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Herb Ritts Nude Photography

American, 1952-2000

Herb Ritts Jr. fashioned himself into one of the top photographers to emerge from the 1980s.

Ritts's aesthetic incorporated facets of life in and around Los Angeles. He often made use of the bright California sunlight to produce bold contrasts, and his preference for outdoor locations such as the desert and the beach helped to separate his photography from that of his New York-based peers.

Ritts's intimate portraiture, his modern yet classical treatment of the nude, and his innovative approach to fashion brought him international acclaim and placed him securely within an American tradition of portrait and magazine photography that includes Richard Avedon, Robert Mapplethorpe and Irving Penn.

From the late 1970s until Ritts's untimely death from AIDS-related complications in 2002, his ability to create images that successfully bridged the gap between art and commerce was not only a testament to the power of his imagination and technical skill, but also marked the synergistic union between art, popular culture and business that followed in the wake of the Pop art movement of the 1960s and 1970s.

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Artist: Herb Ritts
Kate Moss 1993, Paradise Island Bahamas, Original Print Custom Framed
By Herb Ritts
Located in London, GB
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...
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1990s Contemporary Herb Ritts Nude Photography

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Glass, Wood, Photographic Film, Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, C Print

Kate Moss, 1993 - For Pirelli 1994 , Paradise Island, Bahamas 'Nude with pearls'
By Herb Ritts
Located in London, GB
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...
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1990s Contemporary Herb Ritts Nude Photography

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Photographic Film, Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, Color

Kate Moss, 1993 - Nude for Pirelli 1994, Paradise Island, Bahamas
By Herb Ritts
Located in London, GB
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 ...
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1990s Contemporary Herb Ritts Nude Photography

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Archival Paper, Photographic Film, Color, Photographic Paper

Stephano Seated, Milan
By Herb Ritts
Located in New York, NY
Stephano Seated, Milan 1985 Signed, titled, dated, and numbered in pencil, verso; Also blindstamped, l.r. Platinum print (Edition of 25) 22.5 x 17.5 inches (57.2 x 44.5 cm) Conta...
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1980s Contemporary Herb Ritts Nude Photography

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Platinum

Tony with Rope, Los Angeles
By Herb Ritts
Located in New York, NY
Gelatin silver print with matte finish (Edition of 25) Signed, titled, dated, and numbered in pencil, verso Also blindstamped, l.r. This artwork is offered by ClampArt, located in ...
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1980s Other Art Style Herb Ritts Nude Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Waterfall Woman with Sphere, Hollywood
By Herb Ritts
Located in New York, NY
This artwork is offered by ClampArt, located in New York City.
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1980s Other Art Style Herb Ritts Nude Photography

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Silver Gelatin

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Find a wide variety of authentic Herb Ritts nude photography available for sale on 1stDibs. You can also browse by medium to find art by Herb Ritts in silver gelatin print, platinum print and more. Much of the original work by this artist or collective was created during the 1980s and is mostly associated with the modern style. Not every interior allows for large Herb Ritts nude photography, so small editions measuring 12 inches across are available. Customers who are interested in this artist might also find the work of Arthur Tress, Ariel Shelleg, and Fernando Natalici. Herb Ritts nude photography prices can differ depending upon medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $695 and tops out at $695, while the average work can sell for $695.
Questions About Herb Ritts Nude Photography
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Herb Ritts was known for his black and white style of photography. He shot a wide range of celebrities and iconic figures in the 1980s and ‘90s, and his work took inspiration from ancient Greek sculpture styles. On 1stDibs, find a collection of authentic Herb Ritts pieces from top sellers around the world.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Herb Ritts got into photography because of his friend, the actor Richard Gere. Before Gere became famous, Ritts agreed to take promotional photos of him in front of a classic car. The media widely circulated the photograph, and Ritts became more interested in the art form. You'll find a range of Herb Ritts photographic art on 1stDibs.

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