Mark Shaw Art

Chanel Visits with Jeanne Moreau, 1957 -- Chanel visits with the famous French film actress, Jeanne Moreau. Mark Shaw's informal, grainy, black and white images of Coco Chanel were c...

Vanity Fair Pleated Babydoll -- Mark Shaw photographed Vanity Fair lingerie over the course of ten years for an award winning advertising campaign. Image size is 32" x 40" (for 36" x...

Elizabeth Taylor in Yellow Chiffon, Looks Toward Camera, mid_1, 1961 -- Mark Shaw was sent by LIFE to photograph Elizabeth Taylor for the April 28, 1961 issue. The images he took wer...

Catherine Deneuve at Sixteen in St. Tropez 1961-- Taken for the Jan. 13, 1961 issue of LIFE, Catherine Deneuve was only sixteen when Mark Shaw photographed her in St. Tropez during a...

Vanity Fair Butterfly Robe Swirling -- Vanity Fair lingerie photographed by Mark Shaw for an award winning campaign over the course of ten years. THE 24” x 36” SIZE OF THIS IMAGE IS ...

Christine visits the Boucherie in St. Tropez 1961 -- Photographed by Mark Shaw for the Jan. 13, 1961 issue of LIFE, model Christine Mayer wears an embroidered bikini while visiting a...

Vanity Fair Nude Back -- A very popular Mark Shaw image photographed for an award winning Vanity Fair advertising campaign. THE 24” x 36” SIZE OF THIS...

Orange Scarf on Beach at Trouville, 1957 -- A model on the beach at Trouville near Deauville, photographed by Mark Shaw for LIFE for the January 14, 1957 ...

Beach White Chair -- A classic 1950s beach image photographed by Mark Shaw for Mademoiselle. Image size is 10" x 12.8" (for 11" x 17" paper size). All Mark...

White Bathing Costume by Becker on Austrian Beach -- Photographed by Mark Shaw for a LIFE magazine article on Austrian fashion, this model sports a beach costume designed by Bessie Becker...

Vanity Fair Close Up in Corner -- This image was part of an award winning Vanity Fair lingerie advertising campaign. THE 24” x 36” SIZE OF THIS IMAGE IS ONLY OFFERED IN AN EDITION OF...

Orange Scarf on Beach at Trouville, 1957 -- A model on the beach at Trouville near Deauville, photographed by Mark Shaw for LIFE for the January 14, 1957 ...

Elsa Martinelli Wearing Teal in Portofino, 1955 -- Actress and Socialite Elsa Martinelli, a favorite model of Mark Shaw's, was photographed for the LIFE January 1955 article "Promise at Portofino". 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 of Elsa Martinelli wearing a teal romper. The romper has sleeves, a collar, and a bow in the front. She is leaning her shoulder against a metal structure. In her right hand, she has a pink basket...

St. Tropez Model in Yellow Ensemble -- Yellow clad model photographed by Mark Shaw on St. Paul de Vence street for the Jan. 9, 1956 article in Life “Su...

Christine Mayer St. Tropez Bikini Black Hat -- Photographed for the January 1961 issue of LIFE, Christine Mayer poses on the jetty overlooking St. Tropez harbor wearing the year's bi...

Brigitte Bardot Hands in Lap, 1958 -- Brigitte Bardot was photographed by Mark Shaw in 1958. Mark, who often predicted who would become stars, thought one of these images of Bardot s...

Elsa Martinelli in Black Romper at Portofino, 1954 -- Actress and Socialite Elsa Martinelli, a favorite model of Mark Shaw's, was photographed for the LIF...

Corvette at Gas Station, Day -- A circa 1960s Corvette was photographed for an advertising campaign. Image size is 16" 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 a white corvette at the gas station. There is a woman in the car. She has a pink fluffy...

White Bikini in St. Tropez Beach Cabana 1961 -- Photographed by Mark Shaw for the Jan. 13, 1961 issue of LIFE, Christine Mayer wears a white organdy bikin...

Coco in Her Wall of Mirrors Alone, 1957 -- Photographer Mark Shaw adjusts French film actress Jeanne Moreau's hair. Mark Shaw's informal, grainy, black and white images of Coco Chane...

Coco Lies on Divan, 1957 -- This photo, published in LIFE in 1957, shows Coco Chanel, aged 74, at her apartment on the Rue Cambon in Paris reclining on her massive divan. In notes ta...

Coco Chanel Shrugs, 1957 -- Photographed for Life in 1957, Coco Chanel is seen "in her 30 million franc ($85,000) necklace and two year old suit…" Mark Sh...

Audrey Hepburn Breakfasts, c15_42 -- Photographed for LIFE's December 1953 issue. Audrey Hepburn is seen having lunch alone in her studio dres...

Audrey Hepburn, r22_1 -- Informal portrait of Audrey Hepburn. Out take from the cover shoot for the April 19, 1954 international issue of Life. THE 24” x 36” SIZE OF THIS IMAGE IS ON...

Coco Creates Jewelry, Front, 1957 -- Coco Chanel creates jewelry in her workroom. She works with plasticine surrounded by boxes overflowing with "jewels." Mark Shaw's informal, grain...

Coco with Suzy Parker Discusses New Designs, 1957 -- Coco Chanel and American model Suzy Parker try on various new pieces. Mark Shaw's informal, grainy, black and white images of Coco Chanel were created using an unobtrusive 35mm camera and film processing methods that enabled him to eliminate all other photographic equipment. Although Shaw's techniques increased the grain and contrast of the photographs, the lack of intimidating, distracting flash and lights allowed him to capture an unusually relaxed Chanel. 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 black and white photograph of Chanel with...

Orange Scarf on Beach at Trouville, 1957 -- A model on the beach at Trouville near Deauville, photographed by Mark Shaw for LIFE for the January 14, 1957 ...

Audrey Hepburn in Grey Turtlenek Sweater -- Audrey Hepburn was photographed by Mark Shaw for LIFE Magazine in 1953. The photo essay shows images from a regular day on set “…not becau...

Brigitte Bardot Braids Hands in Lap, 1958 -- Brigitte Bardot was photographed by Mark Shaw in 1958. Mark, who often predicted who would become stars, thought one of these images of B...

Coco Creates Jewelry, 1957 -- Coco Chanel, photographed in 1957, was famous for using huge jewels both real and fake. Her cigarette remains in place despite the jewels before her. Ma...

Vanity Fair Pleated Sitting Half Slip -- Mark Shaw photographed Vanity Fair lingerie for an award winning campaign over the course of ten years. Image size i...

Model in Givenchy at Trouville -- Photographed by Mark Shaw for the Jan. 14, 1957 issue of Life, this model poses in a Givenchy designed tunic with a Moorish pattern made of elastici...

Coco Chanel and Jeanne Moreau Behind Flowers, 1957 -- Chanel and famous French film actress Jeanne Moreau behind a flower arrangement in Chanel's luxurious salon. Mark Shaw's informa...

Elizabeth Taylor in Yellow Chiffon, Looks Away, 1961 -- Mark Shaw was sent by LIFE to photograph Elizabeth Taylor for the April 28, 1961 issue. The images he took were never used for...

Audrey Hepburn, r14_8 -- Waiting for a call? Shot for the December 7, 1953 issue of Life. Audrey Hepburn allowed Mark Shaw a visit to her apartment for "up close and natural" photos ...

Audrey Hepburn, r15_10 -- Informal portrait of Audrey Hepburn. Out take from the cover shoot for the April 19, 1954 international issue of Life. Image size is 16" x 16" (for 17" x 22...

Audrey Hepburn, r13_2 -- Audrey Hepburn at home on the phone with her agent. This image is an out take from the photo shoot for the December 7, 1953 Life cover...

Designers’ Homes Gray Suit Smoking, 1960 -- Photographed by Mark Shaw in 1960 for a Life magazine article about Paris couture, this previously unpublished spread never made it into t...

Audrey Hepburn, r13_3 -- Audrey Hepburn on the phone at home. This image is an out take from photos shot for the cover of the December 7, 1953 issue of Life. Image size is 10" x 10" ...

Coco Chanel Strolls, 1957 -- Coco Chanel strolls at Louveciennes with an unidentified male companion. Mark Shaw's informal, grainy, black and white images of Coco Chanel were created...

Chanel Sits on Stairs with Unidentified Woman, 1957 -- Mark Shaw's informal, grainy, black and white images of Coco Chanel were created using an unobtrusive 35mm camera and film proc...

Coco Sits on Her Mirrored Stairs, 1957 -- Chanel sits on her famous mirrored stairs observing the crowd below. Mark Shaw's informal, grainy, black and white images of Coco Chanel wer...

Chanel Shares Champagne, 1957 -- Chanel shares champagne with her be-smocked mannequins following the showing of her new fall and winter collection. Mark Shaw's informal, grainy, black and white images of Coco Chanel were created using an unobtrusive 35mm camera and film processing methods that enabled him to eliminate all other photographic equipment. Although Shaw's techniques increased the grain and contrast of the photographs, the lack of intimidating, distracting flash and lights allowed him to capture an unusually relaxed Chanel. Image size is 22" x 32" (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 black and white photograph of Coco Chanel sharing...

Audrey Hepburn, r15_6 -- Informal portrait of Audrey Hepburn. Out take from the cover shoot for the April 19, 1954 international issue of Life. Image size is 10" x 10" (for 11" x 17"...

Audrey on Striped Sofa, r15_11 -- Initially Audrey Hepburn did all she could to avoid Mark Shaw's cameras. When she realized they shared intense devotion to their work, she began to ...

Elizabeth Taylor in Yellow Chiffon, Looks Away, 1961 -- Mark Shaw was sent by LIFE to photograph Elizabeth Taylor for the April 28, 1961 issue. The images he took were never used for...

Designers' Homes' Pink Girl Peeking -- Model wearing a Dior couture gown in a grand Parisian residence. This was an outtake from a story photographed for Life in 1958. THE 24” x 36” SIZE OF THIS IMAGE IS ONLY OFFERED IN AN EDITION OF 15. 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 in color of a model wearing a pink Dior...

Audrey Hepburn, r19_6 -- Informal portrait of Audrey Hepburn. Out take from the cover shoot for the April 19, 1954 international issue of Life. Image size is 16" x 16" (for 17" x 22"...

Audrey Hepburn at home -- This image is an out take from the photo shoot for the cover of the April 19, 1954 international issue of Life magazine. Image size is 16" x 16" (for 17" x ...

Audrey Hepburn, r15_5 -- Audrey Hepburn at home. This image is an out take from the photo shoot for the cover of the April 19, 1954 international issue of Life magazine. Image size i...

Elizabeth Taylor in Yellow Chiffon, Looks Away, 1961 -- Mark Shaw was sent by LIFE to photograph Elizabeth Taylor for the April 28, 1961 issue. The images he took were never used for...

Audrey Hepburn White Shirt Portrait, r24_2 -- Informal portrait of Audrey Hepburn. Out take from the cover shoot for the April 19, 1954 international issue of Life. Image size is 16"...

Audrey Hepburn, r13_6 -- Shot for the Dec. 7, 1953 issue of Life. Initially Audrey Hepburn did all she could to avoid Mark Shaw's cameras. When she realized they shared intense devot...

Designers' Homes Two Girls in Pink and Black -- Two models wearing Dior couture gowns in a grand Parisian residence; an outtake from a story photographed for LIFE in 1958. THE 24” x ...

Audrey Hepburn at home -- This image is an out take from the photo shoot for the cover of the April 19, 1954 international issue of Life magazine. Image size is 10" x 10" (for 11" x ...

Audrey Hepburn, r14_5 -- Out take of cover image for December 7, 1953 issue of Life magazine. Mark Shaw took 24 informal portraits while Audrey Hepburn was at home. Image size is 10"...

Audrey Hepburn, 54_0309a_a -- Audrey Hepburn was photographed for the June 1954 issue of Mademoiselle. Her dress is a Claire McCardell creation. THE 24” x 36” SIZE OF THIS IMAGE IS O...

Chanel Shares Champagne, 1957 -- Chanel shares champagne with her be-smocked mannequins following the showing of her new fall and winter collection. Mark Shaw's informal, grainy, black and white images of Coco Chanel were created using an unobtrusive 35mm camera and film processing methods that enabled him to eliminate all other photographic equipment. Although Shaw's techniques increased the grain and contrast of the photographs, the lack of intimidating, distracting flash and lights allowed him to capture an unusually relaxed Chanel. 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. A black and white photograph of Coco Chanel sharing...

Elizabeth Taylor in Yellow Chiffon, Looks Away, 1961 -- Mark Shaw was sent by LIFE to photograph Elizabeth Taylor for the April 28, 1961 issue. The images he took were never used for...

Designer's Homes Smoking Black Dress, 1960 -- Gitta Schilling in a Dior gown photographed for LIFE in 1960. The ornate interior is the 17th century home of Suzanne Luling, then direc...