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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
Electric Beauty, Paris

Electric Beauty, 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

Birthday Gloves, New York

Birthday Gloves, New York

By Horst P. Horst

Located in New York, NY

Signed by the photographer

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1940s Horst P. Horst Art

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Photographic Paper

Muriel Maxwell, New York

Muriel Maxwell, New York

By Horst P. Horst

Located in New York, NY

Signed by the photographer

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1940s Horst P. Horst Art

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Photographic Paper

Yves Saint Laurent, Paris

Yves Saint Laurent, Paris

By Horst P. Horst

Located in New York, NY

Signed by the photographer

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1950s Horst P. Horst Art

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Photographic Paper

Irving Penn, New York

Irving Penn, New York

By Horst P. Horst

Located in New York, NY

Signed by the photographer

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1950s Horst P. Horst Art

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Photographic Paper

Luchino Visconti, Paris

Luchino Visconti, 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

Noel Coward, Paris

Noel Coward, 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

Male Nude (Frontal)

Male Nude (Frontal)

By Horst P. Horst

Located in New York, NY

Signed by the photographer

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1950s Horst P. Horst Art

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Photographic Paper

Lotus

Lotus

By Horst P. Horst

Located in New York, NY

Photographer’s stamp on the verso

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1980s Horst P. Horst Art

Materials

Photographic Paper

Dahlias

Dahlias

By Horst P. Horst

Located in New York, NY

Photographer’s stamp on the verso

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1980s Horst P. Horst Art

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Photographic Paper

Three Roses, c. 1985

Three Roses, c. 1985

By Horst P. Horst

Located in New York, NY

Photographer’s stamp on the verso

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1980s Horst P. Horst Art

Materials

Photographic Paper

Caladium and Hosta Leaves

Caladium and Hosta Leaves

By Horst P. Horst

Located in New York, NY

Signed by the photographer

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Late 20th Century Horst P. Horst Art

Materials

Photographic Paper

Mainbocher Corset, Paris

Mainbocher Corset, Paris

By Horst P. Horst

Located in Santa Monica, CA

Horst P. Horst 1906-1999 Mainbocher Corset, Paris, August 11, 1939 Signed, titled & dated in pencil on verso with photographer's embossed stamp on recto. Platinum Palladium Print Pap...

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20th Century Horst P. Horst Art

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Platinum

Carmen Face Massage, N.Y.

Carmen Face Massage, N.Y.

By Horst P. Horst

Located in Santa Monica, CA

Horst P. Horst 1906-1999 Carmen Face Massage, N.Y., 1946 (Printed Later) Signed, Titled, Dated on verso. Stamp on recto Gelatin Silver Print Image: 14 x 17 3/4", Paper 16 x20"

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20th Century Horst P. Horst Art

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Silver Gelatin

Alex Dress, Paris

Alex Dress, Paris

By Horst P. Horst

Located in Santa Monica, CA

Horst P. Horst 1906-1999 Alex Dress, Paris, 1938 (Printed Later) Signed, Titled and Dated in pencil on verso. Artist stamp on recto. Gelatin Silver Print Image - 8"x11", Paper - 11"x14"

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1930s Horst P. Horst Art

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Silver Gelatin

V.O.G.U.E. (Lisa Fonssagrives-Penn), New York

V.O.G.U.E. (Lisa Fonssagrives-Penn), New York

By Horst P. Horst

Located in Santa Monica, CA

Horst P. Horst 1906-1999 VOGUE, NY (Lisa Fonssagrives, Penn Fashion), 1940 (Printed Later) Signed, Titled, Dated in pencil on verso. Blind Stamp on recto Platinum Palladium Print Ima...

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20th Century Horst P. Horst Art

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Platinum

Male Nude II, N.Y.

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

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

Tulips, Oyster Bay, N.Y.

Tulips, Oyster Bay, N.Y.

By Horst P. Horst

Located in Santa Monica, CA

Horst P. Horst 1906-1999 Tulips, Oyster Bay, N.Y., 1989 Signed, titled, & dated in pencil with artist's stamp on print verso Gelatin Silver Print Paper 20 x 16 inches; Image 13 1/2 x 11 1/4 inches, Mat 24 x 20 inches 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 Vogue's photo studios. It was during the 1930's that Horst established his trademark style, which incorporated dramatic lighting and an unparalleled eye for grace that enabled Horst to create images that portray his subjects as emblems of elegance. 
For sixty years, Horst photographed...

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1980s Horst P. Horst Art

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Silver Gelatin

Lisa on Silk II, N.Y., 1940

Lisa on Silk II, N.Y., 1940

By Horst P. Horst

Located in Santa Monica, CA

Horst P. Horst 1906-1999 Lisa on Silk II, N.Y., 1940 Signed, titled, numbered, & dated in pencil on print verso; Embossed with artist's signature on recto Gelatin Silver Print Image:...

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1940s Horst P. Horst Art

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Silver Gelatin

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

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

Round the Clock I, N.Y.

Round the Clock I, N.Y.

By Horst P. Horst

Located in Santa Monica, CA

Horst P. Horst 1906-1999 Round The Clock I, New york, 1987 Embossed stamp on recto; Signed, titled and dated in pencil on verso Gelatin Silver Print Sheet 11x14 inches; Image: 9.5x12 inches; Matted 16x20 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 Vogue's photo studios. It was during the 1930's that Horst established his trademark style, which incorporated dramatic lighting and an unparalleled eye for grace that enabled Horst to create images that portray his subjects as emblems of elegance. In his portrait of Coco Chanel, one of his most famous images, he captures a woman who was rarely photographed, and creates a striking composition with her regal profile and the exquisite chair. 
For sixty years, Horst photographed...

Category

1980s Horst P. Horst Art

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Silver Gelatin

Calla Aethiopica

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

Lisa Fonssagrives

By Horst P. Horst

Located in New York, NY

All editions signed by the photographer.

Category

1930s Horst P. Horst Art

Waxed Beauty, New York

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

Strawberry in Blue Vase

Strawberry in Blue Vase

By Horst P. Horst

Located in New York, NY

Strawberry in Blue Vase

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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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Hand on Torso

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

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

Nautilus Pompileus II

By Horst P. Horst

Located in New York, NY

All editions signed by the photographer.

Category

1940s Horst P. Horst Art

Merle Oberon, New York

Merle Oberon, New York

By Horst P. Horst

Located in New York, NY

All editions signed by the photographer.

Category

1940s Horst P. Horst Art

Mary Martin

Mary Martin

By Horst P. Horst

Located in New York, NY

All editions signed by the photographer.

Category

1930s Horst P. Horst Art

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Find a wide variety of authentic Horst P. Horst art available for sale on 1stDibs. If you’re browsing the collection of art to introduce a pop of color in a neutral corner of your living room or bedroom, you can find work that includes elements of purple and other colors. You can also browse by medium to find art by Horst P. Horst in paper, photographic paper, silver gelatin print and more. Much of the original work by this artist or collective was created during the 20th century and is mostly associated with the Pop Art style. Not every interior allows for large Horst P. Horst art, so small editions measuring 9 inches across are available. Customers who are interested in this artist might also find the work of Axel Crieger, Joachim Schmeisser, and Sebastião Salgado. Horst P. Horst art prices can differ depending upon medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $8,000 and tops out at $20,000, while the average work can sell for $15,544.

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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.