Mark Shaw Photography

Balenciaga Red and White Satin with Black Cat -- Deemed the "Prettiest dress in Paris" Balenciaga's untrimmed Faille and Satin gown is admired by a wandering feline. The Paris house dates from the period of Louis XIII. A version of this photograph appeared in the September 5, 1955 issue of LIFE. Image size is 10" x 12.8" (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 a model wearing a red and white satin gown...

Balenciaga Red and White Satin with Black Cat -- Deemed the "Prettiest dress in Paris" Balenciaga's untrimmed Faille and Satin gown is admired by a wandering feline. The Paris house dates from the period of Louis XIII. A version of this photograph appeared in the September 5, 1955 issue of LIFE. Image size is 22" x 28" (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 of a model wearing a red and white satin gown...

Beach Hat Models in Red Jaguar -- Photographed by Mark Shaw for LIFE's June 1959 article "Bedecked Beach Hats hit the City" this image shows five models sporting an array of amusingly decorated beach hats. The convertible parked on a New York side street is a Jaguar XK...

Designer's Homes Teal Dior Gown in Gold Room -- Teal princess line Dior Dress. Outtake from a 1960 photo shoot for Life Magazine. Photographed in a grand Parisian residence. THE 24” ...

Beach White Chair -- A classic 1950s beach image photographed by Mark Shaw for Mademoiselle. Image size is 22" x 28" (for 24" x 36" paper size). All Mark S...

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...

Dior, Felicite Gown, 1953. 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...

Dior H-Line, "1955," Touching Fur Hat, 1954 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...

Mademoiselle Model Having Fun -- An out take from a photo shoot for the June 1958 issue of Mademoiselle, Mark Shaw caught a model having fun! Image size is 16" x 16" (for 17" x 22" p...

Audrey Hepburn, r12_10 -- Audrey Hepburn 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" (for 11" x 1...

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 Hepburn, c16_12 -- Audrey Hepburn in her dressing room. Out take from the photo essay shot for the December 7, 1953 issue of LIFE. Image size is 22" x 32" (for 24" x 36" paper...

Photographed for Dior, Soiree de Lahore dress, Autumn-Winter 1955 Haute Couture collection, Y line. Image size is 22" x 32" (for 24" x 36" paper size). All Mark Shaw prints are made ...

Jackie and Caroline Baby Carriage, Wide 2c_17_04a. 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 pho...

Jackie in Pink Dress nb_119 -- A Portrait of Jackie. 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 phot...

Audrey Hepburn, r6_10 -- "Being admired, Audrey records song as film cutter leans raptly on the piano to listen. Whenever she works, Audrey has audience of studio help. She does her ...

Dior Curacao Cream Velvet Dress, close up, 1954 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 a model wearing Dior Curacao Cream Velvet dress. The model is wearing a cream strapless dress. She is also wearing long white gloves and a fur boa...

Three Models in McCardell, Austria, 1956 -- Photographed for LIFE August 1956, models wearing Claire McCardell creations pose in an alpine valley near the village of Lofer, Austria. ...

Model in Salzberg Bakery with Three Boys -- Mark Shaw's photos for the article "Schmaltz is in Style" for an August 1956 issue of LIFE showcased Austrian fashions and locations. Show...

JFK, JBK Posed Portrait, 2971_d_11a. 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. ...

Dior, Gainsborough Girls, Studio with Afghan, 1956. Image size is 22" x 28" (for 24" x 36" paper size). All Mark Shaw prints are made to order in limited editions on Hahnemuhle photo...

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...

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...

Vanity Fair Sheer Gown Left Arm Up -- One of Mark Shaw's most sold Vanity Fair lingerie images. This photograph was part of an award winning advertising campaign. Image size is 10" x...

Picasso with Sword, Arm Out, 1955 -- Photographed for LIFE in 1955 in his new Cannes Villa, La Californie, Picasso celebrates his Fashion debut by clowning around with a fedora and a sword. Top French Model, Bettina Graziani wears an outfit by American Fashion Designer Claire McCardell. The shirt's pattern is in the style of a Picasso still life. All the Picasso paintings pictured had been completed within the past few months. 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 photograph in color of Picasso with model Bettina Graziani. Picasso is wearing a blue collared shirt with brown shorts and a grey fedora. In his right hand, he has a sword. To his right is Bettina Graziani. She is wearing orange pants with an orange blouse and orange ascot. She faces Picasso...

Photographed by Mark Shaw for McCall's November 1962 issue, socialite Lee Radziwill, younger sister of Jacqueline Kennedy, is considered a great style icon. Radziwill continues to be...

Caroline Feeds Flower to JBK, JFK looks on, nb_081a -- The Kennedys at Hyannis Beach. Image size is 22" x 32" (for 24" x 36" paper size). All Mark Shaw prints are made to order in li...

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...

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 ...

Audrey Hepburn, Wally Westmore on the Set of Sabrina, r1_12 – Audrey Hepburn, Wally Westmore on the Set of Sabrina, hepburn_03 – Audrey Hepburn gets a last minute touch up from the make up man on the set of Sabrina. 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 photograph of Audrey Hepburn getting her makeup touched up by Wally Westmore. Half of him appears into the shot. Audrey Hepburn is sitting facing away from the camera to face Wally Westmore. She leans towards him and puckers her lips. Her hair is short and tied behind. She has earrings with a hoop. She is also wearing a white blouse. This is an outdoor...

Photographed for Dior, silver sequin dress at night. Image size is 32" X 32" (for 36" X 36" paper size). All Mark Shaw prints are made to order in ...

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...

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 ...

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 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 with Suzy Parker. Coco is wearing a long white skirt...

Jean Seberg in Paris Wearing Laroche, 1959. Mark Shaw's image of Iowa born Jean Seberg wearing Laroche and taken in Paris for a 1959 issue of LIFE, makes h...

Salon Dior Cream Velvet Fur Stole -- Photographed in 1954 for LIFE by Mark Shaw in the Dior Salon, buyers and other important guests view a model wearing a cream velvet tea length gown...

Model in Brown Dior in Dior’s Paris Home, 1953 -- Outtake from a shoot for Life Nov. 9, 1953 issue. Mark Shaw’s camera captured this Dior clad model in the sunroom of Dior’s home in Passy. The house was originally built in the early 1900’s for an actress of the Comedie Francaise. 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 in Dior's home. She is wearing a long brown Dior dress. and a matching scarf over her head. She is standing and leans forward with her hands tucked behind her. She is wearing a jeweled collar and red lipstick. This is also an interior photograph of Dior...

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 10" ...

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...

Coco Chanel Enters Her Paris Boutique, 1957 -- Coco Chanel approaches her shop on the Rue du Faubourg St. Honore in Paris. Mark Shaw's informal, grainy, black and white images of Coc...

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 Under the Dryer Holding Cigarette, c10_10 – While working on the film Sabrina, Audrey Hepburn was shampooed every night -- She often conducted business with her agents...

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...

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...

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...

Dior, Vivante Metallic Dress, 1953. 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...

The Kennedy Campaign 1959, nb_055 -- Jackie meets local ladies. Image size is 10" x 15" (for 11" x 17" paper size). All Mark Shaw prints are made to order in limited editions on Hahn...

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 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 Chanel with...

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...

Dion, Brigitte Tortet, 1954 -- Brigitte Tortet, from the Dior press office, after the Autumn-Winter 1954 Haute Couture show. Image size is 22" x 32" (for 24" x 36" paper size). All M...

Jackie with Paparazzi, 1962 -- Jackie Kennedy and Mark Shaw often vacationed in the same places; here Jackie and Marella Agnelli (The wife of Fiat magnate Gianni) are photographed in...

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 ...

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" pap...

Audrey Hepburn Getting Shampooed and Reading, c7_17 – Photographed for Life in 1953, part of Audrey Hepburn's nightly ritual was a shampoo given at the studio. Image size is 10" x 15...

Audrey Hepburn Getting Shampooed and Reading, c7_17 – Photographed for Life in 1953, part of Audrey Hepburn's nightly ritual was a shampoo given at the studio. Image size is 13.75" x...

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...

Audrey Hepburn White Shirt Portrait, r25_6 -- Informal portrait of Audrey Hepburn taken at home. Out take from the cover shoot for the April 19, 1954 international issue of Life. Ima...

Grace Kelly Pensive -- Grace Kelly, later Princess Grace of Monaco, was photographed by Mark Shaw in 1954. Image size is 40" x 40" (for 44" x 44" paper size). All Mark Shaw prints ar...

Vanity Fair Pleated Floral Bodice, Circa 1955-- 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 A...

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...