Irving Penn (American, 1917-2009). Nude, 1949-1950. Gelatin silver print, printed 1980. 14-1/4 x 18-1/2 inches (36.2 x 4...

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Irving Penn (American, 1917-2009)
Nude, 1949-1950
Gelatin silver print, printed 1980
14-1/4 x 18-1/2 inches (36.2 x 47.0 cm) (image)
16 x 20 inches (sheet)
Signed and inscribed in pencil, Photographer/ Condé Nast copyright, edition and date stamps, verso. One of 10 gelatin silver prints of this image in existence.

The Collection of Hal Gould, Camera Obscura Gallery, Denver.

"During the year 1949, I worked-whenever there was time between assignments [for Vogue]-photographing the nude female body. For subjects I turned to women who worked as professional models for painters and sculptors...they were comfortable with their bodies. It helped that their personalities were generally relaxed and uncomplaining, and that they were not apprehensive of close examination by the camera. The relationship between us was professional, without a hint of sexual response. Anything else would have made pictures like these impossible." (Irving Penn, Passage: A Work Record, p. 66)


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