1990-2010
Horst P. Horst (born Horst Paul Albert Bohrmann) was one of the towering figures of 20th-century fashion photography.
Best known for his work with Vogue, who called him “photography’s alchemist," Horst rose to prominence in Paris in the interwar years, publishing his first work with the magazine in 1931. In the decades that followed, Horst’s experimentations with radical composition, nudity, double exposures and other avant-garde techniques would produce some of the most iconic fashion images ever, like Mainbocher Corset and Lisa with Harp (both 1939).
As the New York Times once described, “Horst tamed the avant-garde to serve fashion.” Though associated most closely with fashion photography, Horst captured portraits of many of the 20th century’s brightest luminaries, dabbling with influences as far-ranging as Surrealism and Romanticism.
“I like taking photographs because I like life,” Horst once said. “And I love photographing people best of all because most of all I love humanity.”
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Carmen, NY 1946, Silver Gelatin print. Printed later.
By Horst P. Horst
Located in Miami Beach, FL
This striking black-and-white photograph captures Carmen in NY enveloped in a flowing, white gown, creating a graceful, sculptural form. Her head is elegantly tilted to the side, fra...
Silver Gelatin
Horst, Barefoot Beauty. NY, Silver Gelatin Print. Printed later.
By Horst P. Horst
Located in Miami Beach, FL
This artwork masterfully captures the interplay between human form and sculptural abstraction. A pair of real feet is delicately intertwined with sculpted counterparts, forging a str...
Silver Gelatin
Mainbocher Corset. Paris. Printed later
By Horst P. Horst
Located in Miami Beach, FL
This captivating black-and-white photograph, titled Mainbocher Corset by Horst P. Horst, masterfully blends elegance and geometry. The composition features a woman seen from behind, ...
Silver Gelatin
Coco Chanel, Paris, Silver Gelatin print. Printed Later
By Horst P. Horst
Located in Miami Beach, FL
This captivating black and white artwork portrays Coco Cha nel reclining gracefully on an ornate chaise longue. Her profile exudes elegance, accentuated by intricate jewelry that dra...
Silver Gelatin
Hermafrodite, #2261. Homage to Horst P. Horst limited edition color photograph
By Natasha Zupan
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Natasha Zupan's body of work, 'Homage to Horst P. Horst', explores the manipulation of surface texture, light, and the interweaving of time. She has incorporated found images in book...
Photographic Paper, Color, Archival Paper
Atoms and Pearls, #2237 Homage to Horst P. Horst limited edition photograph
By Natasha Zupan
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Natasha Zupan's body of work, 'Homage to Horst P. Horst', explores the manipulation of surface texture, light, and the interweaving of time. She has incorporated found images in book...
Archival Pigment
Lisa Fonssagrives in Turban, New York
By Horst P. Horst
Located in New York, NY
All editions signed by the photographer.
Lisa on Silk, New York, 1940 - Horst P. Horst (Black and White Photography)
By Horst P. Horst
Located in London, GB
Horst P Horst (1906-1999) (Black and White Photography) Lisa on Silk, New York, 1940 Signed on reverse Silver gelatin print 14 x 11 inches Horst was a perfectionist who raised the s...
Silver Gelatin
Carmen Face Massage, N.Y.
By Horst P. Horst
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Horst P. Horst 1906-1999 Carmen Face Massage, N.Y., 1946 (Printed Later) Signed, Titled, Dated on verso. Stamp on recto Gelatin Silver Print Image: 14 x 17 3/4", Paper 16 x20"
Silver Gelatin
Lisa on Silk II, N.Y., 1940
By Horst P. Horst
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Horst P. Horst 1906-1999 Lisa on Silk II, N.Y., 1940 Signed, titled, numbered, & dated in pencil on print verso; Embossed with artist's signature on recto Gelatin Silver Print Image:...
Silver Gelatin
Waxed Beauty, New York
By Horst P. Horst
Located in New York, NY
All editions signed by the photographer.
American Nude, New York
By Horst P. Horst
Located in New York, NY
All editions signed by the photographer.
