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Georges Dambier — Barbara Mullen, Elle 1
Georges Dambier

Barbara Mullen, Elle 1

Georges Dambier's photograph of model Barbara Mullen for Elle magazine captures the elegance and sophistication characteristic of mid-twentieth century fashion photography. The gelatin silver print demonstrates Dambier's masterful use of light and composition to convey both the garment's design and the subject's refined presence. As a later printing from the original negative, this work preserves the photographer's vision while allowing contemporary viewers access to this important document of fashion and portraiture history.

Medium
Gelatin silver print, printed later.

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April 2, 2025

Estimate: $2,500$3,500

Lot 199

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Georges Dambier, Barbara Mullen, Elle 1

Georges Dambier's photograph of model Barbara Mullen for Elle magazine captures the elegance and sophistication characteristic of mid-twentieth century fashion photography. The gelatin silver print demonstrates Dambier's masterful use of light and composition to convey both the garment's design and the subject's refined presence. As a later printing from the original negative, this work preserves the photographer's vision while allowing contemporary viewers access to this important document of fashion and portraiture history.

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

Related themes

Gouache And Ink, 20th Century, Mid Century Modern, Commercial Art, Glamour Aesthetic, magazine editorial illustration, French Artist, Fashion Illustration, Portrait of woman, Elegant and sophisticated

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