1996
From humanitarian assignments in war-torn countries to photoshoots with some of the world’s most prominent people and brands, Michel Comte is a celebrated contemporary magazine and fashion photographer who has worked all over the globe.
Collaborating with the likes of Vogue Italia, l'Uomo Vogue, Vanity Fair and Interview didn’t happen instantly for Comte. Born and raised in Zurich, Switzerland, the photographer began his career in art restoration, working on pieces by Andy Warhol and Yves Klein until 1979, when he secured his first assignment from fashion industry legend Karl Lagerfeld for French luxury house Chloé. Later, Lagerfeld arranged for Comte to work with Chanel, and from there, the photographer built relationships with numerous brands such as Dolce & Gabbana, Gianfranco Ferre, Ferrari, Hennessy, Hermès, Lancôme, Jaguar and more.
Comte worked on photoshoots with many celebrities and public figures such as Mike Tyson, Miles Davis, Sofia Coppola, Elijah Wood, Tina Turner and others.
While keeping busy with shoots, Comte also found time to set up his own humanitarian organization and established successful fundraising efforts with the International Red Cross that focused on supplying clean water to countries in need.
As a passionate mountain climber, Comte became intimately aware of global warming and has worked for decades to increase public awareness relating to climate change. Comte scaled mountains by air and foot to photograph the changes in ice caps — often returning to the same locations all over the world in order to document the disappearing ice.
Comte has exhibited internationally at institutions such as the Peggy Guggenheim Collection in Venice, the Kunst Haus Wien in Austria, the Verona Centro Internazionale di Fotografia and Munich Pinakothek der Moderne.
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Beauty & Beast - Jaime with Monkey in the Desert, Fine Art Photography, 1996
By Michel Comte
Located in Vienna, AT
“Jaime with Monkey, Beauty & Beast for VOGUE 1996” is an iconic limited edition fine art photograph by Michel Comte, created for Vogue at the height of Comte’s influential editor...
Archival Pigment
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H 29.93 in W 35.83 in
Beauty and Beast II - Model in Desert with Monkey and Giraffe in the back
By Michel Comte
Located in Vienna, AT
Other sizes and high-end frame on request. For decades Michel Comte has been shooting protagonists from the world of art, film and entertainment. However, he does not only take photo...
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$14,296
H 35.83 in W 29.93 in
Beauty & Beast, Tatjana with snake - nude in the desert, fine art photography
By Michel Comte
Located in Vienna, AT
The artworks is made and signed by the artist in a strictly limited edition of 3. Other sizes and high-end frame on request. For decades Michel Comte has been shooting protagonists f...
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$14,296
H 35.83 in W 29.93 in
Blond Model sitting shirtless on the desert hugging a monkey from a giraffe
By Michel Comte
Located in Vienna, AT
For decades Michel Comte has been shooting protagonists from the world of art, film and entertainment. However, he does not only take photos – perhaps more than any other artist Comt...
Black and White
Beauty and Beast I
By Michel Comte
Located in Vienna, AT
For decades Michel Comte has been shooting protagonists from the world of art, film and entertainment. However, he does not only take photos – perhaps more than any other artist Comt...
Archival Pigment
Beauty and Beast
By Michel Comte
Located in Vienna, AT
For decades Michel Comte has been shooting protagonists from the world of art, film and entertainment. However, he does not only take photos – perhaps more than any other artist Comt...
Black and White
Price Upon Request
H 29.93 in W 35.83 in
Beauty and Beast II - Tatjana Jumping with Zebra, Fine Art Photography, 1996
By Michel Comte
Located in Vienna, AT
Semi Nude Model in Zebra printed pants jumping in the desert with a Zebra, photographed by Michel Comte as part of the Series 'Beauty and the Beast' in 1996. All prints are limited...
Archival Pigment
Price Upon Request
H 35.83 in W 35.83 in
Beauty & Beast, Daryl Hannah for L'Uomo Vogue - Fine Art Photography, 1992
By Michel Comte
Located in Vienna, AT
Black and White Photoraph of Actress Daryl Hannah in Lingerie lying on an Elephant's back, smoking, photographed by Michel Comnte for L'Uomo Vogue in 1992. All prints are limited edi...
Archival Pigment
$24,703
H 29.93 in W 35.83 in
Beauty and the Beast - nude model running through the desert with a zebra b&w
By Michel Comte
Located in Vienna, AT
Other sizes and high-end frame on request. For decades Michel Comte has been shooting protagonists from the world of art, film and entertainment. However, he does not only take photo...
Archival Pigment
$1,400
H 23 in W 16.5 in D 0.1 in
"Eva G and Gorilla" Photography 23" x 16.5" inch Edition 4/10 by Lukas Dvorak
By Lukas Dvorak
Located in Culver City, CA
"Eva G and Gorilla" Photography 23" x 16.5" inch Edition 4/10 by Lukas Dvorak Pigment print on Epson Fine ART paper 2015 The photo is signed on verso Comes with COA issued by the Ar...
Archival Paper, Pigment
Tatjana with Snake, for VOGUE, Fine Art Photography, Limited Edition, 1996
By Michel Comte
Located in Vienna, AT
"Tatjana with Snake (Beauty and Beast), L’Uomo Vogue, 1996" by Michel Comte is a striking and evocative fashion photograph that captures Tatjana Patitz in a raw and sensual compositi...
Archival Pigment
Beauty and Beast II, Jumping with Zebra, 1996 - Limited Edition Fine Art Print
By Michel Comte
Located in Vienna, AT
Semi Nude Model in Zebra printed pants jumping in the desert with a Zebra, photographed by Michel Comte as part of the Series 'Beauty and the Beast' in 1996. All prints are limited...
Archival Pigment
Tatjana with Snake, for VOGUE, Limited Edition of 3, Fine Art Photography, 1996
By Michel Comte
Located in Vienna, AT
"Tatjana with Snake (Beauty and Beast), L’Uomo Vogue, 1996" by Michel Comte is a striking and evocative fashion photograph that captures Tatjana Patitz in a raw and sensual compositi...
Archival Pigment
Kate Moss in Nepal II - Model Portrait with Elephant, Fine Art Photography, 1993
By Arthur Elgort
Located in Vienna, AT
Kate Moss and Elephant Nepal. All prints are limited edition. Available in multiple sizes. High-end framing on request. All prints are done and signed by the artist. The collector re...
Archival Pigment
Daryl Hannah for L'Uomo Vogue - Limited Edition Fine Art Photography
By Michel Comte
Located in Vienna, AT
Black and White Photoraph of Actress Daryl Hannah in Lingerie lying on an Elephant's back, smoking, photographed by Michel Comnte for L'Uomo Vogue in 1992. All prints are limited ed...
Archival Pigment
Rizzoli Nudes Archival Pigment Print, Color Photography, 1990s, New
By Michel Comte
Located in Vienna, AT
This color photograph by Michel Comte, created in the late 1990s, presents a staged interior scene defined by saturated tones and a cinematic atmosphere. Two female figures are arran...
Archival Pigment
