Mark Shaw Art

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Smoking, 1960 -- Photographed by Mark Shaw in 1960 for a Life magazine article about Paris couture, this previously unpublished spread never made it into t...

Chanel Demonstrates Sitting, 1957 -- Coco Chanel demonstrates how one must contort oneself to get into the car when wearing the complicated dresses of some couturiers who shall be na...

Audrey Hepburn White Shirt Portrait, r24_4 -- Informal portrait of Audrey Hepburn taken at home. Out take from the cover shoot for the April 19, 1954 international issue of Life. Ima...

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 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 Coco Chanel sharing...

Audrey Hepburn Backstage at Ondine, 54_0330b_a , 1954 – Backstage at Ondine, Audrey Hepburn was photographed for Mademoiselle in 1954. After years of perfect blondes, Audrey's look w...

Designers' Homes, Mrs. Guinness in Black Lace Dior -- Dior black lace gown. Photographed for March 1959 issue of Life Magazine. Mrs. Patrick Guinness models in her mother's home. 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 in color of Mrs. Patrick Guinness wearing a Dior black lace gown. Mrs. Guinness is wearing a black lace veil...

Kennedy nb_120 -- A Portrait of Jackie by Mark Shaw. 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 phot...

Designers' Homes, Mrs. Guinness in Black Lace Dior -- Dior black lace gown. Photographed for March 1959 issue of Life Magazine. Mrs. Patrick Guinness models in her mother's home. 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 in color of Mrs. Patrick Guinness wearing a Dior black lace gown. Mrs. Guinness is wearing a black lace veil...

Nico, (born Christa Paffgen) was a popular fashion model and later lead singer of the The Velvet Underground. Image size is 32" X 32" (for 36" X 36" paper size). All Mark Shaw prints...

1920's Backdrop Three White Cocktail Dresses -- Models in 1920's style Dior "Slim Look Line" couture photographed for LIFE by Mark Shaw in 1961. Backdrop is from " The Crazy Years," a Parisian movie of that "fun-loving" time. 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 three models dressed in white cocktail dresses. The three women are posing with a red table and red chair. On the left, a model is standing by the table. She has short black hair. She is wearing a white cocktail dress with lace. She also has a shawl. The model in the center is standing on the table. She has short black hair and a glittery cocktail dress. The model on the right is wearing a white cocktail dress with frills at the bottom. She has short brown hair and has multiple pearl necklaces...

Backstage Balmain Blonde in Choker, 1954 -- 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 or...

William Holden Portrait, 1954 -- This image of William Holden is an outtake from a photo shoot for the May 31, 1954 cover of LIFE. Holden was deemed the...

Elizabeth Taylor in Yellow with Ivy, Side 4 -- 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 article that celebrated her acceptance of the Oscar for best actress of 1960 for her role as a semi-pro call girl in the movie Butterfield 8. Shaw’s stunning portraits show Taylor in her Oscar ceremony finery, a dress called “Soiree a Rio” from Dior’s Spring-Summer 1961 Haute Couture collection. 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 Elizabeth Taylor. She is standing in profile and turns to face the camera. She keeps her hands in front of her. She is smiling a little. She is wearing a yellow dress with flower designs on the bottom. There is a pink flower on her waist. This is an outdoor photograph...

Nico, (born Christa Paffgen) was a popular fashion model and later lead singer of the The Velvet Underground. THE 24” x 36” SIZE OF THIS IMAGE IS ONLY OFFERED IN AN EDITION OF 15. Im...

Elizabeth Taylor Black Suit, Hand to Lapel -- Mark Shaw photographed Elizabeth Taylor for the October 15, 1956 cover of LIFE magazine. Taylor was starring in the academy award winning film, Giant, as Leslie Benedict, the matriarch of a Texas ranching family. The film also starred Rock Hudson and James Dean. Elizabeth Taylor is number seven on the American Film Institute’s list of top 25 female legends. Image size is 32" x 40" (for 36" x 48"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 Elizabeth Taylor in a black pantsuit...

Nico, (born Christa Paffgen) was a popular fashion model and later lead singer of the The Velvet Underground. THE 24” x 36” SIZE OF THIS IMAGE IS ONLY OFFERED IN AN EDITION OF 15. Im...

Elizabeth Taylor in Frills with Hand on Shoulder -- Mark Shaw photographed Elizabeth Taylor for the October 15, 1956 cover of LIFE magazine. Taylor was starring in the academy award ...

1920's Backdrop Three White Cocktail Dresses -- Models in 1920's style Dior "Slim Look Line" couture photographed for LIFE by Mark Shaw in 1961. Backdrop is from " The Crazy Years," a Parisian movie of that "fun-loving" time. 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 three models dressed in white cocktail dresses. The three women are posing with a red table and red chair. On the left, a model is standing by the table. She has short black hair. She is wearing a white cocktail dress with lace. She also has a shawl. The model in the center is standing on the table. She has short black hair and a glittery cocktail dress. The model on the right is wearing a white cocktail dress with frills at the bottom. She has short brown hair and has multiple pearl necklaces...

Backstage Two Bare Backs -- 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 of backstage at the 1954 Pierre Balmain Couture show. A model undress with her bareback to the camera. She is wearing only underwear. Another model next to her is wearing a white...

Backstage Balmain Black Top White Skirt -- Backstage at the 1954 Pierre Balmain couture show. THE 24" x 36" SIZE OF THIS IMAGE IS ONLY OFFERED IN AN EDITION OF 15. Image size is 32" ...

Backstage Russian Coat -- 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 ...

Designer'sHomes Beige Cape, 1960 -- Photographed for a March 1960 issue of Life Magazine. The Dior clad model is in the living room of legendary interior designer, Henri Samuel. THE 24” x 36” SIZE OF THIS IMAGE IS ONLY OFFERED IN AN EDITION OF 15. 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 wearing a Dior beige cape. She is also wearing a tall decorative hat. This is also an interior photograph of Henri Samuel's home. His home has wooden flooring...

Backstage White Gown with Pearls -- Backstage at the 1954 Pierre Balmain Couture show. THE 24” x 36” SIZE OF THIS IMAGE IS ONLY OFFERED IN AN EDITION OF 15...

Designer’s Homes, Mrs. Guinness in Black Lace Dior, adjusted to increase brightness for the Dior Book -- Photographed for March 1959 issue of Life Magazine. Mrs. Patrick Guinness mod...

Backstage Balmain Getting Zipped -- Backstage at the 1954 Pierre Balmain Couture show. THE 24” x 36” SIZE OF THIS IMAGE IS ONLY OFFERED IN AN EDITION OF 15. Image size is 40" x 59" (...

1920's Backdrop Three Black Gowns -- Models in 1920s style couture photographed for LIFE by Mark Shaw in 1961. Backdrop is from "The Crazy Years," a Parisian movie of that "fun-loving" time. THE 24” x 36” SIZE OF THIS IMAGE IS ONLY OFFERED IN AN EDITION OF 15. 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 in color of three models in black gowns. All three are standing in front of a 1920's backdrop. On the left, the model is wearing a black gown with silver hatched lines and a sheer black wrap. Her hair is in a short black bob. In the center, the model is wearing a black grey gown...

Elizabeth Taylor in Yellow with Ivy, Side 3 -- 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 article that celebrated her acceptance of the Oscar for best actress of 1960 for her role as a semi-pro call girl in the movie Butterfield 8. Shaw’s stunning portraits show Taylor in her Oscar ceremony finery, a dress called “Soiree a Rio” from Dior’s Spring-Summer 1961 Haute Couture collection. 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 Elizabeth Taylor. She is standing and turns her head to her left to face the camera. She keeps her hands in front of her by her waist. She does not smile. She is wearing a yellow dress with flower designs on the bottom skirt. There is a pink flower on her waist. This is an outdoor photograph...

Elizabeth Taylor in Yellow with Ivy, Side 1 -- 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...

Balenciaga Orange Coat Front -- Wearing a Balenciaga Orange Coat, a model poses for buyers from I Magnin. Shot in 1953 and published in the September...

1920's Backdrop Three Black Gowns -- Models in 1920s style couture photographed for LIFE by Mark Shaw in 1961. Backdrop is from "The Crazy Years," a Parisian movie of that "fun-loving" time. THE 24” x 36” SIZE OF THIS IMAGE IS ONLY OFFERED IN AN EDITION OF 15. 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 in color of three models in black gowns. All three are standing in front of a 1920's backdrop. On the left, the model is wearing a black gown with silver hatched lines and a sheer black wrap. Her hair is in a short black bob. In the center, the model is wearing a black grey gown...

Elizabeth Taylor in Yellow with Ivy, Side 3 -- 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 article that celebrated her acceptance of the Oscar for best actress of 1960 for her role as a semi-pro call girl in the movie Butterfield 8. Shaw’s stunning portraits show Taylor in her Oscar ceremony finery, a dress called “Soiree a Rio” from Dior’s Spring-Summer 1961 Haute Couture collection. 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 Elizabeth Taylor. She is standing and turns her head to her left to face the camera. She keeps her hands in front of her by her waist. She does not smile. She is wearing a yellow dress with flower designs on the bottom skirt. There is a pink flower on her waist. This is an outdoor photograph...

Designer's Homes Pink Suit, 1960 -- Dior clad Christa Vogel photographed in a fine Parisian residence for a March 1960 issue of LIFE magazine. This image is ...

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

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

Audrey Hepburn, r23_7 -- Shot for the April 19, 1954 international issue of Life. Initially Audrey Hepburn did all she could to avoid Mark Shaw's cameras. When she realized they shar...

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 Writes at Desk in Window, Head Up, 1957 -- Coco Chanel writes at her desk, head up. Mark Shaw's informal, grainy, black and white images of Coco Chanel were created using...

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...

Vanity Fair Nude Shrug -- Vanity Fair lingerie photographed by Mark Shaw for an award winning advertising campaign over the course of ten years. Image size is 16" x 20" (for 17" x 22...

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

Vanity Fair Butterfly Robe Arm Out -- Vanity Fair lingerie photographed by Mark Shaw for an award winning ad campaign. THE 24” x 36” SIZE OF THIS IMAGE IS ONLY OFFERED IN AN EDITION ...

One Shouldered Maillot in St. Tropez Beach Cabana 1961 -- Photographed by Mark Shaw for the Jan. 13, 1961 issue of LIFE, Irene poses in a one shouldered maillot. The Japanese style b...

Brigitte Bardot Sultry, 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 should ...

Vanity Fair Pleated Grecian Back -- 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 ONL...

Audrey in Striped Sweater Lounges, r28_1 -- Shot for Life in 1953. Audrey Hepburn often ate dinner alone on the floor while reading classical drama "with heavy helpings of Shaw and S...

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 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. A black and white photograph of Coco Chanel sharing...

Audrey Hepburn in the Ballet Studio, c17_7 -- Audrey Hepburn studied ballet three nights a week "both for health and because she loves it." 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 black and white photograph of Audrey Hepburn practicing ballet. She is holding on to a ballet barre...

Audrey Hepburn, r16_10 -- 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 ...

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

Audrey Hepburn, r23_8 -- 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" 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 Audrey Hepburn reclined on a striped sofa with a striped pillow. She is wearing just a white collared shirt. She has a book in front of her on the pillow. She looks up and smiles at the camera. She has one hand holding the book open. The other hand is behind her head. Above her, there is a matching striped cloth with fringes.

Coco Chanel Strolls Alone, 1957 -- Coco Chanel strolls alone at Louveciennes. Mark Shaw's informal, grainy, black and white images of Coco Chanel were created using an unobtrusive 35...

Audrey Hepburn in the Ballet Studio, r10_3 -- Audrey Hepburn, Paramount's star of Sabrina Fair, studied ballet three nights a week both for health and because she loved it. Shot for ...

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 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. 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...

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 IMAGE IS ONLY OFFERED IN AN EDI...

Audrey Hepburn r21_10 -- Audrey Hepburn looked incredible no matter what she was doing. This image is an out take from the photo shoot for the cover of the April 19, 1954 internation...

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...

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 22" x 22" (for 24" x 36"...

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...

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

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...