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John Swannell — Helmut Newton and Marie Helvin
John Swannell

Helmut Newton and Marie Helvin

A striking black-and-white portrait capturing the legendary fashion photographer Helmut Newton alongside model Marie Helvin, rendered with the luminous tonal depth characteristic of gelatin silver printing. Swannell's composition reflects a sophisticated interplay of personality and presence, framing two iconic figures of the fashion world with quiet intensity. The later print preserves the crisp contrasts and fine detail that define Swannell's elegant and timeless photographic style.

Medium
Gelatin silver print, printed later.

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November 7, 2013

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John Swannell, Helmut Newton and Marie Helvin

A striking black-and-white portrait capturing the legendary fashion photographer Helmut Newton alongside model Marie Helvin, rendered with the luminous tonal depth characteristic of gelatin silver printing. Swannell's composition reflects a sophisticated interplay of personality and presence, framing two iconic figures of the fashion world with quiet intensity. The later print preserves the crisp contrasts and fine detail that define Swannell's elegant and timeless photographic style.

Medium
Gelatin silver print, printed later.
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Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Monochrome, 20th Century, Fashion Photography, Figurative Photography, Male Artist, Celebrity Portrait, Black and White Photography, Gelatin Silver Print, Contemporary Photography, Intimate Mood, Portrait Photography, Established Artist, British Photographer

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