracing each other.
Ellen von Unwerth - the female Helmut Newton - is one of the most famous and influential photographers in the world. Her artistic ...
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Disco Hat
By Ellen von Unwerth
Located in Vienna, AT
Disco hat worn by a model, sticking the tongue out.
Ellen von Unwerth is one of the most famous and influential photographers in the world. Her artistic achievements have been honor...
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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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