Mark Shaw Art

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...

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...

Nico, (born Christa Paffgen) was a popular fashion model and later lead singer of the The Velvet Underground. Image size is 10" x 10" (for 11" x 17" paper size). All Mark Shaw prints...

Vanity Fair Butterfly Robe 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 ONLY...

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...

Designer’s Homes Teal Dior Gown in Gold Room. Furniture adjusted to Red -- Outtake from a 1960 photo shoot for Life Magazine, this image was photographed in a grand Parisian residenc...

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 wa...

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Smoking, 1960 -- Photographed by Mark Shaw in 1960 for a Life magazine article about Paris couture, this previously unpublished spread never made it into t...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 Her Clothes, 1957 -- Coco Chanel demonstrates why her clothes are NOT for the buxom. Mark Shaw's informal, grainy, black and white images of Coco Chanel were crea...

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 ...

Audrey Hepburn, 54_0309a_b -- Audrey Hepburn was photographed for the June 1954 issue of Mademoiselle. Her dress is a Claire McCardell creation. Image size is 10" x 10" (for 11" x 17...

Audrey Hepburn Backstage at Ondine, 54_0330c_6, 1954 -- Backstage at Ondine, Audrey Hepburn was photographed for Mademoiselle in 1954. After years of perfect blondes, Audrey's look was fresh and new. "…Beauty is again human instead of heavenly and we have Miss Hepburn to thank for 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 putting makeup on her eyelids. Her eyes are closed and she stretches the skin on her eyelid. She is at a vanity. There is a big mirror and a smaller mirror on the vanity. Hepburn has her back to the camera but she is visible in the big vanity...

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

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 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 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...

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...

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 Lif...

Coco in Mirrors 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 processing...

Designers' Homes Nico Stands with Dachshunds, 1960 -- Nico, (born Christa Paffgen) was a popular fashion model and later lead singer of the The Velvet Underground. She was photograph...

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 ...

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...

Audrey Hepburn, r11_5 -- 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...

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...

1920’s Backdrop Dior Two Models in Blue and Pink, 1961 -- Models in 1920's style Dior "Slim Look Line" couture photographed for LIFE by Mark Shaw in 1961. Backdrop is from "The Crazy...

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...

Backstage White Halter Looks Back -- 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 ...

Balmain Salon, Back View of White Gown, 1954 -- At Balmain's 1954 Couture Salon Show for buyers and members of the press, this image features a rear view of Balmain's beautiful white...

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 an unpublished out take. 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 Christa Vogel in a Parisian home. She is wearing a pink suit skirt with oversized pockets in the front. She has a purple necklace...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 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" ...

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...

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...

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" (...

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 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 ...

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...

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...

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...

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 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...

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...

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 ...

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...