Tatjana with Black Sand, Hawaii, 1987
1987
A striking black-and-white gelatin silver print by renowned photographer Herb Ritts, this work captures model Tatjana Patitz reclining against the dramatic volcanic black sand beaches of Hawaii in 1987. The image exemplifies Ritts' celebrated mastery of natural light and form, highlighting the sculptural interplay between the human figure and the raw, elemental landscape. This rare print, numbered 3/3, carries provenance documentation including pencil annotations and stamps authenticated by the Herb Ritts Foundation.
- Medium
- stamped 'Herb Ritts Photograph Printed during the lifetime of the artist', signed, titled and numbered 'Tatjana with Black Sand, Hawaii, 1987 3/3' by Mark McKenna, Executive Director, in pencil and Herb Ritts Foundation copyright credit stamp on the reverse of the mount
- Dimensions
- Spotted At
- Auction House · Phillips
Notes
Execution: Executed in 1987, in the United States, this work is number 3 from an edition of 3.
🔨 Auction Lot
Modern & Contemporary Art: Online Auction
March 3, 2026
Estimate: $3,000 – $5,000
Sold: $2,838
Lot 168
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