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Sante D'Orazio — Christy Turlington, one eye covered, Hollywood, CA
Sante D'Orazio

Christy Turlington, one eye covered, Hollywood, CA

Sante D'Orazio's gelatin silver print captures supermodel Christy Turlington in a striking portrait where one eye is obscured, creating an enigmatic quality that subverts typical celebrity photography conventions. The intimate framing and dramatic lighting characteristic of D'Orazio's fashion photography work transform a simple compositional choice into a study of concealment and mystery. Shot in Hollywood, the image reflects the photographer's distinctive approach to portraiture, emphasizing psychological depth over conventional glamour.

Medium
Gelatin silver print.

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April 2, 2025

Lot 101

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Sante D'Orazio, Christy Turlington, one eye covered, Hollywood, CA

Sante D'Orazio's gelatin silver print captures supermodel Christy Turlington in a striking portrait where one eye is obscured, creating an enigmatic quality that subverts typical celebrity photography conventions. The intimate framing and dramatic lighting characteristic of D'Orazio's fashion photography work transform a simple compositional choice into a study of concealment and mystery. Shot in Hollywood, the image reflects the photographer's distinctive approach to portraiture, emphasizing psychological depth over conventional glamour.

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

Related themes

Color portrait photography, 20th Century, Fashion model portrait, Conceptual composition, Intimate aesthetic, American Photographer, Contemporary Photography, Glamour Photography, Celebrity Portraiture, Close-Up Format

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