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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Rizzoli Nudes I - Limiteed Edition Fine Art Photography
By Michel Comte
Located in Vienna, AT
This artwork by Michel Comte is a color photograph that presents a group of reclining female figures arranged across a low, bed-like surface. The composition is horizontal and layere...
Archival Pigment
Rizzoli Nudes Archival Pigment Print, Color Photography, 1990s, New
By Michel Comte
Located in Vienna, AT
This color photograph by Michel Comte, created in the late 1990s, presents a staged interior scene defined by saturated tones and a cinematic atmosphere. Two female figures are arran...
Archival Pigment
Helena Christensen II - Nude Supermodel - Limited Edition Fine Art Print
By Michel Comte
Located in Vienna, AT
This iconic black-and-white nude portrait of 90's supermodel jumping by Michel Comte was created in the early 1990s. All prints are limited edition fine art prints. Available in mul...
Archival Pigment
Sharon Stone, GQ US - Limited Edition Fine Art Photography
By Michel Comte
Located in Vienna, AT
This black-and-white photograph by Michel Comte features Sharon Stone in a softly lit interior setting, positioned across a bed layered with white linens and pillows. The composition...
Archival Pigment
Naomi Campbell, Vogue Italia - Limited Edition, Fine Art Photography
By Michel Comte
Located in Vienna, AT
The Nude Supermodel sitting on a baroque bed in a black feather headpiece and smoking a cigarette, photographed by Michel Comte for Vogue Italia in 1993. All prints are limited edit...
Archival Pigment
Gisele Bündchen - Cannes, Color - Limited Edition fine Art Photography
By Michel Comte
Located in Vienna, AT
"Gisele Bündchen for Vogue, Cannes, 1999" by Michel Comte is a luminous and iconic fashion photograph capturing Gisele Bündchen at the height of her early career. Shot on the sun-dre...
Archival Pigment
Carla Bruni I, Save Safe Sex - Limited Edition Fine Art Photography
By Michel Comte
Located in Vienna, AT
“Carla Bruni, Safer Sex Campaign for Playboy, 1993” by Michel Comte is a striking example of early 1990s fashion photography, capturing the understated elegance and natural sensualit...
Archival Pigment
Tatjana with Snake, for VOGUE, Fine Art Photography, Limited Edition, 1996
By Michel Comte
Located in Vienna, AT
"Tatjana with Snake (Beauty and Beast), L’Uomo Vogue, 1996" by Michel Comte is a striking and evocative fashion photograph that captures Tatjana Patitz in a raw and sensual compositi...
Archival Pigment
Gisele Bündchen - Nude Portrait with Jewelry, fine art photography, 1999
By Michel Comte
Located in Vienna, AT
"Gisele Bündchen for Vogue, Cannes, 1999" by Michel Comte is a luminous and iconic fashion photograph capturing Gisele Bündchen at the height of her early career. Shot on the sun-dre...
Archival Pigment
$6,853
Helena Christensen IV, Black and White - Limited Edition Fine Art Photography
By Michel Comte
Located in Vienna, AT
Supermodel Helena Christensen sitting with a giant Feather Hat, photographed by Michel Comte in 1993. All prints are limited edition fine art prints. Available in multiple sizes. Mu...
Archival Pigment
$25,130
Tatjana with Snake, for VOGUE, Limited Edition of 3, Fine Art Photography, 1996
By Michel Comte
Located in Vienna, AT
"Tatjana with Snake (Beauty and Beast), L’Uomo Vogue, 1996" by Michel Comte is a striking and evocative fashion photograph that captures Tatjana Patitz in a raw and sensual compositi...
Archival Pigment
$2,950
H 24 in W 36 in D 0.1 in
"Prologue II" Nude Photograph 24" x 36" in Limited Ed. 1/7 by Aaron Mcpolin
By Aaron McPolin
Located in Culver City, CA
"Prologue II" Nude Photograph 24" x 36" in Limited Ed. 1/7 by Aaron Mcpolin Archival Giclee Print Signed and numbered by the artist. Comes with COA issued by the artist NOT framed. ...
Archival Pigment
$1,950
H 24 in W 16 in D 0.1 in
"Omens Drift" Nude Photograph 24" x 16" in Limited Ed. of 15 by Aaron Mcpolin
By Aaron McPolin
Located in Culver City, CA
"Omens Drift" Nude Photograph 24" x 16" in Limited Ed. of 15 by Aaron Mcpolin Archival Giclee Print NOT framed. Ships in a tube. Signed and numbered by the artist. Comes with COA...
Archival Pigment
$3,850
H 40 in W 32 in D 0.1 in
"Radiance II" Nude Photograph 40" x 32" in Limited Edition 1/3 by Aaron Mcpolin
By Aaron McPolin
Located in Culver City, CA
"Radiance II" Nude Photograph 40" x 32" in Limited Edition 1/3 by Aaron Mcpolin Medium: Archival Giclee Print Signed and numbered by the artist. Comes with COA issued by the artis...
Archival Pigment
$3,250
H 36 in W 24 in D 0.1 in
"Amas Luna Storm I" Nude Photograph 36" x 24" in Ltd. Ed. 1/7 by Aaron Mcpolin
By Aaron McPolin
Located in Culver City, CA
"Amas Luna Storm I" Nude Photograph 36" x 24" in Ltd. Ed. 1/7 by Aaron Mcpolin Archival Giclee Print Signed and numbered by the artist. Comes with COA issued by the artist Not fram...
Archival Pigment
$1,950
H 36 in W 36 in D 0.1 in
"Flare" Nude Photograph 36 x 36 in Limited Edition of 25 by Yevgeniy Repiashenko
By Yevgeniy Repiashenko
Located in Culver City, CA
"Flare" Nude Photograph 36 x 36 in Limited Edition of 25 by Yevgeniy Repiashenko "Flare" by Yevgeniy Repiashenko Year photo was taken: 2013 Art Print Limited Edition of 25 Picture ...
Archival Pigment
$3,850
H 40 in W 40 in D 0.1 in
"Radiance" Nude Photograph 40" x 40" inch Limited Edition of 3 by Aaron Mcpolin
By Aaron McPolin
Located in Culver City, CA
"Radiance" Nude Photograph 40" x 40" inch Limited Edition of 3 by Aaron Mcpolin Medium: Archival Giclee Print Signed and numbered by the artist. Comes with COA issued by the artist....
Archival Pigment
$1,950
H 24 in W 18 in D 0.1 in
"Chasing the Sun" Nude Photograph 24" x 18" in Limited Ed. 1/15 by Aaron Mcpolin
By Aaron McPolin
Located in Culver City, CA
"Chasing the Sun" Nude Photograph 24" x 18" in Limited Ed. 1/15 by Aaron Mcpolin Medium: Archival Giclee Print Signed and numbered by the artist. Comes with COA issued by the artist...
Archival Pigment
$2,950
H 30 in W 30 in D 0.1 in
"Valentine" Nude Photograph 30" x 30" inch Limited Edition of 7 by Aaron Mcpolin
By Aaron McPolin
Located in Culver City, CA
"Valentine" Nude Photograph 30" x 30" inch Limited Edition of 7 by Aaron Mcpolin Medium: Archival Giclee Print Signed and numbered by the artist. Comes with COA issued by the artist...
Archival Pigment
$2,950
H 30 in W 24 in D 0.1 in
"Kissed Orchids" Nude Photograph 30" x 24" in Limited Ed. of 7 by Aaron Mcpolin
By Aaron McPolin
Located in Culver City, CA
"Kissed Orchids" Nude Photograph 30" x 24" in Limited Ed. of 7 by Aaron Mcpolin Medium: Archival Giclee Print Signed and numbered by the artist. Comes with COA issued by the artist....
Archival Pigment
$1,950
H 20 in W 16 in D 0.1 in
"Kissed Orchids" Nude Photograph 20" x 16" in Limited Ed. 1/15 by Aaron Mcpolin
By Aaron McPolin
Located in Culver City, CA
"Kissed Orchids" Nude Photograph 20" x 16" in Limited Ed. 1/15 by Aaron Mcpolin Medium: Archival Giclee Print Signed and numbered by the artist. Comes with COA issued by the artist....
Archival Pigment
$2,950
H 30 in W 24 in D 0.1 in
"Praise the Sun" Photograph 30" x 24" in Limited Ed. 1/7 by Aaron Mcpolin
By Aaron McPolin
Located in Culver City, CA
"Praise the Sun" Photograph 30" x 24" in Limited Ed. 1/7 by Aaron Mcpolin Medium: Archival Giclee Print Signed and numbered by the artist. Comes with COA issued by the artist. Avai...
Archival Pigment
$1,950
H 20 in W 16 in D 0.1 in
"Flowstate" Nude Photograph 20" x 16" in Limited Edition 1/15 by Aaron Mcpolin
By Aaron McPolin
Located in Culver City, CA
"Flowstate" Nude Photograph 20" x 16" in Limited Edition 1/15 by Aaron Mcpolin Archival Giclee Print NOT framed. Ships in a tube. Signed and numbered by the artist. Comes with ...
Archival Pigment
$700
H 18 in W 24 in D 0.1 in
Untitled (Nr. 0428) Photography 18" x 24" Edition of 20 by Ben Cope
By Ben Cope
Located in Culver City, CA
Untitled (Nr. 0428) Photography 18" x 24" Edition of 2o by Ben Cope Unframed - ships rolled in a tube Signed and numbered by the artist. Comes with COA issued by the artist. Editio...
Archival Pigment
Rembrandt Series
By Carla van de Puttelaar
Located in Sante Fe, NM
I cherish a the Dutch Old Masters. As a contemporary artist, I work with the female nude and portraiture, so I was enthusiastic when the Rembrandt House approached me to create a new...
Archival Pigment
$2,950
H 30 in W 30 in D 0.1 in
"Radiance" Nude Photograph 30" x 30" inch Limited Edition 1/7 by Aaron Mcpolin
By Aaron McPolin
Located in Culver City, CA
"Radiance" Nude Photograph 30" x 30" inch Limited Edition 1/7 by Aaron Mcpolin Medium: Archival Giclee Print Signed and numbered by the artist. Comes with COA issued by the artist A...
Archival Pigment
Untitled Gelatin silver Print Framed under glass.
By Michel Comte
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Untitled, 1999 by Michel Comte Gelatin silver Print Framed under glass. Image size: 38 in. H x 48.25 in. W Sheet size: 41.5 in. H x 51.5 in. W Frame size: 45.5 in. H x 55.5 in. W Stamped and Signed in pencil lower right. Michel Comte (born February 19, 1954, in Zürich, Switzerland) is a filmmaker and a fashion, portrait photographer. He is regarded as one of the most important photographers in the industry, regularly collaborating for Vogue Italia, l'Uomo Vogue, Interview, Vanity Fair etc. He directed and produced The Girl from Nagasaki, his first feature film in 3D, which premiered at Sundance Film Festival in 2014. Comte produced many iconic portraits including Jeremy Irons, Louise Bourgeois, Mike Tyson, Akira Kurosawa, Sharon Stone, Carla Bruni, Naomi Campbell, Helena Christensen, Miles Davis and many more. Many of his iconic images are shot for his long-time friend and influencer Franca Sozzani...
Silver Gelatin, Black and White, Archival Pigment
"Aiko Tokyo", Framed Silver Gelatin Print, 1989
By Michel Comte
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Aiko Tokyo by Michel Comte Silver Gelatin Print Framed under glass Image size: 29.25 in. H x 69 in. W Sheet size: 33.25 in. H x 72.625 in. W Frame size: 36 in. H x 75.5 in. W x 1.75 in. D Signed, titled, dated in pencil lower right MICHEL COMTE - Schirmer/Mosel, Munich 1999 - p 56-57 Michel Comte (born February 19, 1954, in Zürich, Switzerland) is a filmmaker and a fashion, portrait photographer. He is regarded as one of the most important photographers in the industry, regularly collaborating for Vogue Italia, l'Uomo Vogue, Interview, Vanity Fair, etc. He directed and produced The Girl from Nagasaki, his first feature film in 3D, which premiered at Sundance Film Festival in 2014. Comte produced many iconic portraits including Jeremy Irons, Louise Bourgeois, Mike Tyson, Akira Kurosawa, Sharon Stone, Carla Bruni, Naomi Campbell, Helena Christensen, Miles Davis and many more. Many of his iconic images are shot for his long-time friend and influencer Franca Sozzani...
Silver Gelatin, Black and White, Archival Pigment