Ellen von Unwerth Portrait 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
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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Madonna - the superstar with tights dresses as a bunny, before a gold curtain
By Ellen von Unwerth
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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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Peeking Bunny - model with bunny mask through door, 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
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Ellen von Unwerth Portrait Photography
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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
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2010s Contemporary Ellen von Unwerth Portrait 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
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2010s Contemporary Ellen von Unwerth Portrait 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 Portrait Photography
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Kiss me Quick, Paris – Bedazzled, Supermodel Lindsey Wixson
By Ellen von Unwerth
Located in Vienna, AT
Kiss me Quick, Paris – Bedazzled, Supermodel Lindsey Wixson
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Ellen von Unwerth Portrait Photography
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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 Portrait 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.
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Early 2000s Contemporary Ellen von Unwerth Portrait Photography
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Archival Pigment
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
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Ellen von Unwerth Portrait Photography
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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.
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Ellen von Unwerth Portrait Photography
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Silver Gelatin
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 Portrait Photography
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 Portrait 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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Claudia Schiffer posing in a corset - Guess campaign, fine art photography, 2012
By Ellen von Unwerth
Located in Vienna, AT
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Ellen von Unwerth Portrait Photography
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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
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Early 2000s Contemporary Ellen von Unwerth Portrait 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
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1990s Contemporary Ellen von Unwerth Portrait Photography
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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
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Early 2000s Contemporary Ellen von Unwerth Portrait Photography
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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 €
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1990s Contemporary Ellen von Unwerth Portrait Photography
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First lesson, Kate Moss, 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 7
More sizes:
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1990s Contemporary Ellen von Unwerth Portrait Photography
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Kate Moss, Kino Paris, Celebrity, black and white photography
By Ellen von Unwerth
Located in Munich, DE
Price range: 9,000 - 36,000 €
Limited Edition of 7
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50x60cm/19.6x23.6 in: Edition of 15
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1980s Contemporary Ellen von Unwerth Portrait Photography
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Eva Green, 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
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2010s Contemporary Ellen von Unwerth Portrait Photography
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Dirndl - portrait of a model in a traditional Bavarian dress
By Ellen von Unwerth
Located in Vienna, AT
Available in multiple sizes. All prints are limited edition. High-end framing on request.
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2010s Contemporary Ellen von Unwerth Portrait 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 Portrait Photography
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Silver Gelatin
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 Portrait 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 Portrait Photography
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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 Portrait Photography
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Kate Moss Shopping - Supermodel in front of a fridge wearing a light pink dress
By Ellen von Unwerth
Located in Vienna, AT
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Early 2000s Contemporary Ellen von Unwerth Portrait Photography
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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.
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1990s Contemporary Ellen von Unwerth Portrait Photography
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Cherry Kiss - two models with a mask on kissing each other
By Ellen von Unwerth
Located in Vienna, AT
Cherry Kiss - two models with a mask on kissing each other.
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21st Century and Contemporary Ellen von Unwerth Portrait Photography
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Gaga Incognito
By Ellen von Unwerth
Located in New York, NY
All editions signed by the photographer.
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Early 2000s Ellen von Unwerth Portrait Photography
Gaga
By Ellen von Unwerth
Located in New York, NY
All editions signed by the photographer.
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Early 2000s Ellen von Unwerth Portrait Photography
Bitch! model on the floor with red lips and high-heels
By Ellen von Unwerth
Located in Vienna, AT
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Eva Herzigova smoking
By Ellen von Unwerth
Located in Vienna, AT
Beautiful black and white portrait of supermodel Eva Herzigova wearing a black cylinder hat and blowing smoke out of her mouth.
She is styled in garconne...
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21st Century and Contemporary Ellen von Unwerth Portrait Photography
Kate Moss - the supermodel kneeling in front of a fridge holding a cucumber
By Ellen von Unwerth
Located in Vienna, AT
High-end framing available on request.
Ellen von Unwerth is one of the most famous and influential photographers in the world. Her artistic achievements have been honored with trul...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Ellen von Unwerth Portrait Photography
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'Elisabeth Hurley NYC'- with cigarette in the kitchen, fine art photography 1997
By Ellen von Unwerth
Located in Vienna, AT
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1990s Contemporary Ellen von Unwerth Portrait Photography
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Kate Moss Smoking - b&w nude portrait of supermodel, 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.
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Ellen von Unwerth Portrait Photography
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Milla Jovovich
By Ellen von Unwerth
Located in Vienna, AT
Great portrait of supermodel Milla Jovovich wearing a drivers cap and a bow tie in front of a turquoise background.
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21st Century and Contemporary Ellen von Unwerth Portrait Photography
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