Herb Ritts Art

Vintage b/w photograph realized by Herb Ritts in 1987. Excellent condition.

For the 1994 Pirelli Calendar shot on the Paradise Island in the Bahamas, photographer Herb Ritts set out to capture in a series of nudes what he called “the gentle innocence” of Kat...

The quintessential distillation of American Pop culture in the eighties, "Pictures" by Herb Ritts, circa 1988. The book is in very good vintage condition and measures 11.25" x 14.5". A must have! #4282 Herb Ritts was an American fashion photographer who concentrated on black-and-white photography and portraits in the style of classical Greek sculpture. Consequently some of his more famous pieces are of male and female nudes in what can be called glamour photography. Ritts was born in Los Angeles, California to a prosperous family. His parents, Herb and Shirley Ritts, owned a successful furniture business. He received an economics degree from Bard College in upstate New York in 1974 and soon after returned to Los Angeles to work as a sales representative for his family's business. He came out as gay to his parents while in college; they were accepting and supportive. However, Ritts started taking night classes in photography and decided to dedicate himself to the art in the late 1970s. His first break into the business occurred as a result of taking portraits of his actor friend Richard Gere. These photos gained national exposure on the covers of many magazines. Throughout the 1980s and 1990s he worked with magazines such as Harper's Bazaar, Rolling Stone, Vanity Fair and Vogue on portraits of famous people and artistic photos of models. Subjects of his black-and-white celebrity portraits included Kofi Annan, Cindy Crawford, Tenzin Gyatso (the Dalai Lama), Madonna, Jack Nicholson and Elizabeth Taylor. In 1981, Ritts took photos for the album cover of Olivia Newton-John's Physical. He started his long term collaboration with Madonna in 1984, when he shot the ad for her movie Desperately Seeking Susan. In 1984, he photographed Eagles drummer and vocalist Don Henley for his second solo album Building the Perfect Beast. In 1986, Ritts shot the cover photo of Madonna's True Blue album. He later ventured into the world of music video at a suggestion of Madonna and filmed her video "Cherish". In 1988, he photographed Steve Winwood for his Roll With It album. In 1989, he photographed Belinda Carlisle...

Karen Alexander broke ground as a black model in the 1980s and 1990s and is sometimes known as “the other supermodel”. "Natural beauty and refined elegance of Karen Alexander" Ritt...

For the 1994 Pirelli Calendar shot in the Bahamas, photographer Herb Ritts set out to capture in a series of nudes what he called “the gentle innocence” of Kate Moss, who was then ju...

This is an original unsigned print for selection to the 1994 Pirelli Calendar, shot by Herb Ritts. Certificate of Authenticity and provenance will be provided. It's a very rare and ...

Set of Four Herbert and Shirley Ritts Wroughtan Inc. Wrought Iron, Leather & Bamboo Dining Side Chairs. Featuring a sturdy black enameled wrought iron framework, ergonomic curved st...

Pair of vintage b/w photographs realized by Herb Ritts in 1980s. Excellent condition.

Unsigned. Authenticated original Herb Ritts Print Notations on Verso Silver Gelatin Photograph Over Matted In Corners

Enhance your pace with these exquisite lucite bookends, crafted by Herbert and Shirley Ritts, parents of famed photographer Herb Ritts. Their sleek, minimalist design adds a touch o...

Photographer Herb Ritts was pivotal in launching the career of Danish model Helena Christensen in the early 1990s. Working together on the 1994 Pirelli Cal resulted in this beach por...

Fabulous modernist lucite bookends by Ritts Astrolite.

Karen Alexander broke ground as a black model in the 1980s and 1990s and is sometimes known as “the other supermodel”. Natural beauty Ritts wanted the 1994 Pirelli Calendar to be “mo...

A very cool pair of MCM triangle lucite bookends with spiral design by Herb Ritts for Astrolite, circa 1970s. The pair are in very good vintage condition and measure 11.5"W x 2"D x 5...

California Modern Transparent Helix Lucite Table Lamp by Herbert Ritts Inc. Los Angeles, California Astrolite Products, 1970's. Featuring an elevate...

A gorgeous air of midcentury Lucite bookends by Herb Ritts for Astrolite, circa 1970s. The pair are in excellent condition and would make a great addition to any midcentury study or ...

A gorgeous pair of mid-century lucite bookends by Herb Ritts for Astrolite, circa 1970s. The pair are in excellent condition and would make a great addition to any midcentury study o...

A framed black and white editioned photograph by American photographer Herb Ritts (1952–2002) dated to 1988. Entitled "Jack Nicholson IV, London", the work is one of the four iconic ...

Made of thick Lucite and shaped organically into a center piece or serving bowl resting on a flattened area on the bottom this bowl is attributed to the Ritts Company of Los Angeles ...

Signed by the photographer

Signed by the photographer on the verso

Signed by the photographer

Estate Stamped on the verso Please inquire about additional limited sizes and editions

Signed by the photographer on the verso Please inquire about additional limited sizes and editions

Signed by the photographer on the verso Please inquire about additional limited sizes and editions

Signed by the photographer on the verso Please inquire about additional limited sizes and editions

Estate Stamped on the verso Please inquire about additional limited sizes and editions

Estate Stamped Edition 15/25

Signed by the photographer

Signed by the photographer.