
Sitting Enga New Guinea Woman
1986
A striking portrait by Irving Penn, this photograph captures an Enga woman from New Guinea with the artist's signature blend of dignified simplicity and profound humanity. Penn's masterful use of light and composition brings an intimate yet timeless quality to his subject, reflecting his celebrated approach to portraiture across cultures. This limited edition print, numbered 8/17 and mounted on aluminum flush-mount, exemplifies Penn's commitment to archival excellence and the enduring artistic integrity of his work.
- Medium
- Signed, titled, dated, numbered 8/17 and annotated in pencil, credit, copyright credit (courtesy Vogue) reproduction limitation and edition stamps on the reverse of the aluminum flush-mount.
- Spotted At
- Auction House · Phillips
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Photographs
October 3, 2017
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