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Photography — Francesco Scavullo Diana Ross, 1979 (Song Vol. I)
Photography — Francesco Scavullo Diana Ross, 1979 (Song Vol. I)
Photography — Francesco Scavullo Diana Ross, 1979 (Song Vol. I)
Photography — Francesco Scavullo Diana Ross, 1979 (Song Vol. I)
Photography — Francesco Scavullo Diana Ross, 1979 (Song Vol. I)
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Francesco Scavullo Diana Ross, 1979 (Song Vol. I)

Francesco Scavullo's 1979 portrait of Diana Ross captures the soul singer and cultural icon at the height of her influence, rendered with the photographer's signature glamour and technical precision. This gelatin silver print belongs to the Song Portfolio from Scavullo's acclaimed Photographic Retrospective, Volume I, published in 2004, presenting the photographer's most celebrated work through the lens of contemporary printing standards. The image exemplifies Scavullo's mastery of portraiture, combining flattering lighting, impeccable composition, and an intimate directness that transforms the photograph into an icon of 1970s celebrity portraiture. Ross's presence commands the frame with characteristic elegance and confidence, while Scavullo's technical control creates a luminous quality that transcends documentary photography. This edition of 150 represents an opportunity to acquire a significant work from one of twentieth-century photography's most important practitioners, whose portraits defined the visual language of American stardom. The print arrives framed and ready for display, making it an accessible entry point for collectors seeking museum-quality photography from a celebrated archive. The Song Portfolio's focused exploration of Scavullo's musical subjects creates a thematic collection within his broader retrospective work, offering collectors the chance to appreciate both the historical moment captured and the enduring craftsmanship of a master printmaker working with archival materials and methods.

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Francesco Scavullo (after), Diana Ross, 1979, A Photographic Retrospective, Volume I: Song Portfolio, 2004, Signed, Gelatin silver print, Edition 150, 29 1/4" x 25 1/2" Framed Size, 24" x 20" Sheet Size, 21 1/2" x 17 1/2" Image Size

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Photography, Francesco Scavullo Diana Ross, 1979 (Song Vol. I)

Francesco Scavullo's 1979 portrait of Diana Ross captures the soul singer and cultural icon at the height of her influence, rendered with the photographer's signature glamour and technical precision. This gelatin silver print belongs to the Song Portfolio from Scavullo's acclaimed Photographic Retrospective, Volume I, published in 2004, presenting the photographer's most celebrated work through the lens of contemporary printing standards. The image exemplifies Scavullo's mastery of portraiture, combining flattering lighting, impeccable composition, and an intimate directness that transforms the photograph into an icon of 1970s celebrity portraiture. Ross's presence commands the frame with characteristic elegance and confidence, while Scavullo's technical control creates a luminous quality that transcends documentary photography. This edition of 150 represents an opportunity to acquire a significant work from one of twentieth-century photography's most important practitioners, whose portraits defined the visual language of American stardom. The print arrives framed and ready for display, making it an accessible entry point for collectors seeking museum-quality photography from a celebrated archive. The Song Portfolio's focused exploration of Scavullo's musical subjects creates a thematic collection within his broader retrospective work, offering collectors the chance to appreciate both the historical moment captured and the enduring craftsmanship of a master printmaker working with archival materials and methods.

Medium
Francesco Scavullo (after), Diana Ross, 1979, A Photographic Retrospective, Volume I: Song Portfolio, 2004, Signed, Gelatin silver print, Edition 150, 29 1/4" x 25 1/2" Framed Size, 24" x 20" Sheet Size, 21 1/2" x 17 1/2" Image Size
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