Mark Shaw Art

Backstage Balmain Dressing with Sunglasses -- Backstage at the 1954 Pierre Balmain Couture show. Image size is 32" x 48" (for 36" x 52" paper size). All Mark Shaw prints are made to order in limited editions on Hahnemuhle photo rag paper. Each print is Estate stamped on the back and signed and numbered by David Shaw, and accompanied by a letter of authenticity. Lead time is four to six weeks, but we often receive them sooner. *Please note this image is available in several sizes. Prices increase as editions sell out. Fashion photography in color of backstage at the 1954 Pierre Balmain Couture show. A model in a white and black ballgown...

Backstage Balmain Dressing with Sunglasses -- Backstage at the 1954 Pierre Balmain Couture show. Image size is 40" x 59" (for 44" x 63" paper size). All Mark Shaw prints are made to order in limited editions on Hahnemuhle photo rag paper. Each print is Estate stamped on the back and signed and numbered by David Shaw, and accompanied by a letter of authenticity. Lead time is four to six weeks, but we often receive them sooner. *Please note this image is available in several sizes. Prices increase as editions sell out. Fashion photography in color of backstage at the 1954 Pierre Balmain Couture show. A model in a white and black ballgown...

Mark Bohan with Models, 1961 -- According to Dior this image shows "Marc Bohan with models from his first collection (Spring-Summer 1961), which was a great success. The prettiness and freshness of his Dior clothes gave an alternative to clients who wanted to be fashionable and look feminine, yet feel safe. Bohan's designs only implied and flattered the body; they never dared to expose or reveal." Image size is 32" X 32" (for 36" X 36" paper size). All Mark Shaw prints are made to order in limited editions on Hahnemuhle photo rag paper. Each print is Estate stamped on the back and signed and numbered by David Shaw, and accompanied by a letter of authenticity. Lead time is four to six weeks, but we often receive them sooner. *Please note this image is available in several sizes. Prices increase as editions sell out. Fashion photography of Mark Bohan with four models. They stand in front of a 1920's backdrop of a man fixing a model's outfit. There is a model in a purple floral dress...

Balenciaga Green Skirt -- Shot in 1953 and published in the September 6, 1954 issue of LIFE at the Couture Salon of Cristobal Balenciaga. The source f...

Balenciaga Green Skirt -- Shot in 1953 and published in the September 6, 1954 issue of LIFE at the Couture Salon of Cristobal Balenciaga. The source f...

Sophie Malgat wears Dior in Dior's Passy Home, 1953 -- Sophie Malgat in Gray Chiffon Dior in Dior’s Paris Home. Outtake from a shoot for Life Nov. 9, 1953 issue. Mark Shaw’s camera captured this Dior clad model in the sunroom of Dior’s home in Passy. The house was originally built in the early 1900’s for an actress of the Comedie Francaise. Image size is 16" x 16" (for 17" x 22" paper size). All Mark Shaw prints are made to order in limited editions on Hahnemuhle photo rag paper. Each print is Estate stamped on the back and signed and numbered by David Shaw, and accompanied by a letter of authenticity. Lead time is four to six weeks, but we often receive them sooner. *Please note this image is available in several sizes. Prices increase as editions sell out. Fashion photography of Sophie Malgat wearing a gray chiffon dress by Dior. Sophie Malgat is at a window and turns to face the camera. Her hair is up and she is wearing red lipstick. There is a brown sofa between Sophie and the window. Some of her dress spills on to the sofa. This is also an interior photograph of Dior...

Sophie Malgat wears Dior in Dior's Passy Home, 1953 -- Sophie Malgat in Gray Chiffon Dior in Dior’s Paris Home. Outtake from a shoot for Life Nov. 9, 1953 issue. Mark Shaw’s camera captured this Dior clad model in the sunroom of Dior’s home in Passy. The house was originally built in the early 1900’s for an actress of the Comedie Francaise. Image size is 10" x 10" (for 11" x 17" paper size). All Mark Shaw prints are made to order in limited editions on Hahnemuhle photo rag paper. Each print is Estate stamped on the back and signed and numbered by David Shaw, and accompanied by a letter of authenticity. Lead time is four to six weeks, but we often receive them sooner. *Please note this image is available in several sizes. Prices increase as editions sell out. Fashion photography of Sophie Malgat wearing a gray chiffon dress by Dior. Sophie Malgat is at a window and turns to face the camera. Her hair is up and she is wearing red lipstick. There is a brown sofa between Sophie and the window. Some of her dress spills on to the sofa. This is also an interior photograph of Dior...

Sophie Malgat wears Dior in Dior's Passy Home, 1953 -- Sophie Malgat in Gray Chiffon Dior in Dior’s Paris Home. Outtake from a shoot for Life Nov. 9, 1953 issue. Mark Shaw’s camera captured this Dior clad model in the sunroom of Dior’s home in Passy. The house was originally built in the early 1900’s for an actress of the Comedie Francaise. Image size is 40" x 40" (for 44" x 44" paper size). All Mark Shaw prints are made to order in limited editions on Hahnemuhle photo rag paper. Each print is Estate stamped on the back and signed and numbered by David Shaw, and accompanied by a letter of authenticity. Lead time is four to six weeks, but we often receive them sooner. *Please note this image is available in several sizes. Prices increase as editions sell out. Fashion photography of Sophie Malgat wearing a gray chiffon dress by Dior. Sophie Malgat is at a window and turns to face the camera. Her hair is up and she is wearing red lipstick. There is a brown sofa between Sophie and the window. Some of her dress spills on to the sofa. This is also an interior photograph of Dior...

Sophie Malgat wears Dior in Dior's Passy Home, 1953 -- Sophie Malgat in Gray Chiffon Dior in Dior’s Paris Home. Outtake from a shoot for Life Nov. 9, 1953 issue. Mark Shaw’s camera captured this Dior clad model in the sunroom of Dior’s home in Passy. The house was originally built in the early 1900’s for an actress of the Comedie Francaise. Image size is 32" X 32" (for 36" X 36" paper size). All Mark Shaw prints are made to order in limited editions on Hahnemuhle photo rag paper. Each print is Estate stamped on the back and signed and numbered by David Shaw, and accompanied by a letter of authenticity. Lead time is four to six weeks, but we often receive them sooner. *Please note this image is available in several sizes. Prices increase as editions sell out. Fashion photography of Sophie Malgat wearing a gray chiffon dress by Dior. Sophie Malgat is at a window and turns to face the camera. Her hair is up and she is wearing red lipstick. There is a brown sofa between Sophie and the window. Some of her dress spills on to the sofa. This is also an interior photograph of Dior...

Backstage Balmain Floral Shawl -- Backstage at the 1954 Pierre Balmain Couture show. Image size is 13.75" x 20" (for 17" x 22" paper size). All Mark Shaw...

Backstage Balmain Floral Shawl -- Backstage at the 1954 Pierre Balmain Couture show. Image size is 32" x 48" (for 36" x 52" paper size). All Mark Shaw pr...

Backstage Balmain Floral Shawl -- Backstage at the 1954 Pierre Balmain Couture show. Image size is 22" x 32" (for 24" x 36" paper size). All Mark Shaw pr...

Backstage Balmain Floral Shawl -- Backstage at the 1954 Pierre Balmain Couture show. Image size is 40" x 59" (for 44" x 63" paper size). All Mark Shaw pr...

Backstage Balmain Floral Shawl -- Backstage at the 1954 Pierre Balmain Couture show. Image size is 10" x 15" (for 11" x 17" paper size). All Mark Shaw pr...

Elizabeth Taylor Black Suit, Hands on Hips -- Mark Shaw photographed Elizabeth Taylor for the October 15, 1956 cover of LIFE magazine. Tay...

Elizabeth Taylor Black Suit, Hands on Hips -- Mark Shaw photographed Elizabeth Taylor for the October 15, 1956 cover of LIFE magazine. Taylor was starring in the academy award winnin...

Elizabeth Taylor Black Suit, Hands on Hips -- Mark Shaw photographed Elizabeth Taylor for the October 15, 1956 cover of LIFE magazine. Tay...

Model in Brown Dior in Dior’s Paris Home, 1953 -- Outtake from a shoot for Life Nov. 9, 1953 issue. Mark Shaw’s camera captured this Dior clad model in the sunroom of Dior’s home in Passy. The house was originally built in the early 1900’s for an actress of the Comedie Francaise. Image size is 40" x 40" (for 44" x 44" paper size). All Mark Shaw prints are made to order in limited editions on Hahnemuhle photo rag paper. Each print is Estate stamped on the back and signed and numbered by David Shaw, and accompanied by a letter of authenticity. Lead time is four to six weeks, but we often receive them sooner. *Please note this image is available in several sizes. Prices increase as editions sell out. Fashion photography of a model in Dior's home. She is wearing a long brown Dior dress. and a matching scarf over her head. She is standing and leans forward with her hands tucked behind her. She is wearing a jeweled collar and red lipstick. This is also an interior photograph of Dior...

Model in Brown Dior in Dior’s Paris Home, 1953 -- Outtake from a shoot for Life Nov. 9, 1953 issue. Mark Shaw’s camera captured this Dior clad model in the sunroom of Dior’s home in Passy. The house was originally built in the early 1900’s for an actress of the Comedie Francaise. Image size is 22" x 22" (for 24" x 36" paper size). All Mark Shaw prints are made to order in limited editions on Hahnemuhle photo rag paper. Each print is Estate stamped on the back and signed and numbered by David Shaw, and accompanied by a letter of authenticity. Lead time is four to six weeks, but we often receive them sooner. *Please note this image is available in several sizes. Prices increase as editions sell out. Fashion photography of a model in Dior's home. She is wearing a long brown Dior dress. and a matching scarf over her head. She is standing and leans forward with her hands tucked behind her. She is wearing a jeweled collar and red lipstick. This is also an interior photograph of Dior...

Model in Brown Dior in Dior’s Paris Home, 1953 -- Outtake from a shoot for Life Nov. 9, 1953 issue. Mark Shaw’s camera captured this Dior clad model in the sunroom of Dior’s home in Passy. The house was originally built in the early 1900’s for an actress of the Comedie Francaise. Image size is 10" x 10" (for 11" x 17" paper size). All Mark Shaw prints are made to order in limited editions on Hahnemuhle photo rag paper. Each print is Estate stamped on the back and signed and numbered by David Shaw, and accompanied by a letter of authenticity. Lead time is four to six weeks, but we often receive them sooner. *Please note this image is available in several sizes. Prices increase as editions sell out. Fashion photography of a model in Dior's home. She is wearing a long brown Dior dress. and a matching scarf over her head. She is standing and leans forward with her hands tucked behind her. She is wearing a jeweled collar and red lipstick. This is also an interior photograph of Dior...

Model in Brown Dior in Dior’s Paris Home, 1953 -- Outtake from a shoot for Life Nov. 9, 1953 issue. Mark Shaw’s camera captured this Dior clad model in the sunroom of Dior’s home in Passy. The house was originally built in the early 1900’s for an actress of the Comedie Francaise. Image size is 16" x 16" (for 17" x 22" paper size). All Mark Shaw prints are made to order in limited editions on Hahnemuhle photo rag paper. Each print is Estate stamped on the back and signed and numbered by David Shaw, and accompanied by a letter of authenticity. Lead time is four to six weeks, but we often receive them sooner. *Please note this image is available in several sizes. Prices increase as editions sell out. Fashion photography of a model in Dior's home. She is wearing a long brown Dior dress. and a matching scarf over her head. She is standing and leans forward with her hands tucked behind her. She is wearing a jeweled collar and red lipstick. This is also an interior photograph of Dior...

Joan Miro photographed for LIFE magazine in his tiny studio in Barcelona by Mark Shaw in 1955 -- Miro's "in progress" work sits around him. Image size is 40" x 50" (for 44" x 54" paper size). All Mark Shaw prints are made to order in limited editions on Hahnemuhle photo rag paper. Each print is Estate stamped on the back and signed and numbered by David Shaw, and accompanied by a letter of authenticity. Lead time is four to six weeks, but we often receive them sooner. *Please note this image is available in several sizes. Prices increase as editions sell out. A portrait in color of Joan Miro. He sits on a wooden stool in his studio. He is wearing a green long-sleeve shirt with grey pants and grey shoes...

Designers' Homes, Viky Reynaud in Desses with Dahlias -- Photographed by Mark Shaw for a November 1953 issue of LIFE, socialite Viky Reynaud, a recent high school graduate, models a ...

Designers' Homes, Viky Reynaud in Desses with Dahlias -- Photographed by Mark Shaw for a November 1953 issue of LIFE, socialite Viky Reynaud, a recent high school graduate, models a ...

Designers' Homes, Viky Reynaud in Desses with Dahlias -- Photographed by Mark Shaw for a November 1953 issue of LIFE, socialite Viky Reynaud, a recent high school graduate, models a ...

Designers' Homes, Viky Reynaud in Desses with Dahlias -- Photographed by Mark Shaw for a November 1953 issue of LIFE, socialite Viky Reynaud, a recent high school graduate, models a ...

Designers' Homes, Viky Reynaud in Desses with Dahlias -- Photographed by Mark Shaw for a November 1953 issue of LIFE, socialite Viky Reynaud, a recent high school graduate, models a ...

Backstage Balmain Blue Bejeweled -- Backstage at the 1954 Pierre Balmain Couture show. Image size is 13.75" x 20" (for 17" x 22" paper size). All Mark Shaw prints are made to order i...

Backstage Balmain Blue Bejeweled -- Backstage at the 1954 Pierre Balmain Couture show. Image size is 22" x 32" (for 24" x 36" paper size). All Mark Shaw prints are made to order in l...

Backstage Balmain Blue Bejeweled -- Backstage at the 1954 Pierre Balmain Couture show. Image size is 40" x 59" (for 44" x 63" paper size). All Mark Shaw prints are made to order in l...

Backstage Balmain Blue Bejeweled -- Backstage at the 1954 Pierre Balmain Couture show. Image size is 10" x 15" (for 11" x 17" paper size). All Mark Shaw prints are made to order in l...

James Galanos at the MET, 1954 -- Photographed by Mark Shaw for the Nov. 22, 1954 issue of LIFE. The 29 year old fashion designer James Galanos is pictured in the Costume Institute o...

James Galanos at the MET, 1954 -- Photographed by Mark Shaw for the Nov. 22, 1954 issue of LIFE. The 29 year old fashion designer James Galanos is pictured in the Costume Institute o...

Miro Close Up, at Work, 1955 -- Joan Miro photographed for LIFE magazine in his tiny studio in Barcelona by Mark Shaw in 1955. Miro is shown working on his current piece. Image size ...

Miro Close Up, at Work, 1955 -- Joan Miro photographed for LIFE magazine in his tiny studio in Barcelona by Mark Shaw in 1955. Miro is shown working on his current piece. Image size ...

Viky Reynaud Wearing Desses with Portrait, 1953 -- Photographed by Mark Shaw for a November 1953 issue of LIFE, socialite Viky Reynaud, a recent high school graduate, models a draped chiffon gown and jeweled collar by classic Parisian designer Desses. Standing in front of a slightly sinister portrait in Desses' two story apartment, Reynaud's frothy pink gown is contrasted with the oxblood tinted room. Desses' apartment was formerly occupied by Alexandre Gustave Eiffel, the tower builder. Image size is 40" x 40" (for 44" x 44" paper size). All Mark Shaw prints are made to order in limited editions on Hahnemuhle photo rag paper. Each print is Estate stamped on the back and signed and numbered by David Shaw, and accompanied by a letter of authenticity. Lead time is four to six weeks, but we often receive them sooner. *Please note this image is available in several sizes. Prices increase as editions sell out. A photograph in color of Viky Reynaud. This is fashion photography and an interior photograph of Desses' apartment. She is wearing a pink chiffon gown...

Viky Reynaud Wearing Desses with Portrait, 1953 -- Photographed by Mark Shaw for a November 1953 issue of LIFE, socialite Viky Reynaud, a recent high school graduate, models a draped chiffon gown and jeweled collar by classic Parisian designer Desses. Standing in front of a slightly sinister portrait in Desses' two story apartment, Reynaud's frothy pink gown is contrasted with the oxblood tinted room. Desses' apartment was formerly occupied by Alexandre Gustave Eiffel, the tower builder. Image size is 22" x 22" (for 24" x 36" paper size). All Mark Shaw prints are made to order in limited editions on Hahnemuhle photo rag paper. Each print is Estate stamped on the back and signed and numbered by David Shaw, and accompanied by a letter of authenticity. Lead time is four to six weeks, but we often receive them sooner. *Please note this image is available in several sizes. Prices increase as editions sell out. A photograph in color of Viky Reynaud. This is fashion photography and an interior photograph of Desses' apartment. She is wearing a pink chiffon gown...

Viky Reynaud Wearing Desses with Portrait, 1953 -- Photographed by Mark Shaw for a November 1953 issue of LIFE, socialite Viky Reynaud, a recent high school graduate, models a draped...

Viky Reynaud Wearing Desses with Portrait, 1953 -- Photographed by Mark Shaw for a November 1953 issue of LIFE, socialite Viky Reynaud, a recent high school graduate, models a draped chiffon gown and jeweled collar by classic Parisian designer Desses. Standing in front of a slightly sinister portrait in Desses' two story apartment, Reynaud's frothy pink gown is contrasted with the oxblood tinted room. Desses' apartment was formerly occupied by Alexandre Gustave Eiffel, the tower builder. Image size is 16" x 16" (for 17" x 22" paper size). All Mark Shaw prints are made to order in limited editions on Hahnemuhle photo rag paper. Each print is Estate stamped on the back and signed and numbered by David Shaw, and accompanied by a letter of authenticity. Lead time is four to six weeks, but we often receive them sooner. *Please note this image is available in several sizes. Prices increase as editions sell out. A photograph in color of Viky Reynaud. This is fashion photography and an interior photograph of Desses' apartment. She is wearing a pink chiffon gown...

Viky Reynaud Wearing Desses with Portrait, 1953 -- Photographed by Mark Shaw for a November 1953 issue of LIFE, socialite Viky Reynaud, a recent high school graduate, models a draped...

Jackie Gleason Kicks, 1959 -- Photographed by Mark Shaw for the November 2, 1959 issue of Life. Jackie Gleason was starring as "Uncle Sid" in Eugene O'N...

Jackie Gleason Kicks, 1959 -- Photographed by Mark Shaw for the November 2, 1959 issue of Life. Jackie Gleason was starring as "Uncle Sid" in Eugene O'N...

Jackie Gleason Kicks, 1959 -- Photographed by Mark Shaw for the November 2, 1959 issue of Life. Jackie Gleason was starring as "Uncle Sid" in Eugene O'N...

Picasso with Bettina and Umbrella -- Photographed for LIFE in 1955 in his new Cannes Villa, La Californie, Picasso celebrates his Fashion debut by clowning around with an umbrella. Top French Model, Bettina Graziani wears an outfit by American Fashion Designer Claire McCardell. The shirt's pattern is in the style of a Picasso still life. All the Picasso paintings pictured had been completed within the past few months. Image size is 10" x 15" (for 11" x 17" paper size). All Mark Shaw prints are made to order in limited editions on Hahnemuhle photo rag paper. Each print is Estate stamped on the back and signed and numbered by David Shaw, and accompanied by a letter of authenticity. Lead time is four to six weeks, but we often receive them sooner. *Please note this image is available in several sizes. Prices increase as editions sell out. A photograph in color of Picasso with model Bettina Graziani. She is wearing orange pants and an orange blouse and ascot. She is holding a small gold umbrella over her and Picasso. Picasso is wearing a blue flannel with brown shorts...

Picasso with Bettina and Umbrella -- Photographed for LIFE in 1955 in his new Cannes Villa, La Californie, Picasso celebrates his Fashion debut by clowning around with an umbrella. Top French Model, Bettina Graziani wears an outfit by American Fashion Designer Claire McCardell. The shirt's pattern is in the style of a Picasso still life. All the Picasso paintings pictured had been completed within the past few months. Image size is 13.75" x 20" (for 17" x 22" paper size). All Mark Shaw prints are made to order in limited editions on Hahnemuhle photo rag paper. Each print is Estate stamped on the back and signed and numbered by David Shaw, and accompanied by a letter of authenticity. Lead time is four to six weeks, but we often receive them sooner. *Please note this image is available in several sizes. Prices increase as editions sell out. A photograph in color of Picasso with model Bettina Graziani. She is wearing orange pants and an orange blouse...

Picasso with Bettina and Umbrella -- Photographed for LIFE in 1955 in his new Cannes Villa, La Californie, Picasso celebrates his Fashion debut by clowning around with an umbrella. T...

Picasso with Bettina and Umbrella -- Photographed for LIFE in 1955 in his new Cannes Villa, La Californie, Picasso celebrates his Fashion debut by clowning around with an umbrella. T...

Guy Laroche Sketches Model -- Fashion Designer Guy Laroche is shown sketching a model wearing one of his ensembles. Photographed by Mark Shaw for LIFE in 1954. Image size is 22" x 32...

Guy Laroche Sketches Model -- Fashion Designer Guy Laroche is shown sketching a model wearing one of his ensembles. Photographed by Mark Shaw for LIFE in 1954. Image size is 32" x 48...

Guy Laroche Sketches Model -- Fashion Designer Guy Laroche is shown sketching a model wearing one of his ensembles. Photographed by Mark Shaw for LIFE in 1954. Image size is 40" x 59...

Elizabeth Taylor in Frills, Portrait with Bare Shoulder -- Mark Shaw photographed Elizabeth Taylor for the October 15, 1956 cover of LIFE ...

Balenciaga Orange Coat Arms Crossed -- Shot in 1953 and published in the September 6, 1954 issue of LIFE. The model, wearing a Balenciaga Orange Coat, poses for buyers from I Magnin....

Balenciaga Orange Coat Arms Crossed -- Shot in 1953 and published in the September 6, 1954 issue of LIFE. The model, wearing a Balenciaga Orange Coat, poses for buyers from I Magnin....

Balenciaga Orange Coat Arms Crossed -- Shot in 1953 and published in the September 6, 1954 issue of LIFE. The model, wearing a Balenciaga Orange Coat, poses for buyers from I Magnin....

Balenciaga Orange Coat Arms Crossed -- Shot in 1953 and published in the September 6, 1954 issue of LIFE. The model, wearing a Balenciaga Orange Coat, poses for buyers from I Magnin....

Miro Portrait in Blue, Vertical 1955 -- Joan Miro photographed for LIFE magazine in his tiny studio in Barcelona by Mark Shaw in 1955. This LIFE story fe...

Elizabeth Taylor in Yellow with Ivy, Side 2 -- Mark Shaw was sent by LIFE to photograph Elizabeth Taylor for the April 28, 1961 issue. The images he took were never used for the arti...

Elizabeth Taylor in Yellow with Ivy, Side 2 -- Mark Shaw was sent by LIFE to photograph Elizabeth Taylor for the April 28, 1961 issue. The images he took were never used for the arti...

Elizabeth Taylor in Yellow with Ivy, Side 2 -- Mark Shaw was sent by LIFE to photograph Elizabeth Taylor for the April 28, 1961 issue. The images he took were never used for the arti...

Elizabeth Taylor in Yellow with Ivy, Side 2 -- Mark Shaw was sent by LIFE to photograph Elizabeth Taylor for the April 28, 1961 issue. The images he took were never used for the arti...