Richard Avedon Nastassja Kinski and the Serpent, 14 June 1981 Gelatin silver print. 32 1/8 x 48 3/4 in. (81.6 x 123.8 cm). Signed and numbered 80/200 in pencil on the verso.
Literature Shanahan, Richard Avedon Evidence 1944-1994, p. 162; Fraser, On the Edge: Images from 100 Years of Vogue, pp. 232-233 Artist Bio Richard Avedon American • 1923 - 2004 From the inception of Richard Avedon's career, first at Harper's Bazaar and later at Vogue, Avedon challenged the norms for editorial photography. His fashion work gained recognition for its seemingly effortless and bursting energy, while his portraits were celebrated for their succinct eloquence. "I am always stimulated by people," Avedon has said, "almost never by ideas." Indeed, as seen in his portraits — whether of famed movie stars or everyday people — the challenge for Avedon was conveying the essence of his subjects. His iconic images were usually taken on an 8 x 10 inch camera in his studio with a plain white background and strobe lighting, creating his signature minimalist style. Avedon viewed the making and production of photographs as a performance similar to literature and drama, creating portraits that are simultaneously intensely clear, yet deeply mysterious. View More Works
Richard Avedon Nastassja Kinski and the Serpent, 14 June 1981 Gelatin silver print. 32 1/8 x 48 3/4 in. (81.6 x 123.8 cm). Signed and numbered 80/200 in pencil on the verso.
Literature Shanahan, Richard Avedon Evidence 1944-1994, p. 162; Fraser, On the Edge: Images from 100 Years of Vogue, pp. 232-233 Artist Bio Richard Avedon American • 1923 - 2004 From the inception of Richard Avedon's career, first at Harper's Bazaar and later at Vogue, Avedon challenged the norms for editorial photography. His fashion work gained recognition for its seemingly effortless and bursting energy, while his portraits were celebrated for their succinct eloquence. "I am always stimulated by people," Avedon has said, "almost never by ideas." Indeed, as seen in his portraits — whether of famed movie stars or everyday people — the challenge for Avedon was conveying the essence of his subjects. His iconic images were usually taken on an 8 x 10 inch camera in his studio with a plain white background and strobe lighting, creating his signature minimalist style. Avedon viewed the making and production of photographs as a performance similar to literature and drama, creating portraits that are simultaneously intensely clear, yet deeply mysterious. View More Works
Try LotSearch and its premium features for 7 days - without any costs!
Be notified automatically about new items in upcoming auctions.
Create an alert
.jpg "Source: Christie's")
.jpg "Source: Christie's")
