Dali Atomicus
By Philippe Halsman
Located in New York, NY
Philippe Halsman Dali Atomicus 1948/printed later Studio stamp in black ink, verso Gelatin silver print 11 x 14 inches, sheet
Category
1940s Contemporary Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
1 of 8
Philippe HalsmanDali Atomicus1981
1981
Price:$6,000
$7,500List Price
About the Item
- Creator:Philippe Halsman (1906 - 1979, Latvian)
- Creation Year:1981
- Dimensions:Height: 11 in (27.94 cm)Width: 14 in (35.56 cm)
- Medium:
- Movement & Style:
- Period:
- Condition:
- Gallery Location:New York, NY
- Reference Number:Seller: 34831stDibs: LU518149738
Philippe Halsman
Philippe Halsman’s deep interest in the human face informed a celebrated and decades-spanning career in portrait photography. Shot in black and white, his portrait photographs feature celebrities, artists, politicians and intellectuals. The iconic photographs appeared on the covers of some of the biggest magazines, including Life, Look, Esquire and Paris Match.
Halsman was born in Riga, Latvia, in 1906. When he was 15 years old, he discovered a camera in the attic. He fell in love with taking pictures and spent most of his allowance on his new hobby. He later studied engineering, but left school before earning his degree and moved to Paris to pursue photography.
In the 1930s, Halsman lived in Montparnasse, the artistic center of Paris. He caught his first big break when he approached French writer André Gide to take his portrait. After that, many more writers and actors requested photographs, and Halsman began shooting for Vogue, Viola and Vu.
When World War II broke out, Halsman sent his pregnant wife and daughter to the United States. He could not go with them due to his Latvian passport. As luck would have it, he was pen pals with famed physicist Albert Einstein, who intervened and ensured that Halsman was granted a visa. He arrived in New York City in 1940.
In America, Halsman had to start from scratch. A turning point was when beauty tycoon Elizabeth Arden used one of his photographs to advertise her Victory Red lipstick. In the early 1940s, Halsman met artist Salvador Dalí, and the two became friends and partners. One of their most notable collaborations was the 1948 photograph Dalí Atomicus, which shows Dalí, his cats, canvas, furniture and water floating in the air.
Throughout the rest of his career, Halsman was a prolific contributor to Life magazine and his photographs were on the cover 101 times. In 1958, Popular Photography named him one of the “World’s Ten Greatest Photographers”.
On 1stDibs, find a collection of Philippe Halsman’s photography.
You May Also Like
Editioned Dali Photograph Atomicus by Philippe Halsman
By Philippe Halsman
Located in Atlanta, GA
Artist: Philippe Halsman (1906-1979) Medium: Gelatin silver print Title: Atomicus Date: 1948; Printed in 1981 as part of the ten-piece Dali Portfolio by Stephen Gersh and the Neikrug...
Category
Vintage 1940s American Modern Photography
Materials
Paper
The Essence of Dali
By Salvador Dali and Philippe Halsman
Located in Buffalo, NY
The work offered for sale here is an original vintage silver gelatin print hand created by Halsman hand signed and exhibited at the International Center for Photography. Philippe Halsman was at one point considered the best photo-portraitist in France. He had an incessant interest in faces: “Every face I see seems to hide—and sometimes fleetingly reveal—the mystery of another human being.” Halsman’s photographs of politicians, celebrities, and intellectuals were featured widely in magazines like LIFE and Vogue. His more famous subjects included the likes of Marc Chagall, Le Corbusier, Audrey Hepburn, and Albert Einstein. He also had a 37-year collaboration with Salvador Dalí, which resulted in several famous surrealist series including the “Dalí’s Mustache” portraits...
Category
1950s Surrealist Portrait Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
Dali Cyclops
By Philippe Halsman
Located in Buffalo, NY
The work offered for sale here is an original vintage silver gelatin print hand created by Halsman and used as the cover proof for the "Dali Mustache Book". Philippe Halsman was at one point considered the best photo-portraitist in France. He had an incessant interest in faces: “Every face I see seems to hide—and sometimes fleetingly reveal—the mystery of another human being.” Halsman’s photographs of politicians, celebrities, and intellectuals were featured widely in magazines like LIFE and Vogue. His more famous subjects included the likes of Marc Chagall, Le Corbusier, Audrey Hepburn, and Albert Einstein. He also had a 37-year collaboration with Salvador Dalí, which resulted in several famous surrealist series including the “Dalí’s Mustache” portraits...
Category
1950s Surrealist Portrait Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
Dali's Mustache
By Philippe Halsman
Located in New York, NY
Dali's Mustache, 1953 11x14 inches Edition of 250
Category
1950s Black and White Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
Editioned Dali Photograph In Voluptas Mors by Philippe Halsman
By Philippe Halsman
Located in Atlanta, GA
Artist: Philippe Halsman (1906-1979) Medium: Gelatin silver print Title: In Voluptas Mors (Also known as Skull) Date: 1951; Printed in 1981 as part of the ten-piece Dali Portfolio by...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Modern Photography
Materials
Paper
Salvador Dali
By Helmut Newton
Located in New York, NY
Silver Gelatin Print Signed & Numbered in blue pencil verso Along with copy right stamps and the negative number written in regular pencil Sheet size: 15.8 x 12 Image size: 14.63 x...
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Black and White Photography
Materials
Photographic Paper
Dali in Port Ligat, 1964
By Philippe Halsman
Located in Cologne, DE
Philippe Halsman Dali in Port Ligat, 1964
Category
1960s Modern Black and White Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
Framed Editioned Dali Photograph by Philippe Halsman
By Philippe Halsman
Located in Atlanta, GA
Artist: Philippe Halsman (1906-1979) Medium: Gelatin Silver Print Title: Dali Clockface Date: 1953; Printed in 1981 as part of the ten-piece Dali Portfolio...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Modern Photography
Materials
Wood, Paper
Philippe HalsmanDali's Moustache Offset Print by Philippe Halsman, Surrealism, 2005, 2005
$72Sale Price|20% Off
H 39.25 in W 27.5 in
Dali's Moustache Offset Print by Philippe Halsman, Surrealism, 2005
By Philippe Halsman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This reproduction of Dali's Moustache by Philippe Halsman is an iconic image that captures the surreal essence of Salvador Dalí, focusing only on his eye and his trademark eccentric ...
Category
Early 2000s Prints and Multiples
Materials
Offset
More Ways To Browse
Dali Photographs
Halsman Dali
Philippe Halsman Dali
Set Of 4 Bird Prints
Vintage Bullfighter
Von Hans
19th Century Military Oil Paintings
Etchings Tree
Henri Matisse Dessins Themes Et Variations
Naked Woman Vintage
Picasso Mourlot
Picasso Plate
Salvador Dali Divine Comedy Woodblock
Salvador Dali Woodblock Print Divine Comedy
Vintage Nasa
Art By Lucien
Barack Obama Art
Calder 1969
Authenticity Guaranteed
If it isn’t genuine, you get your money back. We give you a full year to flag any issues with an item's authenticity for a 100% refund. Learn MoreSellers We Know and Trust
We don’t let just anyone sell here. Every seller on our platform is a pro who has passed our strict quality and service standards before they can list a single item. Learn MoreMoney Back Guarantee
If your item is damaged, never arrives, or doesn’t look as expected, tell us within 7 days. We’ll step in and get your money back. Learn MorePrice Matching
You shouldn't have to shop around. If the same seller has this item listed for less anywhere else, we’ll match that price. Learn More24-Hour "Second Thoughts"
Buyer’s remorse happens. You have a full 24 hours to cancel your order for any reason — no questions asked and no fees. Learn MoreProtected Global Delivery
We use a specialized carrier network that knows how to handle luxury goods. Your piece is tracked, protected and delivered exactly where you want it. Learn More