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Irving Penn — Five Okapa Warriors, New Guinea
Irving Penn

Five Okapa Warriors, New Guinea

Five Okapa Warriors, New Guinea is a striking photographic work by Irving Penn that captures the commanding presence of five indigenous warriors in a masterful compositional study. Penn's signature style is evident in his precise framing and tonal control, bringing an intimate yet monumental quality to his subjects. This exclusive print, numbered 24/35 and bearing the Condé Nast copyright stamp, reflects Penn's celebrated legacy of elevating documentary portraiture to the level of high art.

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Signed, titled, numbered 24/35 in pencil and Condé Nast copyright credit reproduction limitation stamp on the verso.

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October 1, 2013

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Irving Penn, Five Okapa Warriors, New Guinea

Five Okapa Warriors, New Guinea is a striking photographic work by Irving Penn that captures the commanding presence of five indigenous warriors in a masterful compositional study. Penn's signature style is evident in his precise framing and tonal control, bringing an intimate yet monumental quality to his subjects. This exclusive print, numbered 24/35 and bearing the Condé Nast copyright stamp, reflects Penn's celebrated legacy of elevating documentary portraiture to the level of high art.

Medium
Signed, titled, numbered 24/35 in pencil and Condé Nast copyright credit reproduction limitation stamp on the verso.
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Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

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Oceania Subject Matter, Platinum-Palladium Print, 20th Century, Limited Edition Print, Documentary Photography, Black and White Photography, Gelatin Silver Print, American Photographer, Male Subjects, Ethnographic Portrait, Limited Edition, Formal Composition, Tribal Subjects, Formal Portraiture, Master Photographer, Tribal Culture

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