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Norman Parkinson — Wenda, Rotten Row, Hyde Park
Norman Parkinson

Wenda, Rotten Row, Hyde Park

A striking gelatin silver print by the celebrated British fashion photographer Norman Parkinson, this image captures the elegantly dressed Wenda — his muse and wife — posed along the storied Rotten Row bridle path in London's Hyde Park. Parkinson's masterful eye transforms the iconic setting into a theatrical backdrop, blending the grandeur of the park's tree-lined promenade with his signature blend of sophistication and spontaneity. The later print preserves the luminous tonal depth characteristic of Parkinson's black-and-white work, showcasing his ability to elevate fashion photography into fine art.

Medium
Gelatin silver print, printed later.

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April 3, 2013

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Norman Parkinson, Wenda, Rotten Row, Hyde Park

A striking gelatin silver print by the celebrated British fashion photographer Norman Parkinson, this image captures the elegantly dressed Wenda — his muse and wife — posed along the storied Rotten Row bridle path in London's Hyde Park. Parkinson's masterful eye transforms the iconic setting into a theatrical backdrop, blending the grandeur of the park's tree-lined promenade with his signature blend of sophistication and spontaneity. The later print preserves the luminous tonal depth characteristic of Parkinson's black-and-white work, showcasing his ability to elevate fashion photography into fine art.

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

Related themes

Photography, Outdoor, Female Subject, Gelatin Silver Print, Portrait, Elegant, Fashion, British, Mid-Century, Black and White

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