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Horst P. Horst Art

German, 1906-1999

Horst P. Horst (born Horst Paul Albert Bohrmann) was one of the towering figures of 20th-century fashion photography.

Best known for his work with Vogue, who called him “photography’s alchemist," Horst rose to prominence in Paris in the interwar years, publishing his first work with the magazine in 1931. In the decades that followed, Horst’s experimentations with radical composition, nudity, double exposures and other avant-garde techniques would produce some of the most iconic fashion images ever, like Mainbocher Corset and Lisa with Harp (both 1939).

As the New York Times once described, “Horst tamed the avant-garde to serve fashion.” Though associated most closely with fashion photography, Horst captured portraits of many of the 20th century’s brightest luminaries, dabbling with influences as far-ranging as Surrealism and Romanticism.

“I like taking photographs because I like life,” Horst once said. “And I love photographing people best of all because most of all I love humanity.”

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Artist: Horst P. Horst
Male Nude II, N.Y.

Horst P. HorstMale Nude II, N.Y., 1952/printed later

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Male Nude II, N.Y.

By Horst P. Horst

Located in New York, NY

Selenium-toned gelatin silver print (Edition of 25) Signed in pencil, recto Also signed, titled, dated, and numbered in pencil, verso 20 x 16 inches, sheet size 14 x 14 inches, ima...

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1950s Other Art Style Horst P. Horst Art

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Silver Gelatin

Coco Chanel, Paris

Horst P. HorstCoco Chanel, Paris, 1937

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Coco Chanel, Paris

By Horst P. Horst

Located in New York, NY

Signed by the photographer.

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1930s Horst P. Horst Art

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Silver Gelatin

Male Nude II (Backside) N.Y.
Male Nude II (Backside) N.Y.

Horst P. HorstMale Nude II (Backside) N.Y., 1952

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Male Nude II (Backside) N.Y.

By Horst P. Horst

Located in Santa Monica, CA

Edition of 10 Horst began his photography career in 1931 working for Paris Vogue. Shortly after he succeeded his friend and mentor, George Hoyningen-Huene, as head photographer of V...

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1950s Horst P. Horst Art

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Platinum

Calla Aethiopica

Horst P. HorstCalla Aethiopica, 1945

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Calla Aethiopica

By Horst P. Horst

Located in New York, NY

All editions signed by the photographer.

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1940s Horst P. Horst Art

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Silver Gelatin

Lisa Fonssagrives

Horst P. HorstLisa Fonssagrives, 1939

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Lisa Fonssagrives

By Horst P. Horst

Located in New York, NY

All editions signed by the photographer.

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1930s Horst P. Horst Art

Waxed Beauty, New York

Horst P. HorstWaxed Beauty, New York, 1938

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Waxed Beauty, New York

By Horst P. Horst

Located in New York, NY

All editions signed by the photographer.

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1930s Horst P. Horst Art

Coreopsis

Horst P. HorstCoreopsis

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Coreopsis

By Horst P. Horst

Located in New York, NY

Coreopsis

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Strawberry in Blue Vase

Horst P. HorstStrawberry in Blue Vase

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Strawberry in Blue Vase

By Horst P. Horst

Located in New York, NY

Strawberry in Blue Vase

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Hand on Torso

Horst P. HorstHand on Torso, 1940

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Hand on Torso

By Horst P. Horst

Located in New York, NY

All editions signed by the photographer.

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1940s Horst P. Horst Art

Salvador Dali

Horst P. HorstSalvador Dali, 1943

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Salvador Dali

By Horst P. Horst

Located in New York, NY

All editions signed by the photographer.

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1940s Horst P. Horst Art

Nautilus Pompileus II

Horst P. HorstNautilus Pompileus II, 1945

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Nautilus Pompileus II

By Horst P. Horst

Located in New York, NY

All editions signed by the photographer.

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1940s Horst P. Horst Art

Merle Oberon, New York

Horst P. HorstMerle Oberon, New York, 1942

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Merle Oberon, New York

By Horst P. Horst

Located in New York, NY

All editions signed by the photographer.

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1940s Horst P. Horst Art

Mary Martin

Horst P. HorstMary Martin, 1938

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Mary Martin

By Horst P. Horst

Located in New York, NY

All editions signed by the photographer.

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1930s Horst P. Horst Art

Mainbocher Corset, Paris

Horst P. HorstMainbocher Corset, Paris, 1939

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Mainbocher Corset, Paris

By Horst P. Horst

Located in New York, NY

Signed by the photographer

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1930s Horst P. Horst Art

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Photographic Paper

Louise Brooks

Horst P. HorstLouise Brooks, 1982

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Louise Brooks

By Horst P. Horst

Located in New York, NY

All editions signed by the photographer.

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1980s Horst P. Horst Art

Lotus Blossom

Horst P. HorstLotus Blossom

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Lotus Blossom

By Horst P. Horst

Located in New York, NY

All editions signed by the photographer.

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20th Century Horst P. Horst Art

Gloxinia

Horst P. HorstGloxinia

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Gloxinia

By Horst P. Horst

Located in New York, NY

All editions signed by the photographer.

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20th Century Horst P. Horst Art

Model in black holding glove

Horst P. HorstModel in black holding glove

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Model in black holding glove

By Horst P. Horst

Located in New York, NY

All editions signed by the photographer.

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20th Century Horst P. Horst Art

Dali Costumes, Paris

Horst P. HorstDali Costumes, Paris, 1939

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Dali Costumes, Paris

By Horst P. Horst

Located in New York, NY

All editions signed by the photographer.

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1930s Horst P. Horst Art

Helen Bennett, Chanel

Horst P. HorstHelen Bennett, Chanel, 1938

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Helen Bennett, Chanel

By Horst P. Horst

Located in New York, NY

All editions signed by the photographer.

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1930s Horst P. Horst Art

Black Bodice, New York

Horst P. HorstBlack Bodice, New York, 1948

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Black Bodice, New York

By Horst P. Horst

Located in New York, NY

All editions signed by the photographer.

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1940s Horst P. Horst Art

Bette Davis

Horst P. HorstBette Davis, 1938

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Bette Davis

By Horst P. Horst

Located in New York, NY

All editions signed by the photographer.

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1930s Horst P. Horst Art

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Questions About Horst P. Horst Art
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    1stDibs ExpertJanuary 10, 2025
    Horst P. Horst is famous for his photography. He was one of the towering figures of 20th-century fashion photography. Best known for his work with Vogue, which called him “photography’s alchemist," Horst rose to prominence in Paris in the interwar years, publishing his first work with the magazine in 1931. In the following decades, Horst’s experimentations with radical composition, nudity, double exposures and other avant-garde techniques would produce some of the most iconic fashion images ever, like Mainbocher Corset and Lisa with Harp. Explore a range of Horst P. Horst photography on 1stDibs.

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