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Michel Comte Black and White Photography

Swiss, b. 1954

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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Artist: Michel Comte
Gisele Buendchen - the naked supermodel in a black dress, wind blowing in Cannes

Gisele Buendchen - the naked supermodel in a black dress, wind blowing in Cannes

By Michel Comte

Located in Vienna, AT

In 1999, star photographer Michel Comte created a series of images with supermodel Gisele Bündchen in Cannes, France for Vogue Italia. The highly praised artworks are now part of fas...

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1990s Contemporary Michel Comte Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment

Helena Christensen with a Hat - B&W Fashion Photography, 1993
Helena Christensen with a Hat - B&W Fashion Photography, 1993

Helena Christensen with a Hat - B&W Fashion Photography, 1993

By Michel Comte

Located in Vienna, AT

Supermodel Helena Christensen sitting with a giant Feather Hat, photographed by Michel Comte in 1993. All prints are limited edition. Available in multiple sizes. High-end framing o...

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1990s Michel Comte Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment

Carla Bruni, Safe Sex Playboy - Limited Edition Fine Art Photography
Carla Bruni, Safe Sex Playboy - Limited Edition Fine Art Photography

Carla Bruni, Safe Sex Playboy - Limited Edition Fine Art Photography

By Michel Comte

Located in Vienna, AT

This artwork for the Playboy's Safer Sex Campaign by Michel Comte is a striking black-and-white photograph from the influential series created during the early 1990s. Featuring Carla...

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1990s Contemporary Michel Comte Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment

Helena Christensen II - the nude supermodel jumping in the air
Helena Christensen II - the nude supermodel jumping in the air

Helena Christensen II - the nude supermodel jumping in the air

By Michel Comte

Located in Vienna, AT

Iconic nude portrait of 90's supermodel jumping. For decades Michel Comte has been shooting protagonists from the world of art, film and entertainment. However, he does not only take...

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1990s Contemporary Michel Comte Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment

Safe Sex Photograph by Michel Comte, Contemporary, 1994, Unframed
Safe Sex Photograph by Michel Comte, Contemporary, 1994, Unframed

Safe Sex Photograph by Michel Comte, Contemporary, 1994, Unframed

By Michel Comte

Located in Roma, IT

Original vintage photograph realized by Michel Compte, featuring Sofia Coppola. Belongs to Comte's Series "Safe Sex". Excellent condition.

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1990s Contemporary Michel Comte Black and White Photography

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Photographic Paper

Gisele Buendchen Smoking - b&w Portrait with Jewelery, Fine Art Photography 1999
Gisele Buendchen Smoking - b&w Portrait with Jewelery, Fine Art Photography 1999

Gisele Buendchen Smoking - b&w Portrait with Jewelery, Fine Art Photography 1999

By Michel Comte

Located in Vienna, AT

Black-and-white Portrait of Topmodel Gisele Bündchen with luxurious jewelry and cigarette, photographed by Michel Comte in Cannes for Vogue Italia 1999. 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 receives an additional certificate of authenticity from the gallery. In 1999, Star Photographer Michel Comte created a series of images capturing intimate moments with a young Gisele Bündchen in Cannes, France, for a Jewelry Campaign published in Vogue Italia. The highly praised artworks are now part of fashion and fine art history and are sought-after worldwide. This black-and-white portrait shows the supermodel with wet hair and smeared makeup as if she had just come back from a swim in the ocean. Her head is tilted back slightly, and the look she is shooting the camera is somewhat condescending yet challenging. With one hand, she is brushing her messy hair out of her face, showing off the cigarette she is holding to the viewer. The grungy and rebellious image is juxtaposed by the lavish jewelry the Model is wearing: Big chandelier earrings...

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1990s Contemporary Michel Comte Black and White Photography

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Black and White, C Print

Sharon Stone, Esquire - portrait of the superstar in front of a fence

Sharon Stone, Esquire - portrait of the superstar in front of a fence

By Michel Comte

Located in Vienna, AT

Portrait of the Hollywood movie star actress behind a fence. For decades Michel Comte has been shooting protagonists from the world of art, film and entertainment. However, he does n...

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Late 20th Century Contemporary Michel Comte Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment

Helena Christensen II - Nude Supermodel - Limited Edition Fine Art Print
Helena Christensen II - Nude Supermodel - Limited Edition Fine Art Print

Helena Christensen II - Nude Supermodel - Limited Edition Fine Art Print

By Michel Comte

Located in Vienna, AT

This iconic black-and-white nude portrait of 90's supermodel jumping by Michel Comte was created in the early 1990s. All prints are limited edition fine art prints. Available in mul...

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1990s Contemporary Michel Comte Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment

Set of two Photographs by and with Michel Comte - Photographs - 1994
Set of two Photographs by and with Michel Comte - Photographs - 1994

Set of two Photographs by and with Michel Comte - Photographs - 1994

By Michel Comte

Located in Roma, IT

A pair of photographs realized in 1993 and 1994. The first, realized by Pat Beaudet, shows the photographer Michel Comte with friends. The second features Sofia Coppola, and belong...

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1990s Contemporary Michel Comte Black and White Photography

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Penelope Cruz - Limited Edition Fine Art Photography

Penelope Cruz - Limited Edition Fine Art Photography

By Michel Comte

Located in Vienna, AT

This limited edition black-and-white photograph by Michel Comte features actress Penélope Cruz in a close, expressive portrait that emphasizes gesture, texture, and tonal contrast. T...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Michel Comte Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment

Sharon Stone, Esquire - Limited Edition Fine Art Photography

Sharon Stone, Esquire - Limited Edition Fine Art Photography

By Michel Comte

Located in Vienna, AT

This black-and-white photograph by Michel Comte presents a portrait of the well-known Hollywood actress Sharon Stone, captured in a moment of heightened expression behind a chain-lin...

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1990s Contemporary Michel Comte Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment

Mike Tyson VIII - Boxing Legend with Dove - Limited Edition Fine Art Photography
Mike Tyson VIII - Boxing Legend with Dove - Limited Edition Fine Art Photography

Mike Tyson VIII - Boxing Legend with Dove - Limited Edition Fine Art Photography

By Michel Comte

Located in Vienna, AT

Mike Tyson is a legend even beyond the boxing world. This high-contrast black-and-white portrait shows a closeup of his face and chest in profile. He is holding a white dove in front...

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1990s Contemporary Michel Comte Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment

Gisele Buendchen in Cannes - Limited Edition Fine Art Photography

Gisele Buendchen in Cannes - Limited Edition Fine Art Photography

By Michel Comte

Located in Vienna, AT

In 1999, star photographer Michel Comte created a series of images with supermodel Gisele Bündchen in Cannes, France for Vogue Italia. The highly praised artworks are now part of fas...

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1990s Contemporary Michel Comte Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment

Daryl Hannah for L'Uomo Vogue - Limited Edition Fine Art Photography
Daryl Hannah for L'Uomo Vogue - Limited Edition Fine Art Photography

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...

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1990s Contemporary Michel Comte Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment

Penelope Cruz - portrait of the movie star

Penelope Cruz - portrait of the movie star

By Michel Comte

Located in Vienna, AT

Beautiful portrait of actress Penelope Cruz. The artwork is made and signed by the artist in a strictly limited edition of 7. Other sizes on request. For...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Michel Comte Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment

Sharon Stone Black and White Photography, 76x91 cm, Signed, New

Sharon Stone Black and White Photography, 76x91 cm, Signed, New

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...

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1990s Michel Comte Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment

Safe Sex - 1980s Black and White Photograph on Paper, Unframed

Safe Sex - 1980s Black and White Photograph on Paper, Unframed

By Michel Comte

Located in Roma, IT

Vintage b/w photograph realized by Michel Comte in 1980s. Copyright and Provenance: Playboy Excellent condition.

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1980s Contemporary Michel Comte Black and White Photography

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Photographic Paper

Carla Bruni I, Save Safe Sex - Limited Edition Fine Art Photography
Carla Bruni I, Save Safe Sex - Limited Edition Fine Art Photography

Carla Bruni I, Save Safe Sex - Limited Edition Fine Art Photography

By Michel Comte

Located in Vienna, AT

“Carla Bruni, Safer Sex Campaign for Playboy, 1993” by Michel Comte is a striking example of early 1990s fashion photography, capturing the understated elegance and natural sensualit...

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1990s Contemporary Michel Comte Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment

Beauty and the Beast - nude model running through the desert with a zebra b&w

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...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Michel Comte Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment

Catherine Deneuve Portrait (Pomellato, 1996)
Catherine Deneuve Portrait (Pomellato, 1996)

Catherine Deneuve Portrait (Pomellato, 1996)

By Michel Comte

Located in Vienna, AT

Classical portrait of the French actress and movie star holding a glass of wine. For decades Michel Comte has been shooting protagonists from the world of art, film and entertainment...

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1990s Michel Comte Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment

Sophia Loren - Portrait B&W, Fine Art Photography
Sophia Loren - Portrait B&W, Fine Art Photography

Sophia Loren - Portrait B&W, Fine Art Photography

By Michel Comte

Located in Vienna, AT

Sophie Loren photographed by Michel Comte. All prints are limited edition. Available in multiple sizes. High-end framing on request. All prints are done and signed by the artist. T...

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1990s Michel Comte Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment

Beauty and Beast I

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...

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1990s Michel Comte Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment

Mike Tyson with Dove - portrait of boxing legend, fine art photography, 1990
Mike Tyson with Dove - portrait of boxing legend, fine art photography, 1990

Mike Tyson with Dove - portrait of boxing legend, fine art photography, 1990

By Michel Comte

Located in Vienna, AT

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 receives an additional certificate of authenticity from the gallery. Mike Tyson is a legend even beyond the boxing world. This high-contrast black-and-white portrait shows a closeup of his face and chest in profile. He is holding a white dove in front of his face as if to kiss it. Contrasted by the dark background, the bird becomes the focal point of the image. The huge man holding it appears even bigger next to the small bird, yet his gentle gesture toward the bird gives the image a peaceful and meditative vibe. The saturated colors of the broiling desert against the piercing blue of the clear sky or the cool palette of an intimate black-and-white portrait, Michel Comte can do it all. The Swiss star...

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1990s Contemporary Michel Comte Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Beauty and Beast

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...

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1990s Michel Comte Black and White Photography

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Black and White

Sharon Stone, Esquire

Sharon Stone, Esquire

By Michel Comte

Located in Vienna, AT

Portrait of the famous Hollywood star and seductive actress. For decades Michel Comte has been shooting protagonists from the world of art, film and entertainment. However, he does n...

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20th Century Contemporary Michel Comte Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment

Sharon Stone, GQ US - Limited Edition Fine Art Photography

Sharon Stone, GQ US - Limited Edition Fine Art Photography

By Michel Comte

Located in Vienna, AT

This black-and-white photograph by Michel Comte features Sharon Stone in a softly lit interior setting, positioned across a bed layered with white linens and pillows. The composition...

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1990s Contemporary Michel Comte Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment

Verushka with Snake

Verushka with Snake

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...

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1990s Abstract Geometric Michel Comte Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment

Blond Model sitting shirtless  on the desert hugging a monkey from a giraffe

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...

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1990s Michel Comte Black and White Photography

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Black and White

Mickey Rourke, Hotel Ritz

Mickey Rourke, Hotel Ritz

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...

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1990s Michel Comte Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment

Gisele Bündchen III, Smoking 1999 - Limited Edition Fine Art Photography
Gisele Bündchen III, Smoking 1999 - Limited Edition Fine Art Photography

Gisele Bündchen III, Smoking 1999 - Limited Edition Fine Art Photography

By Michel Comte

Located in Vienna, AT

Black-and-white Portrait of Topmodel Gisele Bündchen with luxurious jewelry and cigarette, photographed by Michel Comte in Cannes for Vogue Italia 1999. All prints are limited editi...

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1990s Contemporary Michel Comte Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment

Mike Tyson, The Boxing Legend - Limited Edition Fine Art Photography
Mike Tyson, The Boxing Legend - Limited Edition Fine Art Photography

Mike Tyson, The Boxing Legend - Limited Edition Fine Art Photography

By Michel Comte

Located in Vienna, AT

Black and White Close-up Portrait of the Boxer Mike Tyseon with a towel, photographed by Michel Comte 1990. All prints are limited edition. Available in multiple sizes. High-end fra...

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1990s Contemporary Michel Comte Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Mickey Rourke at Hotel Ritz, 1990s Archival Print, Signed, 91x91 cm

Mickey Rourke at Hotel Ritz, 1990s Archival Print, Signed, 91x91 cm

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...

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1990s Contemporary Michel Comte Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment

Helena Christensen IV, Black and White - Limited Edition Fine Art Photography
Helena Christensen IV, Black and White - Limited Edition Fine Art Photography

Helena Christensen IV, Black and White - Limited Edition Fine Art Photography

By Michel Comte

Located in Vienna, AT

Supermodel Helena Christensen sitting with a giant Feather Hat, photographed by Michel Comte in 1993. All prints are limited edition fine art prints. Available in multiple sizes. Mu...

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1990s Contemporary Michel Comte Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment

Sophia Loren - Portrait B&W - Limited Edition Fine Art Photography
Sophia Loren - Portrait B&W - Limited Edition Fine Art Photography

Sophia Loren - Portrait B&W - Limited Edition Fine Art Photography

By Michel Comte

Located in Vienna, AT

This black and white close-up portrait of Sophia Loren is defined by soft light and refined tonal gradation, done by Michel Comte. The composition centers on her upward gaze, with th...

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1990s Contemporary Michel Comte Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment

Verushka II, Portrait with Snake - Limited Edition Fine Art Photography

Verushka II, Portrait with Snake - Limited Edition Fine Art Photography

By Michel Comte

Located in Vienna, AT

This black-and-white photograph by Michel Comte features Veruschka in a tightly composed profile portrait set against a deep black background. The image focuses on the interaction be...

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1990s Abstract Geometric Michel Comte Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment

Mike Tyson Training Camp - Portrait with Towel, Fine Art Photography, 1990
Mike Tyson Training Camp - Portrait with Towel, Fine Art Photography, 1990

Mike Tyson Training Camp - Portrait with Towel, Fine Art Photography, 1990

By Michel Comte

Located in Vienna, AT

Black and White Closeup Portrait of the Boxer Mike Tyseon with a towel, photographed by Michel Comte ca. 1990. All prints are limited edition. Available in multiple sizes. High-end f...

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1990s Contemporary Michel Comte Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Helena Christensen III, Safer Sex, Limited Edition Print, Black and White, 1993
Helena Christensen III, Safer Sex, Limited Edition Print, Black and White, 1993

Helena Christensen III, Safer Sex, Limited Edition Print, Black and White, 1993

By Michel Comte

Located in Vienna, AT

“Helena Christensen III, Safer Sex Campaign for Playboy, 1993” by Michel Comte captures one of the most iconic moments of 1990s fashion photography, combining sensuality, elegance, and the visual language of high-end editorial imagery. Shot during the celebrated Playboy “Safer Sex” campaign, the photograph features Danish supermodel Helena Christensen at the height of the supermodel era—an image that reflects both the glamour and cultural shifts of the early 1990s. Michel Comte, renowned for his striking black-and-white portraiture and work with leading fashion magazines and luxury brands, approaches the nude figure with sculptural precision. Soft lighting and a minimalist studio background emphasize Christensen’s graceful pose and natural beauty, creating a timeless composition that sits at the intersection of fashion photography, fine art nude, and iconic celebrity portraiture. The image embodies the refined aesthetic that made Comte one of the most sought-after photographers of his generation. Highly collectible and increasingly difficult to acquire, “Helena Christensen III, Safer Sex Campaign for Playboy, 1993” represents a significant piece of 1990s fashion photography history. With editions nearly sold out, this work appeals to collectors interested in supermodel imagery, Playboy photography...

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1990s Contemporary Michel Comte Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment

Beauty and Beast II - Model in Desert with Monkey and Giraffe in the back

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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1990s Contemporary Michel Comte Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment

Sonia Braga, Vogue Brazil - Nude Portrait Smoking, Fine Art Photography, 1991
Sonia Braga, Vogue Brazil - Nude Portrait Smoking, Fine Art Photography, 1991

Sonia Braga, Vogue Brazil - Nude Portrait Smoking, Fine Art Photography, 1991

By Michel Comte

Located in Vienna, AT

Nude Portrait with cigarette in the sun, photographed by Michel Comte for his 'Women' Series in 1991. 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 receives an additional certificate of authenticity from the gallery. Sonia Braga...

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1990s Contemporary Michel Comte Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment

Carla Bruni, Safe Sex Campaign - the nude supermodel in a black skirt
Carla Bruni, Safe Sex Campaign - the nude supermodel in a black skirt

Carla Bruni, Safe Sex Campaign - the nude supermodel in a black skirt

By Michel Comte

Located in Vienna, AT

“Carla Bruni, Safer Sex Campaign for Playboy, 1993” by Michel Comte is a striking example of early 1990s fashion photography, capturing the understated elegance and natural sensualit...

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1990s Contemporary Michel Comte Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment

Beauty & Beast, Daryl Hannah for L'Uomo Vogue - Fine Art Photography, 1992
Beauty & Beast, Daryl Hannah for L'Uomo Vogue - Fine Art Photography, 1992

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...

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1990s Contemporary Michel Comte Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment

Carla Bruni, Safe Sex Playboy, Limited Edition, 1993, Black and White Print
Carla Bruni, Safe Sex Playboy, Limited Edition, 1993, Black and White Print

Carla Bruni, Safe Sex Playboy, Limited Edition, 1993, Black and White Print

By Michel Comte

Located in Vienna, AT

“Carla Bruni, Safer Sex Campaign for Playboy, 1993” by Michel Comte is a striking black-and-white photograph from the influential series created for Playboy’s “Safer Sex” campaign du...

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1990s Contemporary Michel Comte Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment

Michel Comte black and white photography for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a wide variety of authentic Michel Comte black and white photography available for sale on 1stDibs. You can also browse by medium to find art by Michel Comte in archival pigment print, pigment print, silver gelatin print and more. Much of the original work by this artist or collective was created during the 1990s and is mostly associated with the Pop Art style. Not every interior allows for large Michel Comte black and white photography, so small editions measuring 27 inches across are available. Customers who are interested in this artist might also find the work of Bruno Bisang, Addison Jones, and MAE Curates. Michel Comte black and white photography prices can differ depending upon medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $10,000 and tops out at $16,000, while the average work can sell for $13,000.