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Irving Penn — 12 Hands of Miles Davis and His Trumpet, New York
Irving Penn

12 Hands of Miles Davis and His Trumpet, New York

An intimate portrait study focusing on the hands of jazz musician Miles Davis alongside his trumpet, emphasizing the musician's relationship with his instrument. The gelatin silver print captures the physicality and artistry of musical performance.

Medium
Gelatin silver print, printed 1998.

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October 8, 2025

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Irving Penn, 12 Hands of Miles Davis and His Trumpet, New York

An intimate portrait study focusing on the hands of jazz musician Miles Davis alongside his trumpet, emphasizing the musician's relationship with his instrument. The gelatin silver print captures the physicality and artistry of musical performance.

Medium
Gelatin silver print, printed 1998.
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Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Music, New York, Miles Davis, Hands, Gelatin Silver Print, Musicians, Portrait, Jazz

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