Mark Shaw Photography

Chagall’s “Il Sogno” with Ivy in McCardell, 1955 -- Photographed by Mark Shaw for LIFE magazine in 1955. This story featured artists and their designs for fabrics for US firm Fuller Fabrics which were used by American Designer Claire McCardell. The Model here is Ivy Nicholson...

Audrey Hepburn, c25_3 -- It seems that Audrey Hepburn was beautiful at any angle Mark Shaw could find. Out take from the photo essay for LIFE, December 1953. Image size is 10" x 15" ...

1920's Backdrop Three Girls Lounge -- Models in 1920s styles by Jules Crahay for Nina Ricci. Photographed for LIFE by Mark Shaw in 1961. Backdrop is from "The Crazy Years," a Parisia...

Jackie Color with Monument rap_224. 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...

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. Image size is 32" x 48" (...

Audrey Hepburn gets a last minute touch up from makeup artist Wally Westmore on the set of Paramount's Sabrina Fair. Image size is 16" x 16" (for 17" x 22"...

Jackie Merrywood, Wide rap_143. 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 ...

Dior, Victoire in Pink Amadis, 1954 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...

Color Portrait of Coco Chanel and Jeanne Moreau, 1957 -- Chanel visits with Jeanne Moreau, the famous French film actress. This color image is a rare addition to the black and white ...

Kennedy nb_116_117_v1 -- A version of this photo of Jackie, taken by Mark Shaw for the cover of “Look” magazine in 1961, has been seen frequently due to the fact that it was mistaken...

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 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 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...

Fernand Leger in Studio, Number One -- Photographed by Mark Shaw for LIFE in 1955, two weeks before his death, Fernand Leger posed for this final portrait in his Paris Studio. Leger'...

Mme. Rigaud with Spaniel France, 1957 -- Mme. Mario Rigaud, one of France's best markswomen, sits outside her 18th century home, Chateau de Marcheval, near Orleans, France. The English Springer Spaniel, the founder of all English Hunting Spaniels...

Indian Inspired Fashion at MOMA, 1955 -- Mark Shaw photographed a story on Indian inspired fashion for LIFE which was published on May 16, 1955. The story came out in conjunction with New York's Museum of Modern Art show of Indian Textiles which opened in April of 1955. This dress was featured in the MOMA show in this somewhat bizarre tableau. 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 red Sari dress...

Audrey Hepburn, r23_9 -- 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...

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...

Audrey Hepburn, 54_0309a_c -- Audrey Hepburn was photographed for the June 1954 issue of Mademoiselle. Her dress is a Claire McCardell creation. Image size is 16" x 16" (for 17" x 22...

Backstage Balmain Bride -- 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 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 is dressed in a white...

Audrey Hepburn with Feet Up in Dressing Room, Feet – Audrey Hepburn in her dressing room on the set of Sabrina. Photographed for LIFE in 1953. Mark Shaw, who worked almost every day ...

Audrey Hepburn, c23_3 -- Audrey Hepburn and William Holden. Image size is 13.75" x 20" (for 17" x 22" paper size). All Mark Shaw prints are made to orde...

Audrey Hepburn, r12_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 on the phone with her agent. 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. A black and white portrait of Audrey Hepburn...

Chanel Lunches with Jessica Daves at the Ritz, 1957 -- Chanel in her ever present hat, lunches in a corner of the garden restaurant of the Ritz, with Vogue editor in chief, Jessica D...

Grace Kelly Laughing -- Grace Kelly as photographed by Mark Shaw in 1954. Image size is 22" x 22" (for 24" x 36" paper size). All Mark Shaw prints are made to order in limited editio...

Chanel Lunches with Jessica Daves at the Ritz, 1957 -- Chanel in her ever present hat, lunches in a corner of the garden restaurant of the Ritz, with Vogue editor in chief, Jessica D...

Coco Enters her Shop on the Rue Fauborg St. Honore, 1957 -- Photographed in 1957, Coco Chanel is seen entering her boutique in Paris. According to LIFE, Coco is “…credited with eithe...

Black Bikini on St. Tropez Boardwalk 1961 -- Photographed by Mark Shaw in 1961 for Life, model Irene wears a black bikini designed by Tiktiner on the boar...

Henrietta Tiarks, Black Gown, 1959 -- Photographed by Mark Shaw for the March 2, 1959 issue of Life, London post debutante Henrietta Tiarks was featured full page modeling a silk cocktail dress designed by Crahay of Nina Ricci. Reportedly the "single most popular dress in Paris" for the season, the wide leather belt accentuated the tiny waist and deep neckline. 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 Henrietta Tiarks wearing a black silk gown. She is standing by a window with yellow curtains...

Henrietta Tiarks in Green Suit -- Green suit by Jules Francois Crahay of Nina Ricci. It is modeled by Henrietta Tiarks, Dutchess of Bedford, and photographed at the Grand Vefour. THE...

Kennedy nb_046 -- Jackie in JFK's Senate Office. 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...

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...

Picasso and His Women, 1955 -- Out take from a photo shoot for the Nov 14, 1955 issue of Life. Picasso permitted "this rare photographic session in his new Cannes villa, La Calaforn...

Audrey Hepburn, Wally Westmore on the Set of Sabrin, c1_35 – Audrey Hepburn gets a last minute touch up from the make up man on the set of Sabrina. Image size is 10" x 15" (for 11" x...

Kennedy kb_endpiece -- JFK shown sailing off Hyannis Port in 1959. Image size is 13.75" x 20" (for 17" x 22" paper size). All Mark Shaw prints are made to order in limited editions o...

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

Vanity Fair Pleated Standing Triangle -- A very popular Mark Shaw image. This was photographed for an award winning advertising campaign for Vanity Fair. THE 24” x 36” SIZE OF THIS I...

Audrey Hepburn with Feet Up in Dressing Room – Audrey Hepburn in her dressing room on the set of Sabrina, photographed for LIFE in 1953 -- Mark Shaw, who worked almost every day of t...

Cary Grant Seated Looks Left -- Photographed by Mark Shaw for a 1955 issue of Mademoiselle. Cary Grant was called one of the "Charm Boys." Image size is 10" x 10" (for 11" x 17" pape...

Dior Book Theatre de France, 1960 -- From pages 164/165 in Mark Shaw's book Dior Glamour. Model is wearing the Theatre de France dress from the Spring-Summer 1960 Haute...

The Kennedys at Hyannis Beach, nb_089a. 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. ...

Balenciaga Orange Coat Side. Published in LIFE in 1954, a model poses for buyers from I Magnin in the Salon of Cristobal Balenciaga. THE 24” x 36” SIZE OF ...

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 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...

Audrey Hepburn with Feet Up in Dressing Room, Head Back – Out take from the photo essay for the December 1953 issue of LIFE. Audrey Hepburn is seen with costume designer Edith Head. ...

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...

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...

Audrey Hepburn with Feet Up in Dressing Room, Feet – Audrey Hepburn in her dressing room on the set of Sabrina. Photographed for LIFE in 1953. Mark Shaw, who worked almost every day ...

Audrey Hepburn, c25_7 -- Out take from the photos used for the December 7, 1953 issue of LIFE. Audrey seems to always look fantastic and friendly. "She is all queen (her grandfather ...

Color Portrait of Coco Chanel and Jeanne Moreau, 1957 -- Chanel visits with Jeanne Moreau, the famous French film actress. This color image is a rare addition to the black and white ...

Audrey Hepburn White Shirt Portrait, r24_11 -- 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 Apri...

Audrey Hepburn Beside Convertible, c11_15, 1953 -- Audrey Hepburn on the set of Sabrina. Out take of the photo essay for the December 7, 1953 issue of LIFE. 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 Audrey Hepburn standing...

Cary Grant Seated Looks Right, 1955. 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. Eac...

A variation of this image appeared in LIFE magazine's April 25, 1955 issue in an article titled, "New Cousins to the T-Shirt: Lowly Hot Weather Knit has Come up in Style". 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 in color of ten models posing in stripes. They are one steps in front of a grey background. The model on the far left is sitting on a step. She is wearing a white skirt with a yellow black stripe blazer. Behind her, another model is sitting in profile and she is wearing a red striped shirt and shorts. Next to her, the model is wearing a red dress with a striped undershirt and purse. Behind her, a model is sitting with purple pants and red striped shirt. Next to her, another model is sitting and wearing a grey suit. Underneath her, a model in a blue white striped dress is laying down. She is laying by another model's feet. This model is wearing multi colored striped dress. She is standing at the edge. Another model is laying down. She is wearing a mini black dress with red stripes. Behind her, a model in a black and white striped dress...

A variation of this image appeared in the December 24, 1956 issue of LIFE magazine in an article titled, "Price Puzzles Proves a Point: 12 Styles Tell Why US is Best Dressed". 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 in color of eleven models posing in front of a wall of newspapers. On the left, a model wearing a dotted dress is standing. Next to her, a model is wearing a black shirt with a white skirt. She is sitting on the stairs covered in newspapers. Below the two models, another model wearing black pants and a ruffled shirt is lying down. Two other models are sitting on the floor. One is wearing a long fitted striped dress. Another model is wearing a checkered dress. Behind them, two models are standing. One is wearing a fitted red dress with a buttoned coat and black fur lining. The other model is wearing a black fitted dress with red flowers across the chest. A model seating on the floor looks up at the model. She is wearing a black dress. Behind them, there are four other models. On the left, the model is wearing a red coat with the hood on. Next to her, the model is wearing a plaid skirt with a matching plaid blazer. On her left, the model is wearing a red fitted skirt with a red coat over her shoulders. Next to her, the model is sitting and wearing a red coat dress.

A model wearing Dior photographed by Mark Shaw in the mid 1950s. Recently published in the book Dior, Glamour, Mark Shaw. Rizzoli, 2013. 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 woman is standing in front of an ornate wall mirror. She adorns a white floral dress...

Audrey Hepburn White Shirt Seated, 1953, c22_34 -- An out take from photos taken for the December 7, 1953 issue of LIFE. 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. Audrey Hepburn is sitting in a dark arm chair in the center frame. Behind her and the chair is a wooden closet...

Audrey Hepburn Peeking, c21_24 -- An out take from photos taken for the December 7, 1953 issue of LIFE. Image size is 22" x 32" (for 24" x 36" paper size). All Mark Shaw prints are m...

Audrey Hepburn in Doorway, c21_39 -- An out take from photos taken for the December 7, 1953 issue of LIFE. 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. Standing between a carpeted room and a wooden-floor room, Audrey Hepburn leans against the white door frame. Behind her in the carpeted room is a dark chair...

Audrey Hepburn White Shirt Seated, Close, 1953, c22_45 -- An out take from photos taken for the December 7, 1953 issue of LIFE. 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. Audrey adorns a white long sleeves button-up shirt while sitting in the center of the photo atop a black armchair. On of her raised hands hold a half-eaten apple, while the other holds a thin black object...

Audrey Hepburn Consults with Costumer, c26_8 -- Audrey Hepburn enjoyed designing clothes as a hobby. She worked with Designer Edith Head on the costumes for the film Sabrina. Image s...

Audrey Hepburn Converses, c27_11 -- Audrey Hepburn chats with an unidentified man on the set of Sabrina. Photographed in 1953 for the December 7 issue of LIFE. Image size is 22" x 32...