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Slim Aarons Art

American, 1916-2006

American photographer Slim Aarons captured the 20th century’s international jet set — U.S. socialites, European royalty, Hollywood stars — at play in sun-kissed locales like Monaco, Saint-Tropez and Palm Beach, as well as other luxurious settings around the globe.

Committed to eschewing makeup and artificial lighting, Aarons created images that are at once candid and polished, combining the relaxed posture of his subjects, who trusted him to document their lives, with the visual sharpness of a seasoned art director. Having gotten his start taking pictures for the U.S. military magazine Yank during World War II, he contributed over the course of his career to Life, Town and Country and Holiday magazines and published several books.

Aarons was born in Manhattan in 1916. He joined the army at 18, shooting military maneuvers at West Point before serving as a combat photographer, for which he was awarded a Purple Heart. After the war, he moved to California and began snapping socialites and movie stars. In the 1950s, he opened a bureau for Life magazine in Rome, where he took pictures capturing the postwar scene. Aarons was always able to win the trust of his elite subjects, who saw him as close to a peer, rather than a paparazzo. In a 2002 interview with The Independent, he remarked, ''I knew everyone. They would invite me to one of their parties because they knew I wouldn't hurt them. I was one of them.'' This access allowed Aarons to document the rich and famous with their guard down, reading newspapers and magazines, talking on the phone, relaxing by the pool, and chatting with friends. The 1957 photograph The Kings of Hollywood, for example, which won him wide acclaim, shows Clark Gable, Van Heflin, Gary Cooper and Jimmy Stewart laughing together as they celebrate New Year’s Eve.

Many of Aarons’s best-known images involve games and sports. In the 1972 Poolside Backgammon, two young women play the board game of the title against the backdrop of a majestic Acapulco estate. In 1958’s Cannes Watersports, a couple attempts to glide across the Golfe de la Napoule on Jet Skis, one expertly and one hanging on for dear life. And in Penthouse Pool, shot in Athens in 1961, a young woman wearing a yellow bathing cap smiles coyly at the camera, surrounded by friends and brightly colored seat cushions, with the Acropolis faintly visible in the background. Among Aarons’s books are 1974’s A Wonderful Time: An Intimate Portrait of the Good Life, and its 2003 sequel, Once Upon a Time. His final book, A Place in the Sun, was published in 2005, one year before his death.

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Period: 1980s
Artist: Slim Aarons
'Catherine Wilke' Capri 1980 (Slim Aarons Estate Edition)
By Slim Aarons
Located in London, GB
'Catherine Wilke' by Slim Aarons Catherine Wilke joins the topless sunbathers on the island of Capri, 1980. A typical 'Slim' photograph chronicling the young and glamorous relaxing...
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Pool On Amalfi Coast Italy Slim Aarons Estate Edition
By Slim Aarons
Located in London, GB
'Pool On Amalfi Coast' by Slim Aarons A view of the seaside pool at the Hotel St. Caterina, Amalfi, Italy, September 1984. Gorgeous blues in this image with the ocean and swimming ...
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Cocteau Collector, Slim Aarons Estate Edition
By Slim Aarons
Located in Los Angeles, CA
August 1982: Art collector Sylvia Coca sits in front of one of Jean Cocteau's murals in Marbella. (Photo by Slim Aarons/Getty Images) Slim Aarons Estate Edition, Certificate of Auth...
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The Ali Children, Slim Aarons Estate Edition
By Slim Aarons
Located in Los Angeles, CA
August 1980: In Spanish style riding clothes from l to r; TRH Princess Rajwa Ali, Princess Basma Ali and Prince Bin Ali. (Photo by Slim Aarons/Getty Images) Slim Aarons Estate Editi...
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Buckleys in Switzerland, Estate Edition
By Slim Aarons
Located in Los Angeles, CA
American author and journalist William F. Buckley Jr. and his wife Patricia take a sleigh ride from the Chateau de Rougemont in Switzerland, 1986. Slim Aarons Estate Edition, Certi...
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Domingo In Salzburg, Slim Aarons Estate Edition
By Slim Aarons
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Spanish tenor Placido Domingo in the back of a car at Mozartplatz in Salzburg, in front of the Mozart memorial, August 1981. Slim Aarons Estate Edition, Certificate of Authenticity ...
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Domingo In Salzburg, Slim Aarons Estate Edition
By Slim Aarons
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Spanish tenor Placido Domingo in the back of a car at Mozartplatz in Salzburg, in front of the Mozart memorial, August 1981. Slim Aarons Estate Edition, Certificate of Authenticity ...
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Domingo In Salzburg, Slim Aarons Estate Edition
By Slim Aarons
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Spanish tenor Placido Domingo in the back of a car at Mozartplatz in Salzburg, in front of the Mozart memorial, August 1981. Slim Aarons Estate Edition, Certificate of Authenticity ...
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Domingo In Salzburg, Slim Aarons Estate Edition
By Slim Aarons
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Spanish tenor Placido Domingo in the back of a car at Mozartplatz in Salzburg, in front of the Mozart memorial, August 1981. Slim Aarons Estate Edition, Certificate of Authenticity ...
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Slim Aarons 'No Transport Problems' Official Limited Estate Edition
By Slim Aarons
Located in London, GB
'No Transport Problems' 1980 Slim Aarons Limited Estate Edition Mrs. Woolworth Donahue with car and bicycles on her motor yacht, ‘Hartline’. Slim Aarons...
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Cocteau Collector, Slim Aarons Estate Edition
By Slim Aarons
Located in Los Angeles, CA
August 1982: Art collector Sylvia Coca sits in front of one of Jean Cocteau's murals in Marbella. (Photo by Slim Aarons/Getty Images) Slim Aarons Estate Edition, Certificate of Auth...
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Slim Aarons Official Estate Print - Portofino - Oversize
By Slim Aarons
Located in London, GB
Slim Aarons Estate Print - Portofino - Oversize 1985, The most exclusive fishing village in Italy, Portofino, on Italy’s Ligurian coast. Slim Aarons Chromogenic C print Printed ...
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Slim Aarons Conca dei Marini Limited Estate Edition
By Slim Aarons
Located in London, GB
'Conca dei Marini' 1984 Slim Aarons Limited Estate Edition Print A bay in Conca dei Marini, on the Amalfi coast in Italy, August 1984. Paper size 40 x 30 inches / 101 x 76 cm Pri...
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Cocteau Collector, Slim Aarons Estate Edition
By Slim Aarons
Located in Los Angeles, CA
August 1982: Art collector Sylvia Coca sits in front of one of Jean Cocteau's murals in Marbella. (Photo by Slim Aarons/Getty Images) Slim Aarons Estate Edition, Certificate of Auth...
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The Ali Children, Slim Aarons Estate Edition
By Slim Aarons
Located in Los Angeles, CA
August 1980: In Spanish style riding clothes from l to r; TRH Princess Rajwa Ali, Princess Basma Ali and Prince Bin Ali. (Photo by Slim Aarons/Getty Images) Slim Aarons Estate Editi...
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Slim Aarons Official Estate Print - Polo Party - Oversize
By Slim Aarons
Located in London, GB
Slim Aarons Estate Print - Polo Party - Oversize Paul Butler, patriarch of one of America’s foremost polo families, with his son, daughter, grandchildren and son-in-law, Palm Beach,...
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The Ali Children, Slim Aarons Estate Edition
By Slim Aarons
Located in Los Angeles, CA
August 1980: In Spanish style riding clothes from l to r; TRH Princess Rajwa Ali, Princess Basma Ali and Prince Bin Ali. (Photo by Slim Aarons/Getty Images) Slim Aarons Estate Editi...
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Cocteau Collector, Slim Aarons Estate Edition
By Slim Aarons
Located in Los Angeles, CA
August 1982: Art collector Sylvia Coca sits in front of one of Jean Cocteau's murals in Marbella. (Photo by Slim Aarons/Getty Images) Slim Aarons Estate Edition, Certificate of Auth...
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The Ali Children, Slim Aarons Estate Edition
By Slim Aarons
Located in Los Angeles, CA
August 1980: In Spanish style riding clothes from l to r; TRH Princess Rajwa Ali, Princess Basma Ali and Prince Bin Ali. (Photo by Slim Aarons/Getty Images) Slim Aarons Estate Editi...
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Slim Aarons, Il Canille, Capri (Slim Aarons Estate Edition)
By Slim Aarons
Located in New York, NY
Slim Aarons Il Canille, Capri, 1980 (printed later) C print Estate stamped and numbered edition of 150 with Certificate of authenticity Sunbathers lounge on the white-painted terr...
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Slim Aarons 'Cavallo Bathers, Corsica' (Slim Aarons Estate Edition)
By Slim Aarons
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1984, The island of Cavallo, off the coast of Corsica. This image sets a tone of subtle adventure and glamour. Cavallo Bathers Slim Aarons Estate Edition Estate stamped and hand n...
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Slim Aarons 'Villa d'Este' (Slim Aarons Estate Edition)
By Slim Aarons
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Boats on the waters near the Queen's Pavilion, the east wing of the Villa d'Este, on Lake Como, in Cernobbio, Italy, in June 1983. Numbered and stamped by the Slim Aarons Estate. Certificate of Authenticity included. Slim Aarons Villa d'Este Chromogenic Lambda print Printed Later Slim Aarons Estate Edition Complimentary dealer shipping to your framer, worldwide. 40 x 60 inches $3950 30 x 40 inches $3350 20 x 30 inches $3000 Complimentary dealer shipping to your framer. Over the course of a career lasting half a century, Slim Aarons (1916-2006) portrayed high society, aristocracy, authors, artists, business icons, the celebrated and their milieu. In doing so, he captured a golden age of wealth, privilege, beauty and leisure that occurred alongside—but quite separate from—the cultural and political backdrop of the second half of the Twentieth Century. The Slim Aarons Estate has released the limited Estate edition as a Lambda print, which is a modern c-type prints. They have chosen Lambda prints for their sharpness, clarity, colour saturation and quality, compared to archival inkjet prints. Lambda printing gives true continuous tone. Photograph is unframed Slide show includes a close-up of the Slim Aarons estate's stamp. Collector will get the next number in the edition * We are pleased to offer the entire archive of the Slim Aarons Estate, offering the official Slim Aarons Estate Edition (only offered in this edition of 150). Please contact us for additional photographs from Slim Aarons * From a recent Vogue article on the photography of Slim Aarons: "Facing Lake Como, Villa d'Este is one of the most beautiful hotels in Italy. A palazzo bordered by an enchanting garden teeming with lemon trees, the place was immortalized in cinema by Alfred Hitchcock. A little Italian paradise, visitors enjoy the lakeside pool, tennis courts, and dining terraces to try the greatest Italian specialities… All in all, la dolce vita." Internal: Vintage Lake Como, Vintage Motorboat...
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Hotel on Lake Como, Estate Edition
By Slim Aarons
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The swimming pool and jetty at the Villa d'Este Hotel, Lake Como, Italy, June 1983 Slim Aarons Estate Edition, Certificate of Authenticity included Numbered and stamped by the Slim ...
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Dining Al Fresco On Capri, Estate Edition
By Slim Aarons
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian artist and actress Domiziana Giordano, Italian author Francesca Sanvitale (1928 - 2011), Dino Trappetti and Umberto Terrelli dining al fresco on a terrace overlooking the wat...
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Cortina D'Ampezzo, Estate Edition, Italy
By Slim Aarons
Located in Los Angeles, CA
'Cortina D'Ampezzo' by Slim Aarons Isa Genolini and Maria Antonia in the main street of Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, March 1982. 'Cortina D'Ampezzo' by Slim Aarons is a vibrant testa...
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Dining Al Fresco On Capri (Slim Aarons Estate Edition)
By Slim Aarons
Located in New York, NY
Slim Aarons Dining Al Fresco On Capri 1980 (printed later) C print Estate stamped and numbered edition of 150 with Certificate of authenticity Italian artist and actress Domizian...
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Villa d'Este, Estate Edition
By Slim Aarons
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Boats on the waters near the Queen's Pavilion, the east wing of the Villa d'Este, on Lake Como, in Cernobbio, Italy, in June 1983. Numbered and stamped b...
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Cortina D'Ampezzo, Estate Edition, Italy
By Slim Aarons
Located in Los Angeles, CA
'Cortina D'Ampezzo' by Slim Aarons Isa Genolini and Maria Antonia in the main street of Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, March 1982. 'Cortina D'Ampezzo' by Slim Aarons is a vibrant testa...
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Villa d'Este, Estate Edition
By Slim Aarons
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Boats on the waters near the Queen's Pavilion, the east wing of the Villa d'Este, on Lake Como, in Cernobbio, Italy, in June 1983. Numbered and stamped b...
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Slim Aarons 'Cortina d'Ampezzo' - Mid-century Modern Photography
By Slim Aarons
Located in New York, NY
Slim Aarons Cortina d'Ampezzo 1982 (printed later) C print Estate stamped and numbered edition of 150 with Certificate of authenticity A rest from skiing at Cortina d'Ampezzo, Mar...
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Slim Aarons Cortina d’Ampezzo Limited Estate Stamped Edition
By Slim Aarons
Located in London, GB
Cortina d’Ampezzo 1982 Isa Genolini and Maria Antonia in the main street of Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy, March 1982. By Slim Aarons 60x40” / 101x152 cm - paper size C-Type Print un...
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Pool On Amalfi Coast (Slim Aarons Estate Edition)
By Slim Aarons
Located in New York, NY
Slim Aarons Pool On Amalfi Coast (Slim Aarons Estate Edition), 1984 Chromogenic lambda print Estate stamped and numbered edition of 150 60 x 40 inches A view of the seaside pool at ...
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Slim Aarons Official Estate Print - Villa Del Balbianello
By Slim Aarons
Located in London, GB
Slim Aarons Estate Print - Villa Del Balbianello Italian mountain climber and explorer Guido Monzino (1928-1988) and four people relaxing on th...
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Slim Aarons Pantz Pool 1985 Limited Estate Edition
By Slim Aarons
Located in London, GB
'Pantz Pool' 1985 Slim Aarons Limited Estate Edition Print Laura Hawk, assistant to the photographer, relaxes by the pool at El Rincon, the von Pantz' Marbella home, September 1985...
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Slim Aarons Official Estate Print - Il Canille
By Slim Aarons
Located in London, GB
Slim Aarons Estate Print - Il Canille Sunbathers lounge on the white-painted terrace of Il Canille, built into the rocks of Pizzolungo overlooking the waters off the coast of the ...
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Catherine Wilke, Capri, Slim Aarons Estate Edition, classic vibrant photograph
By Slim Aarons
Located in Los Angeles, CA
'Catherine Wilke' is a vibrant, genuine Slim Aarons estate edition photograph. Numbered and stamped by the Slim Aarons Estate. Certificate of Authenticity included. Discover the epitome of leisurely sophistication with Slim Aarons' stunning photograph from 1980, showcasing the quintessence of laid-back luxury at the illustrious Hotel Punta Tragara in Capri. In this masterful composition, Catherine Wilke epitomizes the serene joy of sunny European leisure, gracefully strolling with a fresh coconut beverage amidst an array of topless sun worshippers basking under the Mediterranean sun. This evocative scene is a harmonious blend of natural beauty and human allure, with the glittering turquoise sea forming the perfect backdrop to a tableau of relaxation and style. In addition to Catherine, this scene captures Elisabetta Catalano, Charlotte Ticken, and Pamela Grupas, each contributing to the canvas of vintage elegance in their vibrant red and blue swimsuits paired with timeless straw sunhats. Their repose on the crisp white linens laid upon the geometrically arranged sunbathing beds underlines the meticulous composition that Aarons was renowned for. This image is a visual symphony, where the architectural lines of the sunbathing terrace intersect with the soft curves of the relaxed figures, crafting a scene that captures the essence of the high life without pretense. It is Slim Aarons' invitation to step into a world where the glamour of the past converges with the timelessness of pure enjoyment. Perfect for connoisseurs of fine art photography, enthusiasts of vintage fashion, and collectors seeking to add a touch of retro-chic allure to their walls, this photograph is more than just a visual treat—it's a passport to the golden age of jet-set elegance. Secure your slice of history and invite the spirit of Capri's golden days into your home or collection with this iconic Slim Aarons masterpiece. Catherine Wilke Capri Slim Aarons Estate Edition Chromogenic Lambda print Printed Later Slim Aarons Estate Edition Complimentary dealer shipping to your framer, worldwide. Stamped and hand numbered by the Slim Aarons Estate. Certificate of Authenticity included. Over the course of a career lasting half a century, Slim Aarons (1916-2006) portrayed high society, aristocracy, authors, artists, business icons, the celebrated and their milieu. In doing so, he captured a golden age of wealth, privilege, beauty and leisure that occurred alongside—but quite separate from—the cultural and political backdrop of the second half of the Twentieth Century. The Slim Aarons Estate has released the limited Estate edition as a Lambda print, which is a modern c-type prints. They have chosen Lambda prints for their sharpness, clarity, colour saturation and quality, compared to archival inkjet prints. Lambda printing gives true continuous tone. Photograph is unframed Slide show includes a close-up of the Slim Aarons estate's stamp. Collector will get the next number in the edition * We are pleased to offer the entire archive of the Slim Aarons Estate, offering the official Slim Aarons Estate Edition (only offered in this edition of 150). Please contact us for additional photographs from Slim Aarons * Aarons began his career as a combat photographer in World War II. Though he earned a Purple Heart for his service, he declared that combat had taught him that the only beach worth landing on was decorated with beautiful people enjoying themselves in the sun. He was born and raised in New York City and New Jersey and later New Hampshire. He took up photography as a teenager. At the age of eighteen, he enlisted in the U. S. Army and was later appointed official photographer at the United States Military Academy at West Point. During World War II he served as an army combat photographer for Yank magazine in Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East. After the war he became a freelance photojournalist, first based in Hollywood, then Rome, then New York. His photographs appeared in many magazines, including Life, Holiday, Town & Country, Look, Venture, and Travel & Leisure. His first book A Wonderful Time (1974) is considered a classic. Internal: The location for Slim Aarons midcentury photograph, Capri, is Vintage Capri, Italy, and fits curated collections for Vintage Sunbathing, travel photography, documentary travel photography, modern graphic photography...
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Eva Maria Lopez (Aarons Estate Edition)
By Slim Aarons
Located in New York, NY
Eva Maria Lopez (Aarons Estate Edition), 1989 Eva Maria Lopez takes a dip in the sea from the deck of Serena, her boyfriend's luxury yacht off Forme...
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Pool On Amalfi Coast (Slim Aarons Estate Edition)
By Slim Aarons
Located in New York, NY
Slim Aarons Pool On Amalfi Coast (Slim Aarons Estate Edition), 1984 Chromogenic lambda print Estate stamped and numbered edition of 150 60 x 40 inches A view of the seaside pool at ...
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Slim Aarons 'Paola Mussetti in Sardinia'
By Slim Aarons
Located in New York, NY
Slim Aarons Paola Mussetti, 1982 Fiber print Paola Mussetti, a science student from Turin, poses in a bikini in Porto Rotondo, Sardinia, Italy, in August 1982. (Photo by Slim Aarons...
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Villa del Balbianello, Slim Aarons Estate Edition, Lake Como, Italy
By Slim Aarons
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Immerse yourself in the tranquil luxury of Lake Como with this exquisite Slim Aarons photograph featuring Italian mountain climber and explorer Guido Monzino (1928-1988), captured at his Villa del Balbianello...
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Catherine Wilke, Capri, Slim Aarons Estate Edition, classic vibrant photograph
By Slim Aarons
Located in Los Angeles, CA
'Catherine Wilke' is a vibrant, genuine Slim Aarons estate edition photograph. Numbered and stamped by the Slim Aarons Estate. Certificate of Authenticity included. Discover the epitome of leisurely sophistication with Slim Aarons' stunning photograph from 1980, showcasing the quintessence of laid-back luxury at the illustrious Hotel Punta Tragara in Capri. In this masterful composition, Catherine Wilke epitomizes the serene joy of sunny European leisure, gracefully strolling with a fresh coconut beverage amidst an array of topless sun worshippers basking under the Mediterranean sun. This evocative scene is a harmonious blend of natural beauty and human allure, with the glittering turquoise sea forming the perfect backdrop to a tableau of relaxation and style. In addition to Catherine, this scene captures Elisabetta Catalano, Charlotte Ticken, and Pamela Grupas, each contributing to the canvas of vintage elegance in their vibrant red and blue swimsuits paired with timeless straw sunhats. Their repose on the crisp white linens laid upon the geometrically arranged sunbathing beds underlines the meticulous composition that Aarons was renowned for. This image is a visual symphony, where the architectural lines of the sunbathing terrace intersect with the soft curves of the relaxed figures, crafting a scene that captures the essence of the high life without pretense. It is Slim Aarons' invitation to step into a world where the glamour of the past converges with the timelessness of pure enjoyment. Perfect for connoisseurs of fine art photography, enthusiasts of vintage fashion, and collectors seeking to add a touch of retro-chic allure to their walls, this photograph is more than just a visual treat—it's a passport to the golden age of jet-set elegance. Secure your slice of history and invite the spirit of Capri's golden days into your home or collection with this iconic Slim Aarons masterpiece. Catherine Wilke Capri Slim Aarons Estate Edition Chromogenic Lambda print Printed Later Slim Aarons Estate Edition Complimentary dealer shipping to your framer, worldwide. Stamped and hand numbered by the Slim Aarons Estate. Certificate of Authenticity included. Over the course of a career lasting half a century, Slim Aarons (1916-2006) portrayed high society, aristocracy, authors, artists, business icons, the celebrated and their milieu. In doing so, he captured a golden age of wealth, privilege, beauty and leisure that occurred alongside—but quite separate from—the cultural and political backdrop of the second half of the Twentieth Century. The Slim Aarons Estate has released the limited Estate edition as a Lambda print, which is a modern c-type prints. They have chosen Lambda prints for their sharpness, clarity, colour saturation and quality, compared to archival inkjet prints. Lambda printing gives true continuous tone. Photograph is unframed Slide show includes a close-up of the Slim Aarons estate's stamp. Collector will get the next number in the edition * We are pleased to offer the entire archive of the Slim Aarons Estate, offering the official Slim Aarons Estate Edition (only offered in this edition of 150). Please contact us for additional photographs from Slim Aarons * Aarons began his career as a combat photographer in World War II. Though he earned a Purple Heart for his service, he declared that combat had taught him that the only beach worth landing on was decorated with beautiful people enjoying themselves in the sun. He was born and raised in New York City and New Jersey and later New Hampshire. He took up photography as a teenager. At the age of eighteen, he enlisted in the U. S. Army and was later appointed official photographer at the United States Military Academy at West Point. During World War II he served as an army combat photographer for Yank magazine in Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East. After the war he became a freelance photojournalist, first based in Hollywood, then Rome, then New York. His photographs appeared in many magazines, including Life, Holiday, Town & Country, Look, Venture, and Travel & Leisure. His first book A Wonderful Time (1974) is considered a classic. Internal: The location for Slim Aarons midcentury photograph, Capri, is Vintage Capri, Italy, and fits curated collections for Vintage Sunbathing...
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Slim Aarons 'Paola Mussetti in Sardinia'
By Slim Aarons
Located in New York, NY
Slim Aarons Paola Mussetti, 1982 Fiber print Paola Mussetti, a science student from Turin, poses in a bikini in Porto Rotondo, Sardinia, Italy, in August 1982. (Photo by Slim Aarons...
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1980s Modern Slim Aarons Art

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Silver Gelatin

Catherine Wilke, Capri, Slim Aarons Estate Edition, classic vibrant photograph
By Slim Aarons
Located in Los Angeles, CA
'Catherine Wilke' is a vibrant, genuine Slim Aarons estate edition photograph. Numbered and stamped by the Slim Aarons Estate. Certificate of Authenticity included. Discover the epitome of leisurely sophistication with Slim Aarons' stunning photograph from 1980, showcasing the quintessence of laid-back luxury at the illustrious Hotel Punta Tragara in Capri. In this masterful composition, Catherine Wilke epitomizes the serene joy of sunny European leisure, gracefully strolling with a fresh coconut beverage amidst an array of topless sun worshippers basking under the Mediterranean sun. This evocative scene is a harmonious blend of natural beauty and human allure, with the glittering turquoise sea forming the perfect backdrop to a tableau of relaxation and style. In addition to Catherine, this scene captures Elisabetta Catalano, Charlotte Ticken, and Pamela Grupas, each contributing to the canvas of vintage elegance in their vibrant red and blue swimsuits paired with timeless straw sunhats. Their repose on the crisp white linens laid upon the geometrically arranged sunbathing beds underlines the meticulous composition that Aarons was renowned for. This image is a visual symphony, where the architectural lines of the sunbathing terrace intersect with the soft curves of the relaxed figures, crafting a scene that captures the essence of the high life without pretense. It is Slim Aarons' invitation to step into a world where the glamour of the past converges with the timelessness of pure enjoyment. Perfect for connoisseurs of fine art photography, enthusiasts of vintage fashion, and collectors seeking to add a touch of retro-chic allure to their walls, this photograph is more than just a visual treat—it's a passport to the golden age of jet-set elegance. Secure your slice of history and invite the spirit of Capri's golden days into your home or collection with this iconic Slim Aarons masterpiece. Catherine Wilke Capri Slim Aarons Estate Edition Chromogenic Lambda print Printed Later Slim Aarons Estate Edition Complimentary dealer shipping to your framer, worldwide. Stamped and hand numbered by the Slim Aarons Estate. Certificate of Authenticity included. Over the course of a career lasting half a century, Slim Aarons (1916-2006) portrayed high society, aristocracy, authors, artists, business icons, the celebrated and their milieu. In doing so, he captured a golden age of wealth, privilege, beauty and leisure that occurred alongside—but quite separate from—the cultural and political backdrop of the second half of the Twentieth Century. The Slim Aarons Estate has released the limited Estate edition as a Lambda print, which is a modern c-type prints. They have chosen Lambda prints for their sharpness, clarity, colour saturation and quality, compared to archival inkjet prints. Lambda printing gives true continuous tone. Photograph is unframed Slide show includes a close-up of the Slim Aarons estate's stamp. Collector will get the next number in the edition * We are pleased to offer the entire archive of the Slim Aarons Estate, offering the official Slim Aarons Estate Edition (only offered in this edition of 150). Please contact us for additional photographs from Slim Aarons * Aarons began his career as a combat photographer in World War II. Though he earned a Purple Heart for his service, he declared that combat had taught him that the only beach worth landing on was decorated with beautiful people enjoying themselves in the sun. He was born and raised in New York City and New Jersey and later New Hampshire. He took up photography as a teenager. At the age of eighteen, he enlisted in the U. S. Army and was later appointed official photographer at the United States Military Academy at West Point. During World War II he served as an army combat photographer for Yank magazine in Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East. After the war he became a freelance photojournalist, first based in Hollywood, then Rome, then New York. His photographs appeared in many magazines, including Life, Holiday, Town & Country, Look, Venture, and Travel & Leisure. His first book A Wonderful Time (1974) is considered a classic. Internal: The location for Slim Aarons midcentury photograph, Capri, is Vintage Capri, Italy, and fits curated collections for Vintage Sunbathing...
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1980s Realist Slim Aarons Art

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Lambda

Slim Aarons 'Skiing In Seefeld' - Mid-century Modern Photography
By Slim Aarons
Located in New York, NY
Slim Aarons Skiing In Seefeld 1985 (printed later) C print Estate stamped and numbered edition of 150 with Certificate of authenticity A group of men and women go cross-country sk...
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1980s Modern Slim Aarons Art

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C Print

Slim Aarons 'Norina Pisciotto'
By Slim Aarons
Located in New York, NY
Slim Aarons Paola Mussetti, 1982 C print Estate signature stamped and hand numbered edition of 150 with certificate of authenticity from the estate. Norina Pisciotto poses at the v...
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1980s Modern Slim Aarons Art

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Silver Gelatin

Slim Aarons 'Drinks At Gstaad' Mid-century Modern Photography
By Slim Aarons
Located in New York, NY
Drinks At Gstaad 1984 Chromogenic Lambda Print Estate stamped and hand numbered edition of 150 with certificate of authenticity from the estate. Models from Parisian jeweller M. Ge...
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1980s Modern Slim Aarons Art

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Lambda

Villa del Balbianello, Slim Aarons Estate Edition, Lake Como, Italy
By Slim Aarons
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Immerse yourself in the tranquil luxury of Lake Como with this exquisite Slim Aarons photograph featuring Italian mountain climber and explorer Guido Monzino (1928-1988), captured at his Villa del Balbianello...
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1980s Realist Slim Aarons Art

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Lambda

Sunbathing On Capri 1980 Slim Aarons Estate Stamped Edition
By Slim Aarons
Located in London, GB
Sunbathing On Capri 1980 Catherine Wilke joins the topless sunbathers – along with Elisabetta Catalano, Charlotte Ticken and Pamela Grupas – on the island of Capri, Italy, in Augus...
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1980s Modern Slim Aarons Art

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C Print

Catherine Wilke 1980 Slim Aarons Estate Stamped Edition
By Slim Aarons
Located in London, GB
Catherine Wilke 1980 Catherine Wilke joins the topless sunbathers – along with Elisabetta Catalano, Charlotte Ticken and Pamela Grupas – on the island of Capri, Italy. By Slim Aar...
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1980s Modern Slim Aarons Art

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C Print

Slim Aarons, Il Canille, Capri (Slim Aarons Estate Edition)
By Slim Aarons
Located in New York, NY
Slim Aarons Il Canille, Capri, 1980 (printed later) C print Estate stamped and numbered edition of 150 with Certificate of authenticity Sunbathers lounge on the white-painted terr...
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1980s Modern Slim Aarons Art

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C Print

Slim Aarons 'Cotton Bay' Mid-century Modern Photography : Poolside
By Slim Aarons
Located in New York, NY
Cotton Bay 1982 C print Estate signature stamped and hand numbered edition of 150 with certificate of authenticity from the estate. The Campbells' pool at Cotton Bay, on Eleuthera ...
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1980s Modern Slim Aarons Art

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Lambda

Giacomo Montegazza 1983 Slim Aarons Estate Stamped Edition
By Slim Aarons
Located in London, GB
Giacomo Montegazza 1983 Giacomo and Stefania Montegazza welcome guests arriving by boat at their villa, La Casinella, on Lake Como, 1983. By Slim Aarons 30x40” / 76x101 cm - pape...
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1980s Modern Slim Aarons Art

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C Print

Countess On Deck 1982 Slim Aarons Estate Stamped Edition
By Slim Aarons
Located in London, GB
Countess On Deck 1982 Countess Gioia Gaetani-Lovatelli relaxes on deck during a yachting holiday in Porto Rotondo, 1982. By Slim Aarons 30x40” / 76x101 cm - paper size C-Type Pr...
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1980s Modern Slim Aarons Art

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C Print

Slim Aarons Cortina d’Ampezzo 1982 Limited Estate Stamped Edition
By Slim Aarons
Located in London, GB
Cortina d’Ampezzo 1982 Isa Genolini and Maria Antonia in the main street of Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy, March 1982. By Slim Aarons very large 72x48” / 183 x 122 cm - paper size C-...
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1980s Modern Slim Aarons Art

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C Print

Conca dei Marini 1984 Slim Aarons Estate Stamped Edition
By Slim Aarons
Located in London, GB
Conca dei Marini 1984 A bay in Conca dei Marini, on the Amalfi coast in Italy, August 1984. By Slim Aarons 40x30” / 76x101 cm - paper size C-Type Print unframed Estate Stampe...
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1980s Modern Slim Aarons Art

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C Print

Sunbathing On Capri Slim Aarons Estate Stamped Print
By Slim Aarons
Located in London, GB
Sunbathing On Capri 1980 by Slim Aarons Slim Aarons Limited Estate Edition Catherine Wilke joins the topless sunbathers – along with Elisabetta Catalano, Charlotte Ticken and Pame...
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1980s Modern Slim Aarons Art

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Archival Pigment

Olivier Coquelin Slim Aarons Estate Stamped Print
By Slim Aarons
Located in London, GB
Olivier Coquelin 1981 by Slim Aarons Slim Aarons Limited Estate Edition Olivier Coquelin and Lahaina Kameha in Haiti, February 1981. unframed c type print printed 2023 20 × 16 in...
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1980s Modern Slim Aarons Art

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Archival Pigment

Haiti Holiday Slim Aarons Estate Stamped Print
By Slim Aarons
Located in London, GB
Haiti Holiday 1981 by Slim Aarons Slim Aarons Limited Estate Edition A woman wearing a translucent white blouse and holding a cocktail stands in a swimming pool in Haiti, February...
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1980s Modern Slim Aarons Art

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Archival Pigment

Slim Aarons art for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a wide variety of authentic Slim Aarons art available for sale on 1stDibs. If you’re browsing the collection of art to introduce a pop of color in a neutral corner of your living room or bedroom, you can find work that includes elements of blue, pink, purple and other colors. You can also browse by medium to find art by Slim Aarons in c print, archival pigment print, pigment print and more. Much of the original work by this artist or collective was created during the 20th century and is mostly associated with the modern style. Not every interior allows for large Slim Aarons art, so small editions measuring 30 inches across are available. Customers who are interested in this artist might also find the work of Mark Shaw, Bob Willoughby, and Pico Garcez. Slim Aarons art prices can differ depending upon medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $2,500 and tops out at $6,230, while the average work can sell for $3,950.

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