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Francesco Scavullo Portrait Photography

American, 1921-2004
Francesco Scavullo (1921–2004) was an American fashion photographer celebrated for his glamorous, highly polished style that helped define the look of late-20th-century popular culture. Born in Staten Island, New York, Scavullo began experimenting with photography in his teens, often using his sisters as models. After assisting Horst P. Horst at Vogue, he established his own career and quickly became one of the most in-demand photographers of his generation. Scavullo is best known for his decades-long collaboration with Cosmopolitan, where his bold, sensual, and confident images of women graced more than three decades of covers, beginning in the 1960s. His portraits extended well beyond fashion: he photographed countless celebrities, from Hollywood stars to musicians and cultural icons, including Barbra Streisand, Madonna, Grace Kelly, and Andy Warhol. His approach balanced glamour with intimacy, making his subjects appear both larger-than-life and approachable. Over the years, Scavullo published several books, including Scavullo on Beauty (1972), Scavullo Women (1982), and Scavullo: Photographs 1948–1984, which solidified his place in both the fashion and fine art worlds. His work has been exhibited internationally and is part of major collections, including the Museum of Modern Art in New York. For collectors, Scavullo’s posters, exhibition prints, and signed ephemera hold strong value. They not only capture the aesthetics of an era but also represent the enduring appeal of an artist whose images helped shape the public’s perception of beauty, celebrity, and style in the latter half of the 20th century.
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Artist: Francesco Scavullo
Janis Joplin, 1969
By Francesco Scavullo
Located in Washington, DC
Artist: Francesco Scavullo (after) Title: Janis Joplin, 1969 Portfolio: A Photographic Retrospective, Volume I: Song Medium: Gelatin Silver Print Year: 2004 Edition: 106/150 Signed: ...
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Early 2000s Photorealist Francesco Scavullo Portrait Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Deborah Harry, 1986
By Francesco Scavullo
Located in Washington, DC
Artist: Francesco Scavullo (after) Title: Deborah Harry, 1986 Portfolio: A Photographic Retrospective, Volume I: Song Medium: Gelatin Silver Print Year: 2004 Edition: Outside the edi...
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Early 2000s Photorealist Francesco Scavullo Portrait Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Cher, 1974
By Francesco Scavullo
Located in Washington, DC
Artist: Francesco Scavullo (after) Title: Cher, 1974 Portfolio: A Photographic Retrospective, Volume I: Song Medium: Gelatin Silver Print Year: 2004 Edition: 150 Signed: Signed in pe...
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Early 2000s Photorealist Francesco Scavullo Portrait Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Mick Jagger, 1973
By Francesco Scavullo
Located in Washington, DC
Artist: Francesco Scavullo (after) Title: Mick Jagger, 1973 Portfolio: A Photographic Retrospective, Volume I: Song Medium: Gelatin Silver Print Year: 2004 Edition: 99/150 Signed: Si...
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Early 2000s Photorealist Francesco Scavullo Portrait Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Ravi Skankar, 1977
By Francesco Scavullo
Located in Washington, DC
Artist: Francesco Scavullo (after) Title: Ravi Skankar, 1977 Portfolio: A Photographic Retrospective, Volume I: Song Medium: Gelatin Silver Print Year: 2004 Edition: 106/150 Signed: ...
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Early 2000s Photorealist Francesco Scavullo Portrait Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Pavarotti, 1977
By Francesco Scavullo
Located in Washington, DC
Artist: Francesco Scavullo (after) Title: Pavarotti, 1977 Portfolio: A Photographic Retrospective, Volume I: Song Medium: Gelatin Silver Print Year: 2004 Edition: 106/150 Signed: Sig...
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Early 2000s Photorealist Francesco Scavullo Portrait Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Lena Home, 1982
By Francesco Scavullo
Located in Washington, DC
Artist: Francesco Scavullo (after) Title: Lena Home, 1982 Portfolio: A Photographic Retrospective, Volume I: Song Medium: Gelatin Silver Print Year: 2004 Edition: 106/150 Signed: Sig...
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Early 2000s Photorealist Francesco Scavullo Portrait Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Muhammad Ali, Photograph by Francesco Scavullo
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Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Francesco Scavullo Title: Muhammad Ali, 1982 Medium: Gelatin Silver Print, stamped verso Image Size: 29.5 x 19 inches Size: 32.5 x 21 in. (82.55 x 53.34 cm)
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1980s Contemporary Francesco Scavullo Portrait Photography

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Photographic Paper, Silver Gelatin

Bernadette Peters, 1977
By Francesco Scavullo
Located in Washington, DC
Artist: Francesco Scavullo (after) Title: Bernadette Peters, 1977 Portfolio: A Photographic Retrospective, Volume I: Song Medium: Gelatin Silver Print Year: 2004 Edition: 106/150 Sig...
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Early 2000s Photorealist Francesco Scavullo Portrait Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Jay and Jed Johnson I
By Francesco Scavullo
Located in New York, NY
Gelatin silver print Studio stamp in black ink, verso This artwork is offered by ClampArt, located in New York City.
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Late 20th Century Other Art Style Francesco Scavullo Portrait Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Jay and Jed Johnson II
By Francesco Scavullo
Located in New York, NY
Gelatin silver print Studio stamp in black ink, verso This artwork is offered by ClampArt, located in New York City.
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Late 20th Century Other Art Style Francesco Scavullo Portrait Photography

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Silver Gelatin

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