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Photography — Francesco Scavullo Lena Home, 1982 (Song Vol. I)
Photography — Francesco Scavullo Lena Home, 1982 (Song Vol. I)
Photography — Francesco Scavullo Lena Home, 1982 (Song Vol. I)
Photography — Francesco Scavullo Lena Home, 1982 (Song Vol. I)
Photography — Francesco Scavullo Lena Home, 1982 (Song Vol. I)
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Francesco Scavullo Lena Home, 1982 (Song Vol. I)

This gelatin silver print captures one of Francesco Scavullo's most iconic portraits from his legendary 1982 session with Lena Horne, presenting the legendary entertainer with the radiant elegance and intimate glamour that defined Scavullo's portraiture. Created for the artist's Photographic Retrospective portfolio published in 2004, this print represents Scavullo's mastery of light and form, showcasing his ability to reveal the luminous presence and composed dignity of his subjects. The photograph exemplifies the qualities that made Scavullo one of the most sought-after portrait photographers of the twentieth century, combining technical precision with a profound understanding of his subject's singular magnetism and star power. As an edition print from the Song Portfolio series (106 of 150), this work offers collectors access to one of Scavullo's most celebrated images from a pivotal moment in both his career and Horne's legacy. The substantial framing and museum-quality presentation underscore the work's significance as both a historical document and a sophisticated decorative object. For collectors interested in twentieth-century American photography, portraiture, and the intersection of fine art and entertainment history, this print represents a meaningful opportunity to own a work by one of the era's defining image-makers.

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Francesco Scavullo (after), Lena Home, 1982, A Photographic Retrospective, Volume I: Song Portfolio, 2004, Signed, Gelatin silver print, Edition 106/150, 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 Lena Home, 1982 (Song Vol. I)

This gelatin silver print captures one of Francesco Scavullo's most iconic portraits from his legendary 1982 session with Lena Horne, presenting the legendary entertainer with the radiant elegance and intimate glamour that defined Scavullo's portraiture. Created for the artist's Photographic Retrospective portfolio published in 2004, this print represents Scavullo's mastery of light and form, showcasing his ability to reveal the luminous presence and composed dignity of his subjects. The photograph exemplifies the qualities that made Scavullo one of the most sought-after portrait photographers of the twentieth century, combining technical precision with a profound understanding of his subject's singular magnetism and star power. As an edition print from the Song Portfolio series (106 of 150), this work offers collectors access to one of Scavullo's most celebrated images from a pivotal moment in both his career and Horne's legacy. The substantial framing and museum-quality presentation underscore the work's significance as both a historical document and a sophisticated decorative object. For collectors interested in twentieth-century American photography, portraiture, and the intersection of fine art and entertainment history, this print represents a meaningful opportunity to own a work by one of the era's defining image-makers.

Medium
Francesco Scavullo (after), Lena Home, 1982, A Photographic Retrospective, Volume I: Song Portfolio, 2004, Signed, Gelatin silver print, Edition 106/150, 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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