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Tony Vaccaro — Hubert de Givenchy, Paris
Tony Vaccaro

Hubert de Givenchy, Paris

A striking black-and-white portrait capturing the legendary French fashion designer Hubert de Givenchy in the elegant atmosphere of Paris. Tony Vaccaro's masterful use of gelatin silver print lends the image a rich tonal depth and timeless quality, reflecting both the sophistication of its subject and the photographer's keen eye for character. The photograph embodies the refined glamour of mid-twentieth-century Parisian haute couture culture.

Medium
Gelatin silver print.

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October 8, 2015

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Tony Vaccaro, Hubert de Givenchy, Paris

A striking black-and-white portrait capturing the legendary French fashion designer Hubert de Givenchy in the elegant atmosphere of Paris. Tony Vaccaro's masterful use of gelatin silver print lends the image a rich tonal depth and timeless quality, reflecting both the sophistication of its subject and the photographer's keen eye for character. The photograph embodies the refined glamour of mid-twentieth-century Parisian haute couture culture.

Medium
Gelatin silver print.
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

20th Century, Mid Century Modern, Parisian Culture, Fashion Photography, Celebrity Portrait, Documentary Photography, Black and White Photography, Gelatin Silver Print, American Photographer, Photojournalist, Male Subject, Editorial Style, Portrait Photography, Postwar Era, Parisian Scene, Photojournalism, Black and White