Mark Shaw Photography

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

Coco Sits on Divan, 1957 -- Coco Chanel sits on her massive beige suede divan talking on the phone with a cigarette dangling from her lower lip. She dislikes phoning and gets it over with quickly. All things in keeping with the Chanel legend can be found in this luxurious salon including the pill boxes. "I take one to pep me up, the other to calm me down so I can sleep." 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 in her salon on her divan. She is wearing a suit with a hat and a cigarette. She is talking on the phone. This is also an interior photograph of her salon. She has a huge divan. Behind there is a wall of...

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...

Vanity Fair Sheer Gown Icon, Circa 1955 -- One of Mark Shaw’s favorite photographs, this Vanity Fair slip was photographed by Mark Shaw for an award w...

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...

Coco with Suzy Parker in Dark Suit, 1957 -- Chanel in her salon with American model Suzy Parker. 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 with Suzy Parker. Coco is wearing a long white skirt...

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...

Audrey in Striped Sweater Lounges, r29_10 -- Shot for Life in 1953. Audrey Hepburn often ate dinner alone on the floor while reading classical drama "with heavy helpings of Shaw and ...

St. Tropez Model in Shorts with Admirer -- Photographed by Mark Shaw for the article “The St. Tropez Way for the U.S.A.” from the Jan 13, 1961 issue of Life, model “Irene” is wearing...

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 ...

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...

Coco with Suzy Parker in Dark Suit, 1957 -- Chanel in her salon with American model Suzy Parker. 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 with Suzy Parker. Coco is wearing a long white skirt...

Chanel's famous mirrored staircase was a favorite photographic location -- Mark Shaw's informal, grainy, black and white images of Coco Chanel were created using an unobtrusive 35mm ...

Vanity Fair Sheer Robe Triangle -- A very popular Mark Shaw image. This Vanity Fair lingerie was photographed for an award winning advertising campaign. THE...

Givenchy Clad Model is Sketched at Trouville -- Photographed by Mark Shaw for the Jan. 14, 1957 issue of Life, this model is captured wearing resort fashion...

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...

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...

Audrey in Striped Sweater Lounges, r29_10 -- Shot for Life in 1953. Audrey Hepburn often ate dinner alone on the floor while reading classical drama "with heavy helpings of Shaw and ...

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...

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...

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, r19_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 international issue of Life magazine. 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. Black and white photograph of Audrey Hepburn...

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...

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 ...

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...

Vanity Fair Sheer Gown Icon, Circa 1955 -- One of Mark Shaw’s favorite photographs, this Vanity Fair slip was photographed by Mark Shaw for an award w...

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

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...

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 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 ...

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...

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 ...

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

Vanity Fair Nude Side -- This Mark Shaw 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 O...

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...

St. Tropez Model in White Eyelet Dress -- Photographed by Mark Shaw in St. Tropez, no version of this image ever appeared in the 1961 Life article f...

Coco Chanel Writes at Desk in Window, Head Down, 1957 -- Coco Chanel was photographed for LIFE in 1957 at the age of 74 during her “comeback.” She had retired in 1938, a rich woman w...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 ...

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...

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

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 ...

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 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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...