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Horst P. Horst — Mainbocher Corset, Paris
Horst P. Horst

Mainbocher Corset, Paris

A striking black-and-white photograph by Horst P. Horst capturing a female figure from behind, her torso elegantly laced into a Mainbocher corset that casts dramatic shadows across her skin. The image, taken in Paris, masterfully balances sensuality and restraint, becoming one of the most iconic fashion photographs of the twentieth century. The work is signed in pencil on both the recto and verso, affirming its authenticity as a fine art print.

Medium
Signed in pencil on the recto; signed in pencil on the verso.

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Important Photographs from the Collection of Dr. Anthony Terrana

April 2, 2013

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Horst P. Horst, Mainbocher Corset, Paris

A striking black-and-white photograph by Horst P. Horst capturing a female figure from behind, her torso elegantly laced into a Mainbocher corset that casts dramatic shadows across her skin. The image, taken in Paris, masterfully balances sensuality and restraint, becoming one of the most iconic fashion photographs of the twentieth century. The work is signed in pencil on both the recto and verso, affirming its authenticity as a fine art print.

Medium
Signed in pencil on the recto; signed in pencil on the verso.
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Surrealism, German-American Photographer, Monochrome, Portrait Format, 20th Century, Elegance, Figure Study, Glamorous, Fashion Photography, Documentary, Male Artist, American, Photograph, Modernist, Signed Print, Glamour, Elegant Mood, Portrait, Elegant, Modern, German, Fashion, Corset, Mid-Century, Master Photographer, Black and White

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