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Philippe Halsman Art

Latvian, 1906-1979

Philippe Halsman’s deep interest in the human face informed a celebrated and decades-spanning career in portrait photography. Shot in black and white, his portrait photographs feature celebrities, artists, politicians and intellectuals. The iconic photographs appeared on the covers of some of the biggest magazines, including Life, Look, Esquire and Paris Match. 

Halsman was born in Riga, Latvia, in 1906. When he was 15 years old, he discovered a camera in the attic. He fell in love with taking pictures and spent most of his allowance on his new hobby. He later studied engineering, but left school before earning his degree and moved to Paris to pursue photography.

In the 1930s, Halsman lived in Montparnasse, the artistic center of Paris. He caught his first big break when he approached French writer André Gide to take his portrait. After that, many more writers and actors requested photographs, and Halsman began shooting for Vogue, Viola and Vu.

When World War II broke out, Halsman sent his pregnant wife and daughter to the United States. He could not go with them due to his Latvian passport. As luck would have it, he was pen pals with famed physicist Albert Einstein, who intervened and ensured that Halsman was granted a visa. He arrived in New York City in 1940.

In America, Halsman had to start from scratch. A turning point was when beauty tycoon Elizabeth Arden used one of his photographs to advertise her Victory Red lipstick. In the early 1940s, Halsman met artist Salvador Dalí, and the two became friends and partners. One of their most notable collaborations was the 1948 photograph Dalí Atomicus, which shows Dalí, his cats, canvas, furniture and water floating in the air.

Throughout the rest of his career, Halsman was a prolific contributor to Life magazine and his photographs were on the cover 101 times. In 1958, Popular Photography named him one of the “World’s Ten Greatest Photographers”.

On 1stDibs, find a collection of Philippe Halsman’s photography.

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Dali is painting medusas head on Galas forehead
Dali is painting medusas head on Galas forehead

Dali is painting medusas head on Galas forehead

By Philippe Halsman

Located in Cologne, DE

An amazing item, with numerous stamps and notes on the back showing its active life as a press photo. The quality is fair due to decades in use. But it is absolutly unique.

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1950s Modern Philippe Halsman Art

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Silver Gelatin

Marylin Monroe Photograph by Philippe Halsman
Marylin Monroe Photograph by Philippe Halsman

Marylin Monroe Photograph by Philippe Halsman

By Philippe Halsman

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Philippe Halsman (1906-1979) Marilyn Monroe (At a drive-in, eating a hamburger), 1952 Gelatin silver print, printed 1981, numbered '226/250' in ink and portfolio copyright credit sta...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Philippe Halsman Art

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Paper

Antique Signed Original Rare Humphrey Bogart Portrait Photograph
Antique Signed Original Rare Humphrey Bogart Portrait Photograph

Antique Signed Original Rare Humphrey Bogart Portrait Photograph

By Philippe Halsman

Located in Buffalo, NY

Vintage signed and extremely rare photograph of Humphrey Bogart by Philippe Halsman (1906 - 1979). Signed. Framed. Measuring 17 by 21 inches overall and 10.25 by 13.25 photograph a...

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1960s Photorealist Philippe Halsman Art

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Photographic Paper, Silver Gelatin

The True Marilyn (1956)

The True Marilyn (1956)

By Philippe Halsman

Located in Buffalo, NY

The work offered for sale here is an original vintage silver gelatin print hand created by Halsman in 1956. This work comes in an archival frame presentation. The image alone is approximately 9 x 13. The work was acquired directly from the artist and comes with a COA and lifetime guarantee. Philippe Halsman was at one point considered the best photo-portraitist in France. He had an incessant interest in faces: “Every face I see seems to hide—and sometimes fleetingly reveal—the mystery of another human being.” Halsman’s photographs of politicians, celebrities, and intellectuals were featured widely in magazines like LIFE and Vogue. His more famous subjects included the likes of Marc Chagall, Le Corbusier, Audrey Hepburn, and Albert Einstein. He also had a 37-year collaboration with Salvador Dalí, which resulted in several famous surrealist series including the “Dalí’s Mustache” portraits...

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1950s Modern Philippe Halsman Art

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Photographic Paper, Silver Gelatin

Andy Warhol by Philippe Halsman
Andy Warhol by Philippe Halsman

Andy Warhol by Philippe Halsman

$7,120Sale Price / set|20% Off

Andy Warhol by Philippe Halsman

By Philippe Halsman

Located in London, GB

Andy Warhol and Philippe Halsman need no introduction - their contribution to the art world is boundless. A rare set of four Andy Warhol photographic chromogenic portraits in collabo...

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Late 20th Century American Modern Philippe Halsman Art

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Paper

Marilyn Crying (1950)

Marilyn Crying (1950)

By Philippe Halsman

Located in Buffalo, NY

The work offered for sale here is an original vintage silver gelatin print hand created by Halsman in 1950. This work comes in an archival frame presentation. The image alone is approximately 13 x 9. The work was acquired directly from the artist and comes with a COA and lifetime guarantee. Philippe Halsman was at one point considered the best photo-portraitist in France. He had an incessant interest in faces: “Every face I see seems to hide—and sometimes fleetingly reveal—the mystery of another human being.” Halsman’s photographs of politicians, celebrities, and intellectuals were featured widely in magazines like LIFE and Vogue. His more famous subjects included the likes of Marc Chagall, Le Corbusier, Audrey Hepburn, and Albert Einstein. He also had a 37-year collaboration with Salvador Dalí, which resulted in several famous surrealist series including the “Dalí’s Mustache” portraits...

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1950s Modern Philippe Halsman Art

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Photographic Paper, Silver Gelatin

Original Photographs of Tallulah Bankhead by Philippe Halsman
Original Photographs of Tallulah Bankhead by Philippe Halsman

Original Photographs of Tallulah Bankhead by Philippe Halsman

By Philippe Halsman

Located in Palm Desert, CA

Stunning collection of original master print photographs of the legendary actress Tallulah Bankhead (1902-1968) by the legendary photographer Philipp...

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1950s American Vintage Philippe Halsman Art

Dali in Port Ligat, 1964

Dali in Port Ligat, 1964

By Philippe Halsman

Located in Cologne, DE

Philippe Halsman Dali in Port Ligat, 1964

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1960s Modern Philippe Halsman Art

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Silver Gelatin

Dali Cyclops

Dali Cyclops

By Philippe Halsman

Located in Buffalo, NY

The work offered for sale here is an original vintage silver gelatin print hand created by Halsman and used as the cover proof for the "Dali Mustache Book". Philippe Halsman was at one point considered the best photo-portraitist in France. He had an incessant interest in faces: “Every face I see seems to hide—and sometimes fleetingly reveal—the mystery of another human being.” Halsman’s photographs of politicians, celebrities, and intellectuals were featured widely in magazines like LIFE and Vogue. His more famous subjects included the likes of Marc Chagall, Le Corbusier, Audrey Hepburn, and Albert Einstein. He also had a 37-year collaboration with Salvador Dalí, which resulted in several famous surrealist series including the “Dalí’s Mustache” portraits...

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1950s Surrealist Philippe Halsman Art

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Silver Gelatin

Rare Complete Marilyn Monroe Portfolio by Philippe Halsman
Rare Complete Marilyn Monroe Portfolio by Philippe Halsman

Rare Complete Marilyn Monroe Portfolio by Philippe Halsman

By Philippe Halsman

Located in Atlanta, GA

A complete black and white photography portfolio consisting of ten iconic silver gelatin prints of Marilyn Monroe by photographer Philippe Halsman (1906-1979), rarely available as a set of all original and great condition. Taken between 1952 and 1959 and published by the Neikrug Press 1981 posthumously, the photos were printed by Stephen Gersh under the supervision of Yvonne Halsman and released in a limited edition of 250. Most portfolios are believed to have been broken up into individual pieces. The set on offer, signed by Yvonne Halsman with an annotation of 194/250 in ink (on the colophon), features all ten photographs each with Halsman Marilyn...

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1950s American Modern Vintage Philippe Halsman Art

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Paper, Linen

Anna Magnani - Photograph by Philippe Halsman - 1951
Anna Magnani - Photograph by Philippe Halsman - 1951

Anna Magnani - Photograph by Philippe Halsman - 1951

By Philippe Halsman

Located in Roma, IT

Vintage b/w photograph realized by Philippe Halsman in 1951. Copyright: Magnum Photos and Agenzia Contrasto. Excellent condition.

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1950s Contemporary Philippe Halsman Art

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Photographic Paper

Phillipe Halsman Portrait Photography Lauren Bacall Black and White Framed 1944
Phillipe Halsman Portrait Photography Lauren Bacall Black and White Framed 1944

Phillipe Halsman Portrait Photography Lauren Bacall Black and White Framed 1944

By Philippe Halsman

Located in Buffalo, NY

The work offered for sale here is an original vintage silver gelatin print hand created by Halsman in 1944 and exhibited at the International Center for Photography. Philippe Halsman was at one point considered the best photo-portraitist in France. He had an incessant interest in faces: “Every face I see seems to hide—and sometimes fleetingly reveal—the mystery of another human being.” Halsman’s photographs of politicians, celebrities, and intellectuals were featured widely in magazines like LIFE and Vogue. His more famous subjects included the likes of Marc Chagall, Le Corbusier, Audrey Hepburn, and Albert Einstein. He also had a 37-year collaboration with Salvador Dalí, which resulted in several famous surrealist series including the “Dalí’s Mustache” portraits...

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1940s Modern Philippe Halsman Art

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Photographic Paper, Silver Gelatin, Wood

Marilyn From the Reverse

Marilyn From the Reverse

By Philippe Halsman

Located in Buffalo, NY

The work offered for sale here is an original vintage silver gelatin print hand created by Halsman in 1953. Philippe Halsman was at one point considered the best photo-portraitist in France. He had an incessant interest in faces: “Every face I see seems to hide—and sometimes fleetingly reveal—the mystery of another human being.” Halsman’s photographs of politicians, celebrities, and intellectuals were featured widely in magazines like LIFE and Vogue. His more famous subjects included the likes of Marc Chagall, Le Corbusier, Audrey Hepburn, and Albert Einstein. He also had a 37-year collaboration with Salvador Dalí, which resulted in several famous surrealist series including the “Dalí’s Mustache...

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1950s Modern Philippe Halsman Art

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Photographic Paper, Silver Gelatin

Framed Editioned Dali Photograph by Philippe Halsman
Framed Editioned Dali Photograph by Philippe Halsman

Framed Editioned Dali Photograph by Philippe Halsman

By Philippe Halsman

Located in Atlanta, GA

Artist: Philippe Halsman (1906-1979) Medium: Gelatin silver print Title: Dali Fishing Date: 1954; Printed in 1981 as part of the ten-piece Dali Portfolio...

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1950s American Modern Vintage Philippe Halsman Art

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Wood, Paper

Philippe Halsman John F Kennedy Silver Gelatin
Philippe Halsman John F Kennedy Silver Gelatin

Philippe Halsman John F Kennedy Silver Gelatin

By Philippe Halsman

Located in Westport, CT

Philippe Halsman silver Gelatin John f Kennedy Photograph circa 1952 printed 1978. Stamped and raised signature. Lower right. Behind UV glass and with metal frame .photograph size is 11 x...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Philippe Halsman Art

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Metal

Framed Edition Dali Photograph by Philippe Halsman
Framed Edition Dali Photograph by Philippe Halsman

Framed Edition Dali Photograph by Philippe Halsman

By Philippe Halsman

Located in Atlanta, GA

Artist: Philippe Halsman (1906-1979) Medium: Gelatin Silver Print Title: Invisible Dali Date: 1954; Printed in 1981 as part of the ten-piece Dali Portfolio...

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1950s American Modern Vintage Philippe Halsman Art

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Wood, Paper

Dali Photograph by Philippe Halsman
Dali Photograph by Philippe Halsman

Dali Photograph by Philippe Halsman

By Philippe Halsman

Located in Atlanta, GA

Artist: Philippe Halsman (1906-1979) Medium: Gelatin Silver Print Title: Dali Clockface Date: 1953; Printed in 1981 as part of the ten-piece Dali Portfolio...

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1950s American Modern Vintage Philippe Halsman Art

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Wood, Paper

Marilyn Monroe Photograph by Philippe Halsman
Marilyn Monroe Photograph by Philippe Halsman

Marilyn Monroe Photograph by Philippe Halsman

By Philippe Halsman

Located in Atlanta, GA

Artist: Philippe Halsman (1906-1979) Title: The True Marilyn Medium: Gelatin silver prints Date: 1952 printed in 1981 Edition: 186/250 Size: image 12.5" x 8.75"; with frame 20.2...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Philippe Halsman Art

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Paper

Marilyn Monroe Photograph by Philippe Halsman
Marilyn Monroe Photograph by Philippe Halsman

Marilyn Monroe Photograph by Philippe Halsman

By Philippe Halsman

Located in Atlanta, GA

Artist: Philippe Halsman (1906-1979) Title: Marilyn Flirting Medium: gelatin silver prints Date: 1952 printed in 1981 Edition: 178/250 Size: image 12.5" x 8.75"; with frame 20.25" x...

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1950s American Modern Vintage Philippe Halsman Art

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Wood, Paper

Dali Atomicus

Dali Atomicus

By Philippe Halsman

Located in New York, NY

Philippe Halsman Dali Atomicus 1948/c. 1969-70 Signed twice in pencil, verso; Also titled and dated in pencil, verso; Also studio stamp in black ink, verso Vintage gelatin silver ...

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1940s Contemporary Philippe Halsman Art

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Silver Gelatin

Salvador Dali (Cheese)

Salvador Dali (Cheese)

By Philippe Halsman

Located in New York, NY

Stamped by the photographer’s studio on the reverse Please inquire about additional limited sizes and editions

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Mid-20th Century Philippe Halsman Art

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Silver Gelatin

Marilyn-Mao

Marilyn-Mao

By Philippe Halsman

Located in New York, NY

All editions stamped by the photographers estate.

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1950s Philippe Halsman Art

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Silver Gelatin

Dali's Mustache

Dali's Mustache

By Philippe Halsman

Located in New York, NY

Dali's Mustache, 1953 11x14 inches Edition of 250

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1950s Philippe Halsman Art

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Silver Gelatin

Dali In Port Lligat

Dali In Port Lligat

By Philippe Halsman

Located in New York, NY

Dali In Port Lligat, 1964 11x14 inches Edition of 250

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1960s Philippe Halsman Art

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Silver Gelatin

Dali Fishing

Dali Fishing

By Philippe Halsman

Located in New York, NY

Dali Fishing, 1954 11x14 inches Edition of 250

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1950s Philippe Halsman Art

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Silver Gelatin

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By Philippe Halsman

Located in New york, NY

A black and white portrait photograph of one of the most famous celebrities of the 20th century -- actress Marilyn Monroe with Barbells, 1952 by Philippe Halsman. This is a signed (verso) vintage gelatin silver print - with photographer's copyright stamp, signature, and hand-written title "Marilyn Monroe Lifting Barbells" verso (back of photo). In mid-century America and internationally known Marilyn Monroe became a favorite muse for photographers such as Ernst Haas, Philippe Halsman, and Bert Stern who immortalized her through their images. With her breathy voice and hourglass figure, Monroe remains today a larger than life personality and Hollywood star still appreciated worldwide. MM exuded sensuality and vulnerability for an adoring public but the American goddess...

Category

1950s Contemporary Philippe Halsman Art

Materials

Photographic Film, Photographic Paper, Silver Gelatin

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