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Michel Comte Figurative 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
Beauty and the Beast, L´Uomo Vogu, Fine Art Photography, 1996
By Michel Comte
Located in Vienna, AT
From the series Beauty and the Beast for L´Uomo Vogue, woman walking with a monkey, photographed by Michel Comte in 1996. All prints are limited edition. Available in multiple siz...
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Early 2000s Contemporary Michel Comte Figurative Photography

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Archival Pigment

Angela Bassett - Dancing Portrait with American Flag, Fine Art Photography, 1993
By Michel Comte
Located in Vienna, AT
Angela Bassett Dancing with the American Flag, photographed by Michel Comte in 1993 for Vogue Italia. All prints are limited edition. Available in multiple sizes. High-end framing o...
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Early 2000s Contemporary Michel Comte Figurative Photography

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Archival Pigment

Gisele Buendchen with Paparazzis, Cannes - supermodels escaping from the press
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 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 fashion and fine art history and sought-after worldwide. Intimate moments of a young Gisele captured on camera in Comte's raw signature style. The saturated colours 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 Figurative Photography

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Archival Pigment

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. PREISS FINE ARTS is one of the world’s leading galleries for fine art photography representing the most famous contemporary artists....
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1990s Contemporary Michel Comte Figurative Photography

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Archival Pigment

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 Figurative Photography

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Silver Gelatin

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 Figurative Photography

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Beauty and Beast II - Tatjana Jumping with Zebra, Fine Art Photography, 1996
By Michel Comte
Located in Vienna, AT
Semi Nude Model in Zebra printed pants jumping in the desert with a Zebra, photographed by Michel Comte as part of the Series 'Beauty and the Beast' in 1996. All prints are limited ...
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1990s Contemporary Michel Comte Figurative Photography

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Archival Pigment

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 Figurative Photography

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Archival Pigment

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 Figurative Photography

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Find a wide variety of authentic Michel Comte figurative photography available for sale on 1stDibs. If you’re browsing the collection of figurative photography to introduce a pop of color in a neutral corner of your living room or bedroom, you can find work that includes elements of blue and other colors. You can also browse by medium to find art by Michel Comte in archival pigment print, pigment print and more. Much of the original work by this artist or collective was created during the 1990s and is mostly associated with the contemporary style. Not every interior allows for large Michel Comte figurative photography, so small editions measuring 36 inches across are available. Customers who are interested in this artist might also find the work of Fabien Mara, Jose Picayo, and Lynda Churilla.

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