Irving Penn
American, 1917–2009
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Bio
Considered one of the most influential photographers of the 20th century, Irving Penn photographed a host of important writers, visual artists, and cultural figures in his lifetime (including Jasper Johns, Pablo Picasso, Giorgio de Chirico, John …
Blue-chip representation
Represented by internationally reputable galleries.
Notable works
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Still life with Watermelon, NY. , 1947$185,000
Nude$40,000
Girl in Bed (Jean Patchett), New York, 1949/1970Contact for Price
Poppy: Burgundy, New York, 1968Bidding closed
Peeled Apple, New York, 2001$30,000 - 40,000
Women in Wartime, 1950Sold
Woman with sun block, New York, 1966Sold
Yves Saint Laurent, November 1957$50,000
Women in WartimeContact for Price
Iceland Poppy/Papaver nudicaule (B), New York (IP.P.1223), 2006Contact for Price
Career highlights
Solo show at a major institution
The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA), and 2 more
Group show at a major institution
The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA), and 7 more
Collected by a major institution
Tate, and 1 more
Reviewed by a major art publication
Artforum, and 2 more
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Related categories
Modern Photography
Fashion Photography
Photojournalism
Staged Photography
Black-and-White Photography
Modern and Impressionist Art
New York Artists
Still Life
Advertising and Brands
Celebrity
Traditional Photographic Techniques
United States
Group Portrait
Individual Portrait
Color Photography
Photography
Human Figure
Artist as Ethnographer
Focus on the Social Margins
Popular Culture
Flora
Performing Arts
Line, Form, and Color
Works for sale
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Irving PennDior Kerchief and Glove, Paris, 1950Contact for Price
Irving PennMermaid Dress: Lisa Fonssagrives in Rochas, 1950Contact for Price
Irving PennStill Life with Mouse, New York, 1947$50,000
Irving PennWoman with Cheek Jewelry, ca. 1949Contact for Price
Irving PennYoung Enga Couple (New Guinea), 1970Contact for Price
Irving PennWoman with Roses on her arm, 1950£100,000 - 150,000- Irving PennStill life with Watermelon, NY. , 1947$185,000
Irving PennDusek Brothers, New York, 1948$30,000 - 40,000- Irving PennNude$40,000
- Irving PennGirl in Bed (Jean Patchett), New York, 1949/1970Contact for Price
Irving PennNude 119, New York$28,000
Irving PennDahomey Children, Dahomey, 1967€49,000
Irving PennCuzco Mother (woman) with High Shoes, 1948Contact for Price
Irving PennDior Kerchief and Glove, Paris, 1950Contact for Price
Irving PennMermaid dress (Lisa Fonssagrives-Penn), Paris, 1950£50,000 - 75,000
Irving PennWoman with Roses on her arm (Lisa Fonssagrives-Penn), 1950Contact for Price- Irving PennYves Saint Laurent, November 1957$50,000
Irving PennColette, Paris, 1951Contact for Price
Irving PennSculptor's Model, Paris, 1950Contact for Price
Irving PennB&W Fashion with Handbag 'B'Contact for Price
Shows featuring Irving Penn
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