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Richard Avedon — Dovima with elephants, Evening dress by Dior, Cirque d’Hiver, Paris, August, 1955
Richard Avedon

Dovima with elephants, Evening dress by Dior, Cirque d’Hiver, Paris, August, 1955

Richard Avedon's iconic fashion photograph featuring model Dovima posed with elephants wearing a Dior evening gown at the Cirque d'Hiver in Paris. This image is a masterpiece of fashion photography, combining glamour, surrealism, and technical brilliance.

Medium
Gelatin silver print, printed later.
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Auction House · Phillips

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April 8, 2021

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Richard Avedon, Dovima with elephants, Evening dress by Dior, Cirque d’Hiver, Paris, August, 1955

Richard Avedon's iconic fashion photograph featuring model Dovima posed with elephants wearing a Dior evening gown at the Cirque d'Hiver in Paris. This image is a masterpiece of fashion photography, combining glamour, surrealism, and technical brilliance.

Medium
Gelatin silver print, printed later.
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

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Iconic Image, Richard Avedon, Fashion Photography, Paris, 1950s Fashion, Gelatin Silver Print, Dior, Portrait, Model photography

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