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Helmut Newton — Sigourney Weaver in Alien III, Monte Carlo
Helmut Newton

Sigourney Weaver in Alien III, Monte Carlo

This gelatin silver print captures Sigourney Weaver during the production of Alien III, photographed by the renowned German photographer Helmut Newton in Monaco. Newton's characteristic style merges high fashion photography with cinematic subjects, creating an image that elevates the film's protagonist into the realm of fine art portraiture. The photograph exemplifies Newton's fascination with powerful female figures and his ability to transform Hollywood subjects into psychologically complex, aesthetically refined compositions.

Medium
Gelatin silver print.

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October 9, 2024

Lot 144

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Helmut Newton, Sigourney Weaver in Alien III, Monte Carlo

This gelatin silver print captures Sigourney Weaver during the production of Alien III, photographed by the renowned German photographer Helmut Newton in Monaco. Newton's characteristic style merges high fashion photography with cinematic subjects, creating an image that elevates the film's protagonist into the realm of fine art portraiture. The photograph exemplifies Newton's fascination with powerful female figures and his ability to transform Hollywood subjects into psychologically complex, aesthetically refined compositions.

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

Related themes

Portrait Format, 20th Century, Cinematic Mood, Provocative Style, Color Photography, German Photographer, Glamour Aesthetic, Contemporary Photography, Celebrity Portraiture, Fashion and film

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