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Michel Comte Portrait 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

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 Portrait Photography

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Archival Pigment

Gisele Buendchen Smoking - b&w Portrait with Jewelery, Fine Art Photography 1999
Gisele Buendchen Smoking - b&w Portrait with Jewelery, Fine Art Photography 1999

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 Portrait Photography

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Black and White, C Print

Sharon Stone, Esquire - portrait of the superstar in front of a fence

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. For decades Michel Comte has been shooting protagonists from the world of art, film and entertainment. However, he does n...

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Late 20th Century Contemporary Michel Comte Portrait Photography

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Archival Pigment

Penelope Cruz - portrait of the movie star

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. For...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Michel Comte Portrait Photography

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Archival Pigment

Sharon Stone, Esquire

Sharon Stone, Esquire

By Michel Comte

Located in Vienna, AT

Portrait of the famous Hollywood star and seductive actress. For decades Michel Comte has been shooting protagonists from the world of art, film and entertainment. However, he does n...

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20th Century Contemporary Michel Comte Portrait Photography

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Archival Pigment

Sofia Coppola Safer Sex for Playboy, Limited Edition, Signed, 1993
Sofia Coppola Safer Sex for Playboy, Limited Edition, Signed, 1993

Sofia Coppola Safer Sex for Playboy, Limited Edition, Signed, 1993

By Michel Comte

Located in Vienna, AT

“Sofia Coppola, Safer Sex Campaign for Playboy, 1993” by Michel Comte is a rare color photograph from the celebrated series created for Playboy’s landmark “Safer Sex” campaign in the early 1990s. Captured at a moment when Coppola was still primarily known as an actress—years before becoming the Academy Award–winning director of “The Virgin Suicides...

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1990s Contemporary Michel Comte Portrait Photography

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Archival Pigment

MICHEL COMTE - Super Models for Versace, Vogue Italia, 1994
MICHEL COMTE - Super Models for Versace, Vogue Italia, 1994

MICHEL COMTE - Super Models for Versace, Vogue Italia, 1994

By Michel Comte

Located in PARIS, FR

Limited edition of 7. Sold Edition number will be communicated at the point of sale. White wood frame and plexi Supermodels" portrait of the famous 90's model all dressed in glamour...

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1990s Michel Comte Portrait Photography

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Archival Pigment

Supermodels - Group Portrait in Palazzo Versace, Fine Art Photography, 1994
Supermodels - Group Portrait in Palazzo Versace, Fine Art Photography, 1994

Supermodels - Group Portrait in Palazzo Versace, Fine Art Photography, 1994

By Michel Comte

Located in Vienna, AT

Glamorous Group Portrait of the most famous Supermodels of the 90s in the Palazzo Versace, wearing the famous Versace Oroton Chainmail dresses, photographed by Michel Comte in 1994. 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. With "Supermodels, Versace, 1994," Michel Comte captured a moment of unparalleled glamour from the world of haute couture. Set against the backdrop of Versace's iconic fashion house, this fine art print immortalizes a gathering of legendary supermodels amid a timeless fashion moment. With his discerning eye for composition and detail, Comte expertly frames the scene, allowing the viewer to witness the convergence of beauty, style, and sophistication. Claudia Schiffer, Carla Bruni, Nadja Auermann, Naomi Campbell, Christy Turlington, Shalom Harlow, Kristy Hume, Linda Evangelista, Nadege Du Bospertus, and Brandi Quinones staged for Vogue in blue and turquoise baroque shades. 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 Portrait Photography

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Archival Pigment

Mike Tyson with Dove - portrait of boxing legend, fine art photography, 1990
Mike Tyson with Dove - portrait of boxing legend, fine art photography, 1990

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 Portrait Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Charlotte Rampling, Vogue Brazil - portrait of the French movie star
Charlotte Rampling, Vogue Brazil - portrait of the French movie star

Charlotte Rampling, Vogue Brazil - portrait of the French movie star

By Michel Comte

Located in Vienna, AT

Charlotte Rampling, Vogue Brazil - portrait of the French movie star The artwork is made and signed by the artist in a strictly limited edition of 7. Other sizes on request. For deca...

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1990s Contemporary Michel Comte Portrait Photography

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Archival Pigment

Mike Tyson Training Camp - Portrait with Towel, Fine Art Photography, 1990
Mike Tyson Training Camp - Portrait with Towel, Fine Art Photography, 1990

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 f...

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1990s Contemporary Michel Comte Portrait Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Helena Christensen - the supermodel standing in a black dress with back shown

Helena Christensen - the supermodel standing in a black dress with back shown

By Michel Comte

Located in Vienna, AT

Other sizes and high end framing on request. For decades Michel Comte has been shooting protagonists from the world of art, film and entertainment. However, he does not only take pho...

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1990s Contemporary Michel Comte Portrait Photography

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Archival Pigment

Eva Herzigova - Nude in Tights on a Picknick Blanket, Fine Art Photography, 2003
Eva Herzigova - Nude in Tights on a Picknick Blanket, Fine Art Photography, 2003

Eva Herzigova - Nude in Tights on a Picknick Blanket, Fine Art Photography, 2003

By Michel Comte

Located in Vienna, AT

Supermodel Eva Herzigova in black tights lying on a yellow picknick blanket on bright green grass, photographed by Michel Comte in 2003. All prints are limited edition. Available in ...

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1990s Contemporary Michel Comte Portrait Photography

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C Print

Daryl Hannah

Michel ComteDaryl Hannah

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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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1990s Michel Comte Portrait Photography

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C Print

Helena Christensen II Safer Sex for Playboy, Jumping Nude, Limited Edition of 20
Helena Christensen II Safer Sex for Playboy, Jumping Nude, Limited Edition of 20

Helena Christensen II Safer Sex for Playboy, Jumping Nude, Limited Edition of 20

By Michel Comte

Located in Vienna, AT

“Helena Christensen, Safer Sex Campaign for Playboy, 1993” by Michel Comte is one of the most dynamic and visually striking photographs from the iconic early 1990s series created for...

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1990s Contemporary Michel Comte Portrait Photography

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Archival Pigment

Mike Tyson - Portrait of the boxing Legend in Red, Fine Art Photography 1990
Mike Tyson - Portrait of the boxing Legend in Red, Fine Art Photography 1990

Mike Tyson - Portrait of the boxing Legend in Red, Fine Art Photography 1990

By Michel Comte

Located in Vienna, AT

This powerful limited edition fine art photograph captures Mike Tyson at the height of his dominance in 1990, photographed by Michel Comte. Set against an intense red backdrop, Tyson...

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1990s Contemporary Michel Comte Portrait Photography

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Archival Pigment

Portrait of supermodel Eva Herzigova on sofa, showing her nude back with tattoo
Portrait of supermodel Eva Herzigova on sofa, showing her nude back with tattoo

Portrait of supermodel Eva Herzigova on sofa, showing her nude back with tattoo

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. The Women series is a collection of artistic photographs featuring celebrity figures. Intimate and direct, the viewer is confronted by the assertive demeanour presented through the central composition and neutral background. The passive woman of traditional fashion portraiture is replaced by an iconic image of the modern woman. 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 Portrait Photography

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C Print

Carla Bruni, Safe Sex Playboy, Limited Edition, 1993, Black and White Print
Carla Bruni, Safe Sex Playboy, Limited Edition, 1993, Black and White Print

Carla Bruni, Safe Sex Playboy, Limited Edition, 1993, Black and White Print

By Michel Comte

Located in Vienna, AT

“Carla Bruni, Safer Sex Campaign for Playboy, 1993” by Michel Comte is a striking black-and-white photograph from the influential series created for Playboy’s “Safer Sex” campaign du...

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1990s Contemporary Michel Comte Portrait Photography

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Archival Pigment

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