Irving Penn (American, 1917-2009). The Angel, 1946. Platinum-palladium on Rives BFK paper flush-mounted to aluminum, Jun...

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Irving Penn (American, 1917-2009)
The Angel, 1946
Platinum-palladium on Rives BFK paper flush-mounted to aluminum, June 1979
9-1/2 x 7-5/8 inches (24.1 x 19.3 cm)
Signed, titled, dated, and editioned '11/52' in ink, with the photographer's and Condé Nast Publications, Inc. credit stamps on verso.

FROM A PRIVATE COLLECTION, DALLAS, TEXAS

NOTE:
The model depicted is Maurice Tillet, the famed Russian-born French professional wrestler.

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