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Helmut Newton — Flight Lieutenant, U.S. Navy, Los Angeles
Helmut Newton

Flight Lieutenant, U.S. Navy, Los Angeles

A chromogenic print by Helmut Newton depicting a military figure in Los Angeles, exemplifying Newton's fascination with sexuality, power, and transgressive imagery. The work reflects his distinctive style of provocative portraiture and staged composition.

Medium
Chromogenic print, printed later.
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Auction House · Phillips

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Photographs

October 9, 2025

Lot 29

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Helmut Newton, Flight Lieutenant, U.S. Navy, Los Angeles

A chromogenic print by Helmut Newton depicting a military figure in Los Angeles, exemplifying Newton's fascination with sexuality, power, and transgressive imagery. The work reflects his distinctive style of provocative portraiture and staged composition.

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

Related themes

Male Form, Fashion Photography, Los Angeles, Portraiture, Power, Military, Chromogenic Print, Staged, Provocative, Sexuality

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