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Herb Ritts — Waterfall IV, Hollywood
Herb Ritts

Waterfall IV, Hollywood

A striking example of Herb Ritts' masterful command of light and form, this gelatin silver print captures the raw beauty of the human figure set against the dramatic backdrop of cascading water. Ritts' signature aesthetic is evident in the bold contrasts and sculptural quality that elevate the subject to near-mythological status. This rare work, numbered 8/25 from a limited edition, bears the artist's own hand in pencil annotations and a copyright credit blindstamp, affirming its authenticity and collectible significance.

Medium
Signed, titled, dated, annotated 'Hollywood' and numbered 8/25 in pencil on the verso; copyright credit blindstamp in the margin.

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October 8, 2015

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Herb Ritts, Waterfall IV, Hollywood

A striking example of Herb Ritts' masterful command of light and form, this gelatin silver print captures the raw beauty of the human figure set against the dramatic backdrop of cascading water. Ritts' signature aesthetic is evident in the bold contrasts and sculptural quality that elevate the subject to near-mythological status. This rare work, numbered 8/25 from a limited edition, bears the artist's own hand in pencil annotations and a copyright credit blindstamp, affirming its authenticity and collectible significance.

Medium
Signed, titled, dated, annotated 'Hollywood' and numbered 8/25 in pencil on the verso; copyright credit blindstamp in the margin.
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

20th Century, Figure Study, Limited Edition Print, Nude Photography, Fashion Photography, Male Artist, Fine Art Photography, Celebrated Artist, Black and White Photography, Nude Figure Study, Gelatin Silver Print, American Photographer, Contemporary Photography, Hollywood Glamour, Late 20th Century, Sensual Mood

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Chase Langford