Michel Comte Black and White Photography
Swiss, b. 1954
From humanitarian assignments in war-torn countries to photoshoots with some of the world’s most prominent people and brands, Michel Comte is a celebrated contemporary magazine and fashion photographer who has worked all over the globe.
Collaborating with the likes of Vogue Italia, l'Uomo Vogue, Vanity Fair and Interview didn’t happen instantly for Comte. Born and raised in Zurich, Switzerland, the photographer began his career in art restoration, working on pieces by Andy Warhol and Yves Klein until 1979, when he secured his first assignment from fashion industry legend Karl Lagerfeld for French luxury house Chloé. Later, Lagerfeld arranged for Comte to work with Chanel, and from there, the photographer built relationships with numerous brands such as Dolce & Gabbana, Gianfranco Ferre, Ferrari, Hennessy, Hermès, Lancôme, Jaguar and more.
Comte worked on photoshoots with many celebrities and public figures such as Mike Tyson, Miles Davis, Sofia Coppola, Elijah Wood, Tina Turner and others.
While keeping busy with shoots, Comte also found time to set up his own humanitarian organization and established successful fundraising efforts with the International Red Cross that focused on supplying clean water to countries in need.
As a passionate mountain climber, Comte became intimately aware of global warming and has worked for decades to increase public awareness relating to climate change. Comte scaled mountains by air and foot to photograph the changes in ice caps — often returning to the same locations all over the world in order to document the disappearing ice.
Comte has exhibited internationally at institutions such as the Peggy Guggenheim Collection in Venice, the Kunst Haus Wien in Austria, the Verona Centro Internazionale di Fotografia and Munich Pinakothek der Moderne.
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Artist: Michel Comte
Gisele Buendchen - the naked supermodel in a black dress, wind blowing in Cannes
By Michel Comte
Located in Vienna, AT
In 1999, star photographer Michel Comte created a series of images with supermodel Gisele Bündchen in Cannes, France for Vogue Italia. The highly praised artworks are now part of fas...
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1990s Contemporary Michel Comte Black and White Photography
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Beauty and the Beast - nude model running through the desert with a zebra b&w
By Michel Comte
Located in Vienna, AT
Other sizes and high-end frame on request.
For decades Michel Comte has been shooting protagonists from the world of art, film and entertainment. However, he does not only take phot...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Michel Comte Black and White Photography
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Archival Pigment
Sharon Stone, Esquire
By Michel Comte
Located in Vienna, AT
Portrait of the famous Hollywood star and seductive actress.
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20th Century Contemporary Michel Comte Black and White Photography
Sonia Braga, Vogue Brazil
By Michel Comte
Located in Vienna, AT
Nude portrait of the Brazilian actress and model covered with Polka dots and smoking.
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1990s Michel Comte Black and White Photography
Helena Christensen Black Dress
By Michel Comte
Located in Vienna, AT
Portrait of supermodel Helena Christensen in a black dress.
For decades Michel Comte has been shooting protagonists from the world of art, film and...
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Late 20th Century Michel Comte Black and White Photography
Penelope Cruz - portrait of the movie star
By Michel Comte
Located in Vienna, AT
Beautiful portrait of actress Penelope Cruz.
The artwork is made and signed by the artist in a strictly limited edition of 7. Other sizes on request.
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Sharon Stone, Esquire - portrait of the superstar in front of a fence
By Michel Comte
Located in Vienna, AT
Portrait of the Hollywood movie star actress behind a fence.
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Late 20th Century Contemporary Michel Comte Black and White Photography
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Supermodel Gisele Bündchen in black bikini on rocks by the sea near Cannes
By Michel Comte
Located in Vienna, AT
Picture of the supermodel jumping on rocks next to the sea/ocean at the Cote d’Azur.
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Isabella Rossellini II
By Michel Comte
Located in Vienna, AT
For decades Michel Comte has been shooting protagonists from the world of art, film and entertainment. However, he does not only take photos – perhaps more than any other artist Comt...
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Michel Comte Black and White Photography
Beauty and Beast I
By Michel Comte
Located in Vienna, AT
For decades Michel Comte has been shooting protagonists from the world of art, film and entertainment. However, he does not only take photos – perhaps more than any other artist Comt...
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1990s Michel Comte Black and White Photography
Blond Model sitting shirtless on the desert hugging a monkey from a giraffe
By Michel Comte
Located in Vienna, AT
For decades Michel Comte has been shooting protagonists from the world of art, film and entertainment. However, he does not only take photos – perhaps more than any other artist Comt...
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1990s Michel Comte Black and White Photography
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Beauty and Beast
By Michel Comte
Located in Vienna, AT
For decades Michel Comte has been shooting protagonists from the world of art, film and entertainment. However, he does not only take photos – perhaps more than any other artist Comt...
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1990s Michel Comte Black and White Photography
Lucy Liu
By Michel Comte
Located in Vienna, AT
For decades Michel Comte has been shooting protagonists from the world of art, film and entertainment. However, he does not only take photos – perhaps more than any other artist Comt...
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Michel Comte Black and White Photography
Helena Christensen II - the nude supermodel jumping in the air
By Michel Comte
Located in Vienna, AT
Iconic nude portrait of 90's supermodel jumping.
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Helena Christensen, Safe Sex Campaign, Supermodel Posing with Exposed Back
By Michel Comte
Located in Vienna, AT
All prints are limited edition. Available in multiple sizes. High-end framing on request.
All prints are done and signed by the artist. The collector receives an additional certificate of authenticity from the gallery.
In 1993, star photographer Michel Comte created a series of iconic images with supermodel Helena Christensen...
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1990s Contemporary Michel Comte Black and White Photography
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Silver Gelatin
Catherine Deneuve
By Michel Comte
Located in Vienna, AT
Classical portrait of the French actress and movie star holding a glass of wine.
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1990s Michel Comte Black and White Photography
Daryl Hannah
By Michel Comte
Located in Vienna, AT
For decades Michel Comte has been shooting protagonists from the world of art, film and entertainment. However, he does not only take photos – perhaps more than any other artist Comt...
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Michel Comte Black and White Photography
Sharon Stone
By Michel Comte
Located in Vienna, AT
For decades Michel Comte has been shooting protagonists from the world of art, film and entertainment. However, he does not only take photos – perhaps more than any other artist Comt...
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Michel Comte Black and White Photography
Verushka with Snake
By Michel Comte
Located in Vienna, AT
For decades Michel Comte has been shooting protagonists from the world of art, film and entertainment. However, he does not only take photos – perhaps more than any other artist Comt...
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Michel Comte Black and White Photography
Mickey Rourke, Hotel Ritz
By Michel Comte
Located in Vienna, AT
For decades Michel Comte has been shooting protagonists from the world of art, film and entertainment. However, he does not only take photos – perhaps more than any other artist Comt...
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1990s Michel Comte Black and White Photography
Isabella Rossellini, Milan
By Michel Comte
Located in Vienna, AT
For decades Michel Comte has been shooting protagonists from the world of art, film and entertainment. However, he does not only take photos – perhaps more than any other artist Comt...
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1990s Michel Comte Black and White Photography
Mariel Hemingway - sideportrait for Vogue Italy, fine art photography, 1992
By Michel Comte
Located in Vienna, AT
Other sizes and high end framing on request.
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1990s Contemporary Michel Comte Black and White Photography
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Mike Tyson with Dove - portrait of boxing legend, fine art photography, 1990
By Michel Comte
Located in Vienna, AT
All prints are limited edition. Available in multiple sizes. High-end framing on request.
All prints are done and signed by the artist. The collector receives an additional certificate of authenticity from the gallery.
Mike Tyson is a legend even beyond the boxing world. This high-contrast black-and-white portrait shows a closeup of his face and chest in profile. He is holding a white dove in front of his face as if to kiss it. Contrasted by the dark background, the bird becomes the focal point of the image. The huge man holding it appears even bigger next to the small bird, yet his gentle gesture toward the bird gives the image a peaceful and meditative vibe.
The saturated colors of the broiling desert against the piercing blue of the clear sky or the cool palette of an intimate black-and-white portrait, Michel Comte can do it all. The Swiss star...
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1990s Contemporary Michel Comte Black and White Photography
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Gisele Buendchen Smoking - b&w Portrait with Jewelery, Fine Art Photography 1999
By Michel Comte
Located in Vienna, AT
Black-and-white Portrait of Topmodel Gisele Bündchen with luxurious jewelry and cigarette, photographed by Michel Comte in Cannes for Vogue Italia 1999.
All prints are limited edition. Available in multiple sizes. High-end framing on request.
All prints are done and signed by the artist. The collector receives an additional certificate of authenticity from the gallery.
In 1999, Star Photographer Michel Comte created a series of images capturing intimate moments with a young Gisele Bündchen in Cannes, France, for a Jewelry Campaign published in Vogue Italia. The highly praised artworks are now part of fashion and fine art history and are sought-after worldwide.
This black-and-white portrait shows the supermodel with wet hair and smeared makeup as if she had just come back from a swim in the ocean. Her head is tilted back slightly, and the look she is shooting the camera is somewhat condescending yet challenging. With one hand, she is brushing her messy hair out of her face, showing off the cigarette she is holding to the viewer. The grungy and rebellious image is juxtaposed by the lavish jewelry the Model is wearing: Big chandelier earrings...
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1990s Contemporary Michel Comte Black and White Photography
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Black and White, C Print
Untitled
By Michel Comte
Located in Vienna, AT
For decades Michel Comte has been shooting protagonists from the world of art, film and entertainment. However, he does not only take photos – perhaps more than any other artist Comt...
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20th Century Michel Comte Black and White Photography
Mimi Rogers II
By Michel Comte
Located in Vienna, AT
For decades Michel Comte has been shooting protagonists from the world of art, film and entertainment. However, he does not only take photos – perhaps more than any other artist Comt...
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20th Century Michel Comte Black and White Photography
American Nude - double exposure portrait, fine art photography, 2000
By Michel Comte
Located in Vienna, AT
Other sizes and high end framing on request.
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Karen Mulder
By Michel Comte
Located in Vienna, AT
For decades Michel Comte has been shooting protagonists from the world of art, film and entertainment. However, he does not only take photos – perhaps more than any other artist Comt...
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20th Century Michel Comte Black and White Photography
Helena Christensen
By Michel Comte
Located in Vienna, AT
For decades Michel Comte has been shooting protagonists from the world of art, film and entertainment. However, he does not only take photos – perhaps more than any other artist Comt...
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20th Century Michel Comte Black and White Photography
Iggy Pop
By Michel Comte
Located in Vienna, AT
For decades Michel Comte has been shooting protagonists from the world of art, film and entertainment. However, he does not only take photos – perhaps more than any other artist Comt...
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Michel Comte Black and White Photography
Geraldine Chaplin
By Michel Comte
Located in Vienna, AT
Black and white photography of the legendary Geraldine Chaplin by Michel Comte.
All prints are limited edition. Available in multiple sizes. High-end framing on request.
All prints...
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1990s Michel Comte Black and White Photography
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Archival Pigment
Miles Davis II. Per Lui - Portrait with Trumpet, fine art Photography, 1989
By Michel Comte
Located in Vienna, AT
All prints are limited edition. Available in multiple sizes. High-end framing on request.
All prints are done and signed by the artist. The collector receives an additional certifi...
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20th Century Contemporary Michel Comte Black and White Photography
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Silver Gelatin
Verushka
By Michel Comte
Located in Vienna, AT
Beautiful black and white picture of supermodel Versushka, holding a big snake.
For decades Michel Comte has been shooting protagonists from the world of art, film and entertainme...
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20th Century Michel Comte Black and White Photography
Mike Tyson Training Camp - Portrait with Towel, Fine Art Photography, 1990
By Michel Comte
Located in Vienna, AT
Black and White Closeup Portrait of the Boxer Mike Tyseon with a towel, photographed by Michel Comte ca. 1990.
All prints are limited edition. Available in multiple sizes. High-end ...
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1990s Contemporary Michel Comte Black and White Photography
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Sonia Braga III - actress lying topless in the sun, Fine Art Photography, 2024
By Michel Comte
Located in Vienna, AT
Nude Portrait of famous Brazilian actress Sonia Braga, lying in the sun, photographed by Michel Comte for Vogue Brazil in 1991.
All prints are limited edi...
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Demi Moore - model posing topless in leather pants, black-and-white photograph
By Michel Comte
Located in Vienna, AT
Demi Moore's black and white side profile was photographed by Michel Comte.
All prints are limited edition. Available in multiple sizes. High-end framing on request.
All prints ar...
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Sophia Loren for Vogue Italia - Portrait with Fur Hat, Fine Art Photography 1992
By Michel Comte
Located in Vienna, AT
Black and white portrait of the Hollywood icon Sophia Loren in a white fur hat and jewelry, photographed by Michel Comte in 1994.
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1990s Contemporary Michel Comte Black and White Photography
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Jeff Koons
By Michel Comte
Located in Vienna, AT
For decades Michel Comte has been shooting protagonists from the world of art, film and entertainment. However, he does not only take photos – perhaps more than any other artist Comt...
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Michel Comte Black and White Photography
Beauty and Beast
By Michel Comte
Located in Vienna, AT
For decades Michel Comte has been shooting protagonists from the world of art, film and entertainment. However, he does not only take photos – perhaps more than any other artist Comt...
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1990s Michel Comte Black and White Photography
Naomi Campbell - b&w portrait of the supermodel
By Michel Comte
Located in Vienna, AT
Naomi Campbell - b&w portrait of the supermodel
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Beauty and Beast III
By Michel Comte
Located in Vienna, AT
For decades Michel Comte has been shooting protagonists from the world of art, film and entertainment. However, he does not only take photos – perhaps more than any other artist Com...
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1990s Michel Comte Black and White Photography
Beauty and Beast II model in desert with monkey and giraffe in the back
By Michel Comte
Located in Vienna, AT
Other sizes and high-end frame on request.
For decades Michel Comte has been shooting protagonists from the world of art, film and entertainment. However, he does not only take phot...
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1990s Contemporary Michel Comte Black and White Photography
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Archival Pigment
Sonia Braga, Vogue Brazil - Nude Portrait Smoking, Fine Art Photography, 1991
By Michel Comte
Located in Vienna, AT
Nude Portrait with cigarette in the sun, photographed by Michel Comte for his 'Women' Series in 1991.
All prints are limited edition. Available in multiple sizes. High-end framing on request.
All prints are done and signed by the artist. The collector receives an additional certificate of authenticity from the gallery.
Sonia Braga...
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Beauty and Beast I - nude in the desert with monkey, fine art photography, 1996
By Michel Comte
Located in Vienna, AT
All prints are limited edition. Available in multiple sizes. High-end framing on request.
All prints are done and signed by the artist. The collector receives an additional certific...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Michel Comte Black and White Photography
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Archival Pigment
Ling, Arude Magazine - nude asian model sitting on floor with cigarette in hand
By Michel Comte
Located in Vienna, AT
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Carla Bruni, Safe Sex Campaign - the nude supermodel in a black skirt
By Michel Comte
Located in Vienna, AT
All prints are limited edition. Available in multiple sizes. High-end framing on request.
All prints are done and signed by the artist. The collector receives an additional certific...
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1990s Contemporary Michel Comte Black and White Photography
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Mickey Rourke, the actor on hotel bed smoking a cigarette
By Michel Comte
Located in Vienna, AT
Other sizes and high end framing on request.
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Naomi Campbell, Vogue Italia II - portrait of the supermodel
By Michel Comte
Located in Vienna, AT
Naomi Campbell, Vogue Italia II - portrait of the supermodel
The artwork is made and signed by the artist in a strictly limited edition of 7. Other sizes on request.
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Veruschka I, Per Lui - Model and activist posing in white shirt with a cigarette
By Michel Comte
Located in Vienna, AT
All prints are limited edition. Available in multiple sizes. High-end framing on request.
All prints are done and signed by the artist. The collector receives an additional certificate of authenticity from the gallery.
This stunning black and white Photography shows Veruschka, who is often regarded as the first German supermodel. She presents herself sitting at a table in a white shirt and tights. Her left hand is buried in her long messy hair, while her right hand, bejewelled with heavy rings, is holding a burning cigarette. She is not looking at the viewer but rather seems to be talking to another person. The Cups and glasses...
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1990s Contemporary Michel Comte Black and White Photography
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Catherine Deneuve - portrait of the french actress, fine art photography, 1996
By Michel Comte
Located in Vienna, AT
All prints are limited edition. Available in multiple sizes. High-end framing on request.
All prints are done and signed by the artist. The collector receives an additional certificate of authenticity from the gallery.
This piece is a stunning portrait of the famous French actress...
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1990s Contemporary Michel Comte Black and White Photography
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Beauty & Beast, Daryl Hannah for L'Uomo Vogue - fine art photography, 1992
By Michel Comte
Located in Vienna, AT
Black and White Photoraph of Actress Daryl Hannah in Lingerie lying on an Elephant's back, smoking, photographed by Michel Comnte for L'Uomo Vogue in 1992.
All prints are limited ed...
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1990s Contemporary Michel Comte Black and White Photography
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Carla Bruni, Safe Sex Campaign, Fine Art Photography, 1993
By Michel Comte
Located in Vienna, AT
Amazing 90s full body nude picture of supermodel and former 1st Lady of France Carla Bruni, who covers only her shame.
Other sizes on request and high-end...
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1990s Contemporary Michel Comte Black and White Photography
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