By Michel Comte
Located in Vienna, AT
“Helena Christensen III, Safer Sex Campaign for Playboy, 1993” by Michel Comte captures one of the most iconic moments of 1990s fashion photography, combining sensuality, elegance, and the visual language of high-end editorial imagery. Shot during the celebrated Playboy “Safer Sex” campaign, the photograph features Danish supermodel Helena Christensen at the height of the supermodel era—an image that reflects both the glamour and cultural shifts of the early 1990s.
This artwork is among his most sought-after pieces. Most sizes have already sold out, and only a limited number of editions remain in the available format.
Michel Comte, renowned for his striking black-and-white portraiture and work with leading fashion magazines and luxury brands, approaches the nude figure with sculptural precision. Soft lighting and a minimalist studio background emphasize Christensen’s graceful pose and natural beauty, creating a timeless composition that sits at the intersection of fashion photography, fine art nude, and iconic celebrity portraiture. The image embodies the refined aesthetic that made Comte one of the most sought-after photographers of his generation.
Highly collectible and increasingly difficult to acquire, “Helena Christensen III, Safer Sex Campaign for Playboy, 1993” represents a significant piece of 1990s fashion photography history. With editions nearly sold out, this work appeals to collectors interested in supermodel imagery, Playboy photography...
Category
1990s Contemporary Michel Comte Nude Photography
MaterialsArchival Pigment