Photographer Roxanne Lowit was at the forefront of recording modern culture for more than four decades. With her camera, she captured the grit within the glamor, bringing out the truest essence of each subject.
Lowit had no formal training in photography. She graduated from New York’s Fashion Institute of Technology with a degree in art history and textile design. She had a successful career as a designer, but also had a penchant for painting. Many people offered to sit for her paintings, but her busy schedule did not allow for lengthy sessions. Instead, she would take photographs to use as references when she had time to work on her art.
She enjoyed the instant gratification of producing an image through the lens. She began her photography practice in earnest at New York fashion shows, taking pictures of her own designs. Soon, models such as Jerry Hall were inviting her backstage to the shows. Her behind-the-scenes shots catapulted her into icon status in the fashion industry.
She later expanded her focus beyond fashion. Throughout her illustrious career, Lowit photographed world-famous cultural figures, like American Pop artist Andy Warhol, Spanish Surrealist painter Salvador Dalí and American singer Madonna.
Many prestigious venues have displayed Lowit’s work, including the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Whitney Museum of American Art and the Andy Warhol Museum. Her work is part of the permanent collection of Japan’s Kobe Fashion Museum.
The American, French, German and Italian editions of Vogue all included Lowit’s photographs on their pages, as did many other notable publications, including GQ and Vanity Fair. Lowit produced advertising work for many major companies, including Armani, De Beers and Land Rover. Lowit published four books of her photography, including Roxanne Lowit Photographs Yves Saint Laurent in 2014. She died in 2022.
On 1stDibs, find Roxanne Lowit’s portrait, color and black and white photography.
$12,500
Face On, Face Off, Dior Backstage, Color, Limited Edition 1/11, 1995 Fashion
By Roxanne Lowit
Located in Vienna, AT
Roxanne Lowit’s “Face On, Face Off – Dior Ready-to-Wear Backstage” is a vivid and theatrical work of limited edition fine art photography that captures the explosive creativity and e...
Archival Pigment
Backstage at Dior, Paris, 2000, Limited Edition Fine Art Photography
By Roxanne Lowit
Located in Vienna, AT
Roxanne Lowit’s “Backstage at Dior, Paris, 2000” is a striking work of limited edition fine art photography that captures the theatrical artistry and transformative power of haute co...
Archival Pigment
$8,000
Versace Vixens, Model Line, Fashion Photography, Limited Edition Print 1994
By Roxanne Lowit
Located in Vienna, AT
"Versace Vixens, Model Line, 1994" by Roxanne Lowit is a vibrant celebration of the supermodel era at its absolute peak. Captured during the golden age of 1990s fashion, the image br...
Archival Pigment
$12,500
Pucker, Nadja Auermann Backstage Print, Limited Edition 1/11, 1995 Fashion
By Roxanne Lowit
Located in Vienna, AT
“Pucker, Nadja Auermann for Vivienne Westwood, Backstage Paris, 1995” by Roxanne Lowit is offered here as a unique special edition vintage silver gelatin print (1/11), lifetime signe...
Archival Pigment
Nan Kempner, Fran Stark and Jaqueline de Ribes, NYC
By Roxanne Lowit
Located in Vienna, AT
Roxanne Lowit’s portfolio is a tribute to the world of glamour and the creative elite. After over three decades of celebrity and backstage photography Roxanne Lowit has become a star...
Silver Gelatin
Price Upon Request
Kate Moss at Vivienne Westwood - the model backstage, fine art photography, 1994
By Roxanne Lowit
Located in Vienna, AT
Other sizes and high end framing on request. Roxanne Lowit’s portfolio is a tribute to the world of glamour and the creative elite. After over three decades of celebrity and backstag...
Archival Pigment
Price Upon Request
Group Hug, 90s Supermodels Backstage, Fine Art Photography
By Roxanne Lowit
Located in Vienna, AT
Group Hug, Christy Turlington, Naomi Campbell, and Linda Evangelista photographed by Roxanne Lowit. All prints are limited edition. Available in multiple sizes. High-end framing on...
Archival Pigment
Price Upon Request
'Jean-Michel Basquiat I' - Portrait in side profile, fine art photography, 1985
By Roxanne Lowit
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 certifica...
Archival Pigment
Price Upon Request
John Galliano and Kate Moss - Backstage Portrait of Model and Designer, Fine Art
By Roxanne Lowit
Located in Vienna, AT
Provocative picture of supermodel Kate Moss and fashion designer John Galliano tongue on tongue. All prints are limited edition. Available in multiple sizes. High-end framing on req...
Archival Pigment
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Seeing, Speaking, Hearing no Evil - Three Supermodels, Fine Art Photography 1989
By Roxanne Lowit
Located in Vienna, AT
Roxanne Lowit’s “Speaking, Hearing, and Seeing No Evil at the Fashion Group Party, Plaza Hotel, NYC, 1989” captures three of the most iconic supermodels of their generation — Linda E...
Archival Pigment
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Kate Moss Backstage at YSL, Paris - Model in Florals, Fine art Photography, 1993
By Roxanne Lowit
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 certifica...
Archival Pigment
Price Upon Request
Group Hug, 90s Supermodels Backstage, Fine Art Photography
By Roxanne Lowit
Located in Vienna, AT
Group Hug, Christy Turlington, Naomi Campbell, and Linda Evangelista photographed by Roxanne Lowit. All prints are limited edition. Available in multiple sizes. High-end framing on...
Archival Pigment
Price Upon Request
Seeing, Speaking, Hearing no Evil - Three Supermodels, Fine Art Photography 1989
By Roxanne Lowit
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. Roxanne Lowit...
Archival Pigment
Price Upon Request
Kate Moss Backstage at YSL, Paris - Model in Florals, Fine art Photography, 1993
By Roxanne Lowit
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 certifica...
Archival Pigment
Price Upon Request
Masked Moss, Paris
By Roxanne Lowit
Located in New York, NY
Gelatin silver print (Edition of 25) Signed, titled, dated, and numbered in pencil, verso This artwork is offered by ClampArt, located in New York City.
Silver Gelatin
Price Upon Request
Kate Moss at Vivienne Westwood - the model backstage, fine art photography, 1994
By Roxanne Lowit
Located in Vienna, AT
Other sizes and high end framing on request. Roxanne Lowit’s portfolio is a tribute to the world of glamour and the creative elite. After over three decades of celebrity and backstag...
Archival Pigment
Price Upon Request
'Jean-Michel Basquiat I' - Portrait in side profile, fine art photography, 1985
By Roxanne Lowit
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 certifica...
Archival Pigment
Price Upon Request
Nan Kempner, Fran Stark and Jaqueline de Ribes, NYC
By Roxanne Lowit
Located in Vienna, AT
Roxanne Lowit’s portfolio is a tribute to the world of glamour and the creative elite. After over three decades of celebrity and backstage photography Roxanne Lowit has become a sta...
Silver Gelatin
Price Upon Request
Vivienne Westwood, Paris - Nadja Auermann backstage, fine art photography, 1995
By Roxanne Lowit
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. Roxanne Lowit's backstage photography of the 80s and 90s is iconic and helped shape the cultural world of the late 20th century. This Portrait was taken at the Vivienne Westwood fall-fashion show in Paris in 1995. The Collection was titled 'Vive la Cocotte' and focused on undergarments to create exaggerated silhouettes. In typical Westwood style, the show was a contrast to the classic 90s aesthetic, which is perfectly captured in this Portrait of the Model Nadja Auermann. She is wearing a Corset top richly adorned with ruffles, bows, and flower print. Her black leather gloves contrast the light tulle skirt and stola. She looks directly at the camera with pursed lips, even further exaggerating her porcelain doll makeup. The classic Vivienne Westwood pearl choker...
Archival Pigment
Man with Twins, Belize
By Earlie Hudnall Jr.
Located in Denton, TX
Signed, titled, and dated. Earlie Hudnall, who is one of the most notable African American photographers living today, has extensively documented the African American neighborhood...
Silver Gelatin
Untitled (Barefoot Woman on Bench with Cat)
By John Albok
Located in Denton, TX
John Albok Untitled (Barefoot Woman on Bench with Cat), 1938 Vintage gelatin silver print, 9 1/2 x 7 1/2 in. Signed and dated in ink on mount margin by John Albok Born in Munkacs, H...
Silver Gelatin
$1,600
H 19 in W 13 in
Little Surma Boy, Color Photography, on Handmade Paper, Signed Edition 2/5
By Jean-Michel Voge
Located in New york, NY
Little Surma Boy, 1996 by Jean-Michel (JM) Voge, is a contemporary color photograph of a child from the Surma tribe in the Omo Valley in Ethiopia, Africa. The photograph is printe...
Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Rag Paper, Digital, Archival Pigment, Digi...
$3,700
H 8.25 in W 10.25 in D 0.01 in
Frida Winking by Lucienne Bloch, 1933, Silver Gelatin Print, Photography
By Lucienne Bloch
Located in Denton, TX
Frida Winking by Lucienne Bloch is a portrait of Mexican painter Frida Kahlo sitting in a chair, winking at the camera. Image size: 8.25 x 10.25 in. Mou...
Silver Gelatin
Boy with Bee
By Keith Carter b.1948
Located in Denton, TX
Edition of 50 Signed, titled, dated and numbered by Keith Carter Gelatin silver print Paper size: 20 x 16 in., Image size: 15 x 15 in. Keith Carter is an American photographer who i...
Silver Gelatin
$4,200
H 19.75 in W 15.88 in D 0.1 in
Dressing Room, La Villa Blanc, Albuquerque - Drag Queens, Women, Wigs, Performer
By Jeffrey Silverthorne
Located in Denton, TX
Dressing room, La Villa Blanc, Albuquerque, 1971 Gelatin silver print, 19 3/4 x 15 7/8 in. Signed, titled, dated and numbered by Jeffrey Silverthorne Edition of 12, Printed 2008 Jef...
Silver Gelatin
RFK and Ethel Kennedy Campaigning in Indiana, Color Photograph, 1968
By Burt Glinn
Located in New york, NY
Robert Kennedy (RFK) and his wife Ethel Kennedy, campaigning in a small town in Indiana USA in 1968 is a color photograph, 16” x 24,” an archival pigment...
Photographic Film, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment, Rag Paper
$2,500
H 13 in W 19 in
1979 Black and White Photo of Policeman with Puppet and Gun, New York, Ed. 1/10
By Leonard Freed
Located in New york, NY
Policeman with Puppet and Gun, New York City, USA 1979 by Leonard Freed is a black and white limited edition photograph from Freed's Policework series. The photograph, 13" x 19", is an archival pigment print with the photographer's copyright stamp and estate signature by the photographer's widow, Brigitte Freed. The print is in an edition of 10. Available: 1/10, 10/10. Provenance: Freed Estate *** Artist’s Bio: Leonard Freed (1929-2006) was an American photographer from Brooklyn, New York. His "Black in White America" series made him known as a documentarian, a social documentary photographer. Freed worked as a freelance photographer from 1961 onwards and as a Magnum photographer Freed traveled widely abroad and, in the US, photographing African Americans (1964-65), events in Israel (1967-68, 1973), and the New York City police department (1972-79). Freed's coverage of the American civil rights...
Photographic Film, Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Digital, Archival Pigme...
$9,500
H 20 in W 24 in D 0.01 in
Stevie Wonder V1, Los Angeles, California - Black and White, Musician, Piano
By Al Satterwhite
Located in Denton, TX
Stevie Wonder V1 by Al Satterwhite is a black and white portrait of the famous American singer, songwriter, musician and record producer. Archival Pigment Print 20 x 24 in. Ed. of 2...
Archival Pigment
Homage to Bellocq
By Keith Carter b.1948
Located in Denton, TX
Edition of 25 Signed, titled, dated and numbered. Series: Ghostland Paper size: 17 x 22 in. Image size: 16 x 20 in. Keith Carter is an American photographer who is known for his dre...
Archival Pigment
Paradise, TX
By Keith Carter b.1948
Located in Denton, TX
Edition of 50 Signed, titled, dated and numbered. Series: From Uncertain to Blue Keith Carter is an American photographer who is known for his dreamlike black and white photographs ...
Silver Gelatin
Hog Killing
By Shelby Lee Adams
Located in Denton, TX
Edition of 25 Signed, titled, dated and numbered in pencil on print margin and verso. Born in 1950, American photographer Shelby Lee Adams is mainly known for documenting the people...
Silver Gelatin
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H 20 in W 24 in
Linda Evangelista, Naomi Campbell and Christy Turlington - supermodels in b&w
By Roxanne Lowit
Located in Vienna, AT
Linda Evangelista, Naomi Campbell and Christy Turlington - black & white portrait of the famous supermodels "hearing, seeing and speaking no evil" High-end frame with black hard-wood...
Archival Pigment
Kate Moss, Milan
By Roxanne Lowit
Located in New York, NY
Kate Moss, Milan 1994, Printed 2011 Archival Pigment Print paper size: 40 x 30 inches image size: 33 x 23 inches Edition of 11 Signed, dated, titled, editioned verso in pencil
Archival Pigment