
Mascara Wars, New York
A striking example of Irving Penn's masterful studio photography, this work captures the dramatic interplay of cosmetics and identity with his signature precision and elegance. Penn's meticulous compositional sensibility transforms the subject of mascara into a bold visual statement, balancing commercial allure with fine art sensibility. Printed in a limited edition of 15 and flush-mounted, this signed work exemplifies the artist's enduring legacy at the intersection of fashion photography and fine art.
- Medium
- Signed, titled, dated twice and initialed twice in pencil, credit, Condé Nast copyright credit reproduction limitation and edition stamps on the reverse of the flush-mount. One from an edition of 15.
- Spotted At
- Auction House · Phillips
🔨 Auction Lot
Photographs
October 3, 2017
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