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Richard Avedon — Suzy Parker, Antigua, West Indies, 1962
Richard Avedon

Suzy Parker, Antigua, West Indies, 1962

1962

This iconic portrait captures the legendary supermodel Suzy Parker in a candid moment during a fashion shoot in Antigua, exemplifying Richard Avedon's revolutionary approach to portrait photography that prioritized spontaneity and psychological presence over formal posing. Shot in black and white, the image demonstrates Avedon's signature style of intimate framing and his ability to reveal the subject's personality through minimal props and setting, transforming a commercial fashion assignment into a penetrating character study. The photograph stands as a testament to both Parker's enduring elegance as a muse and Avedon's mastery of capturing the distinctive essence of his subjects.

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October 10, 2024

Estimate: $15,000$25,000

Lot 22

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Richard Avedon, Suzy Parker, Antigua, West Indies, 1962, 1962

This iconic portrait captures the legendary supermodel Suzy Parker in a candid moment during a fashion shoot in Antigua, exemplifying Richard Avedon's revolutionary approach to portrait photography that prioritized spontaneity and psychological presence over formal posing. Shot in black and white, the image demonstrates Avedon's signature style of intimate framing and his ability to reveal the subject's personality through minimal props and setting, transforming a commercial fashion assignment into a penetrating character study. The photograph stands as a testament to both Parker's enduring elegance as a muse and Avedon's mastery of capturing the distinctive essence of his subjects.

Year
1962
Seen at
Sotheby's, New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris

Related themes

Documentary realism, 20th Century, Fashion Photography, Glamour, Black and White Photography, American Photographer, Modernism, Portrait, Elegant, Celebrity

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Nick Phoenix