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William Claxton — Marlene Dietrich, Las Vegas
William Claxton

Marlene Dietrich, Las Vegas

A striking black-and-white portrait capturing the legendary Marlene Dietrich in the glittering world of Las Vegas, rendered with the atmospheric depth and intimate sensitivity that defined William Claxton's celebrated photographic style. Claxton's masterful use of light and shadow highlights Dietrich's iconic glamour, freezing a moment that speaks to both her enduring mystique and the electric energy of mid-century Las Vegas entertainment. This gelatin silver print, produced in 2004, exemplifies the timeless quality of Claxton's lens, which so often bridged the worlds of jazz, celebrity, and American cultural life.

Medium
Gelatin silver print, printed 2004.

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May 8, 2013

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William Claxton, Marlene Dietrich, Las Vegas

A striking black-and-white portrait capturing the legendary Marlene Dietrich in the glittering world of Las Vegas, rendered with the atmospheric depth and intimate sensitivity that defined William Claxton's celebrated photographic style. Claxton's masterful use of light and shadow highlights Dietrich's iconic glamour, freezing a moment that speaks to both her enduring mystique and the electric energy of mid-century Las Vegas entertainment. This gelatin silver print, produced in 2004, exemplifies the timeless quality of Claxton's lens, which so often bridged the worlds of jazz, celebrity, and American cultural life.

Medium
Gelatin silver print, printed 2004.
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

20th Century, Vintage Aesthetic, Male Artist, Celebrity Portrait, Documentary Photography, Black and White Photography, Female Subject, Gelatin Silver Print, American Photographer, Hollywood Glamour, Entertainment Photography

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