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Photography — Francesco Scavullo Cher, 1974 (Song Vol. I)
Photography — Francesco Scavullo Cher, 1974 (Song Vol. I)
Photography — Francesco Scavullo Cher, 1974 (Song Vol. I)
Photography — Francesco Scavullo Cher, 1974 (Song Vol. I)
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Francesco Scavullo Cher, 1974 (Song Vol. I)

This striking gelatin silver print captures Cher at the height of her cultural influence in 1974, rendered through Francesco Scavullo's masterful lens and sensibility for glamour photography. The work demonstrates Scavullo's signature approach to celebrity portraiture, combining technical precision with an intuitive understanding of his subject's presence and star quality. Originally photographed during a pivotal moment in Cher's career, the image showcases the artist's ability to distill charisma and vulnerability into a single, compelling frame. This print is part of the Song Portfolio from Scavullo's A Photographic Retrospective, Volume I, published in 2004, and represents the artist's continued significance in the canon of twentieth-century fashion and entertainment photography. The gelatin silver print format provides depth and tonal richness characteristic of traditional darkroom printing, and this example from a limited edition of 150 is signed by the estate or publisher, affirming its authenticity and collectible status. Scavullo's work from this period remains highly sought by collectors interested in both photography history and visual documentation of 1970s celebrity culture. The carefully chosen framing complements the photograph's intimate scale while the generous dimensions allow for substantial wall presence, making this a compelling addition to collections focused on portraiture, fashion history, or the iconic imagery that defined an era.

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Francesco Scavullo (after), Cher, 1974, A Photographic Retrospective, Volume I: Song Portfolio, 2004, Signed, Gelatin silver print, Edition 150, 29 1/4" x 25 1/2" Framed Size, 24" x 20" Sheet Size, 21 1/2" x 17 1/2" Image Size

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Photography, Francesco Scavullo Cher, 1974 (Song Vol. I)

This striking gelatin silver print captures Cher at the height of her cultural influence in 1974, rendered through Francesco Scavullo's masterful lens and sensibility for glamour photography. The work demonstrates Scavullo's signature approach to celebrity portraiture, combining technical precision with an intuitive understanding of his subject's presence and star quality. Originally photographed during a pivotal moment in Cher's career, the image showcases the artist's ability to distill charisma and vulnerability into a single, compelling frame. This print is part of the Song Portfolio from Scavullo's A Photographic Retrospective, Volume I, published in 2004, and represents the artist's continued significance in the canon of twentieth-century fashion and entertainment photography. The gelatin silver print format provides depth and tonal richness characteristic of traditional darkroom printing, and this example from a limited edition of 150 is signed by the estate or publisher, affirming its authenticity and collectible status. Scavullo's work from this period remains highly sought by collectors interested in both photography history and visual documentation of 1970s celebrity culture. The carefully chosen framing complements the photograph's intimate scale while the generous dimensions allow for substantial wall presence, making this a compelling addition to collections focused on portraiture, fashion history, or the iconic imagery that defined an era.

Medium
Francesco Scavullo (after), Cher, 1974, A Photographic Retrospective, Volume I: Song Portfolio, 2004, Signed, Gelatin silver print, Edition 150, 29 1/4" x 25 1/2" Framed Size, 24" x 20" Sheet Size, 21 1/2" x 17 1/2" Image Size
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Georgetown Frame Shoppe, Washington, D.C., United States

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