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Slim Aarons Art

American, 1916-2006

American photographer Slim Aarons captured the 20th century’s international jet set — U.S. socialites, European royalty, Hollywood stars — at play in sun-kissed locales like Monaco, Saint-Tropez and Palm Beach, as well as other luxurious settings around the globe.

Committed to eschewing makeup and artificial lighting, Aarons created images that are at once candid and polished, combining the relaxed posture of his subjects, who trusted him to document their lives, with the visual sharpness of a seasoned art director. Having gotten his start taking pictures for the U.S. military magazine Yank during World War II, he contributed over the course of his career to Life, Town and Country and Holiday magazines and published several books.

Aarons was born in Manhattan in 1916. He joined the army at 18, shooting military maneuvers at West Point before serving as a combat photographer, for which he was awarded a Purple Heart. After the war, he moved to California and began snapping socialites and movie stars.

In the 1950s, Aarons opened a bureau for Life magazine in Rome, where he took pictures capturing the postwar scene. He was always able to win the trust of his elite subjects, who saw him as close to a peer, rather than a paparazzo.

In a 2002 interview with The Independent, Aarons remarked, ''I knew everyone. They would invite me to one of their parties because they knew I wouldn't hurt them. I was one of them.'' This access allowed him to document the rich and famous with their guard down, reading newspapers and magazines, talking on the phone, relaxing by the pool, and chatting with friends. The 1957 photograph The Kings of Hollywood, for example, which won him wide acclaim, shows Clark Gable, Van Heflin, Gary Cooper and Jimmy Stewart laughing together as they celebrate New Year’s Eve.

Many of Aarons’s best-known images involve games and sports. In the 1972 Poolside Backgammon, two young women play the board game of the title against the backdrop of a majestic Acapulco estate. In 1958’s Cannes Watersports, a couple attempts to glide across the Golfe de la Napoule on Jet Skis, one expertly and one hanging on for dear life. And in Penthouse Pool, shot in Athens in 1961, a young woman wearing a yellow bathing cap smiles coyly at the camera, surrounded by friends and brightly colored seat cushions, with the Acropolis faintly visible in the background.

Among Aarons’s books are 1974’s A Wonderful Time: An Intimate Portrait of the Good Life, and its 2003 sequel, Once Upon a Time. His final book, A Place in the Sun, was published in 2005, one year before his death.

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Artist: Slim Aarons
Il San Pietro di Positano - Limited Edition C-Type, Slim Aarons Summer Series
Il San Pietro di Positano - Limited Edition C-Type, Slim Aarons Summer Series

Il San Pietro di Positano - Limited Edition C-Type, Slim Aarons Summer Series

By Slim Aarons

Located in Brighton, GB

Il San Pietro di Positano, 1984 is a Limited Edition Estate Stamped Digital C-Type Print by 20th Century American Photographer Slim Aarons. 16" x 20" print. Limited Edition Estate S...

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20th Century American Modern Slim Aarons Art

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Slim Aarons 'Snorkelling In Antigua' Unframed Limited Estate Stamped Print
Slim Aarons 'Snorkelling In Antigua' Unframed Limited Estate Stamped Print

Slim Aarons 'Snorkelling In Antigua' Unframed Limited Estate Stamped Print

By Slim Aarons

Located in London, GB

Snorkelling In Antigua by Slim Aarons A woman wearing a scuba diving mask carries a pair of flippers and a harpoon gun, Antigua, West Indies, 1960. (Photo by Slim Aarons/Hulton Arch...

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1960s Modern Slim Aarons Art

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Archival Pigment

Slim Aarons 'Savioli Spiaggia Hotel' Unframed Limited Estate Stamped Print
Slim Aarons 'Savioli Spiaggia Hotel' Unframed Limited Estate Stamped Print

Slim Aarons 'Savioli Spiaggia Hotel' Unframed Limited Estate Stamped Print

By Slim Aarons

Located in London, GB

Savioli Spiaggia Hotel by Slim Aarons Boats in the harbour by the Savioli Spiaggia Hotel, Riccione, Italy, 1956. (Photo by Slim Aarons/Hulton Archive/Getty Images) Limited edition ...

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1950s Modern Slim Aarons Art

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Archival Pigment

Majorelle Garden, Marrakesh, Morocco - Limited Edition Estate Stamped C-Print
Majorelle Garden, Marrakesh, Morocco - Limited Edition Estate Stamped C-Print

Majorelle Garden, Marrakesh, Morocco - Limited Edition Estate Stamped C-Print

By Slim Aarons

Located in Brighton, GB

Majorelle Garden, Marrakesh is a Limited Edition Estate Stamped Digital C-Type Print by 20th Century American Photographer Slim Aarons. 16" x 20" print. Limited Edition Estate Stamp...

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20th Century American Modern Slim Aarons Art

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Slim Aarons 'Slim And Sphinx' Unframed Limited Edition Estate Stamped Print
Slim Aarons 'Slim And Sphinx' Unframed Limited Edition Estate Stamped Print

Slim Aarons 'Slim And Sphinx' Unframed Limited Edition Estate Stamped Print

By Slim Aarons

Located in London, GB

Slim And Sphinx by Slim Aarons circa 1964:  New York DJ Slim Hyatt at work in Shepheard’s night club whose decor recreates a famous Cairo bar. (Photo by Slim Aarons) Limited editio...

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1960s Modern Slim Aarons Art

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Archival Pigment

Slim Aarons 'Backgammon Players'
Slim Aarons 'Backgammon Players'

Slim Aarons 'Backgammon Players'

By Slim Aarons

Located in New York, NY

A group of people playing backgammon by a swimming pool at Marbella Beach Club, Spain, September 1970. Slim Aarons Backgammon Players 1970 (printed later) C print Estate signature s...

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1970s Modern Slim Aarons Art

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Lambda

Slim Aarons 'Andros Island' Unframed Limited Edition Estate Stamped Print
Slim Aarons 'Andros Island' Unframed Limited Edition Estate Stamped Print

Slim Aarons 'Andros Island' Unframed Limited Edition Estate Stamped Print

By Slim Aarons

Located in London, GB

Andros Island by Slim Aarons Friends prepare for a day snorkelling by Andros Island, Bahamas, 1957. (Photo by Slim Aarons) Limited edition estate stamped print 30 x 30" inches / 76...

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1950s Modern Slim Aarons Art

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Archival Pigment

Palm Springs Riders, 1970 - Limited Edition Estate Stamped Color C-Type Print
Palm Springs Riders, 1970 - Limited Edition Estate Stamped Color C-Type Print

Palm Springs Riders, 1970 - Limited Edition Estate Stamped Color C-Type Print

By Slim Aarons

Located in Brighton, GB

Palm Springs Riders, 1970 by Slim Aarons 16 x 20" print. Limited Edition Estate Stamped Print. Digital C-Type print. Edition of 150. Printed Later. Like a scene out of an Indiana J...

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20th Century American Modern Slim Aarons Art

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Photographic Paper, C Print, Color, Digital

Sunbathing Antibes, 1976 - Limited Edition Estate Stamped C-Type Print
Sunbathing Antibes, 1976 - Limited Edition Estate Stamped C-Type Print

Sunbathing Antibes, 1976 - Limited Edition Estate Stamped C-Type Print

By Slim Aarons

Located in Brighton, GB

Sunbathing Antibes, 1976 by Slim Aarons 16 x 20" print. Limited Edition Estate Stamped C-Print. Edition of 150. Printed Later. Sunbathing Antibes, 1976 is a Limited Edition Estate ...

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20th Century American Modern Slim Aarons Art

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Photographic Paper, C Print, Color, Digital

Poolside Party  - Limited Slim Aarons Estate Print
Poolside Party  - Limited Slim Aarons Estate Print

Poolside Party - Limited Slim Aarons Estate Print

By Slim Aarons

Located in London, GB

Slim Aarons Estate Limited Edition C print 40 x 30 inches / 101 x 76 cm unframed. ' Poolside Party ' A poolside party at a desert house, designed by Richard Neutra for Edgar J. K...

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1970s Modern Slim Aarons Art

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C Print, Color

Slim Aarons 'Eden-Roc Pool' Unframed Limited Edition Estate Stamped Print
Slim Aarons 'Eden-Roc Pool' Unframed Limited Edition Estate Stamped Print

Slim Aarons 'Eden-Roc Pool' Unframed Limited Edition Estate Stamped Print

By Slim Aarons

Located in London, GB

Eden-Roc Pool by Slim Aarons Guests round the swimming pool at the Hotel du Cap Eden-Roc, Antibes, France, August 1976. (Photo by Slim Aarons) Limited edition estate stamped print ...

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1970s Slim Aarons Art

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Archival Pigment

Capri Holiday, 1958 - Limited Edition Estate Stamped Color C-Type Print
Capri Holiday, 1958 - Limited Edition Estate Stamped Color C-Type Print

Capri Holiday, 1958 - Limited Edition Estate Stamped Color C-Type Print

By Slim Aarons

Located in Brighton, GB

Capri Holiday, 1958 by Slim Aarons 16 x 20" print. Limited Edition Estate Stamped Print. Edition of 150. Printed Later. 'Capri Holiday, 1958' by Slim Aarons is a Limited Edition Es...

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20th Century American Modern Slim Aarons Art

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Photographic Paper, C Print, Color, Digital

Speedboat Landing Slim Aarons Limited Estate Print
Speedboat Landing Slim Aarons Limited Estate Print

Speedboat Landing Slim Aarons Limited Estate Print

By Slim Aarons

Located in London, GB

Speedboat Landing A Magnum motorboat belonging to Count Filippo Theodoli arrives at the private jetty of the Il Pellicano Hotel in Porto Ercole, Italy, August 1973. Gorgeous print ...

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1970s Modern Slim Aarons Art

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Archival Pigment, Color

Britt Ekland 1969 - Slim Aarons Estate Stamped
Britt Ekland 1969 - Slim Aarons Estate Stamped

Britt Ekland 1969 - Slim Aarons Estate Stamped

By Slim Aarons

Located in London, GB

Britt Ekland 1969 - Slim Aarons Estate Stamped Film star Britt Ekland (Britt-Marie Eklund) in Porto Ercole, Italy. 1969. 30 x 30" inches / 76 x 76 cm paper size Estate Stamped Co...

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1960s Modern Slim Aarons Art

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Archival Pigment

Sardinian Holiday Slim Aarons Limited Estate Print
Sardinian Holiday Slim Aarons Limited Estate Print

Sardinian Holiday Slim Aarons Limited Estate Print

By Slim Aarons

Located in London, GB

Sardinian Holiday Selvaggia Borromeo enjoys a yachting holiday on the Costa Smeralda in Sardinia, 1967. Gorgeous print measuring 40 x 30 inches / ca 101 x 76 cm's. Estate Stamp...

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1960s Modern Slim Aarons Art

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Archival Pigment, Color

Christmas Swim - Limited Edition Estate Stamped C-Type Print, 16 x 20
Christmas Swim - Limited Edition Estate Stamped C-Type Print, 16 x 20

Christmas Swim - Limited Edition Estate Stamped C-Type Print, 16 x 20

By Slim Aarons

Located in Brighton, GB

Christmas Swim by Slim Aarons 16 x 20" print. Limited Edition Estate Stamped Print. Edition of 150. Printed Later. 'Christmas Swim' is a Limited Edition Estate Stamped Digital C-T...

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20th Century American Modern Slim Aarons Art

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C Print, Photographic Paper, Color, Digital

Sunbathing in Venice, 1954 - Limited Edition Estate Stamped C-Type Print
Sunbathing in Venice, 1954 - Limited Edition Estate Stamped C-Type Print

Sunbathing in Venice, 1954 - Limited Edition Estate Stamped C-Type Print

By Slim Aarons

Located in Brighton, GB

Sunbathing in Venice, 1954 by Slim Aarons 16 x 20" print. Limited Edition Estate Stamped C-Print. Edition of 150. Printed Later. A female sunbather soaks up the golden sunrays in ...

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20th Century American Modern Slim Aarons Art

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C Print, Photographic Paper, Digital, Color

'Dinner Jazz' 1949 Slim Aarons Limited Estate Edition

'Dinner Jazz' 1949 Slim Aarons Limited Estate Edition

By Slim Aarons

Located in London, GB

'Dinner Jazz' 1949: American Jazz trumpeter and singer Louis Armstrong (1898 – 1971) enjoys a plate of spaghetti in Rome. 30x30 inches / 76 x 76 cm paper size Estate Stamped Co...

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1940s Modern Slim Aarons Art

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Silver Gelatin, Black and White

Coming Ashore - Slim Aarons Estate Edition
Coming Ashore - Slim Aarons Estate Edition

Coming Ashore - Slim Aarons Estate Edition

By Slim Aarons

Located in London, GB

Coming Ashore A Magnum motorboat belonging to Count Filippo Theodoli arrives at the private jetty of the Il Pellicano Hotel in Porto Ercole, Italy. Aug...

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1970s Modern Slim Aarons Art

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Archival Pigment

Sunbathing in Capri, 1974 - Limited Edition Estate Stamped C-Type Print
Sunbathing in Capri, 1974 - Limited Edition Estate Stamped C-Type Print

Sunbathing in Capri, 1974 - Limited Edition Estate Stamped C-Type Print

By Slim Aarons

Located in Brighton, GB

Sunbathing in Capri, 1974 by Slim Aarons 16 x 20" print. Limited Edition Estate Stamped Print. Edition of 150. Printed Later. "Sunbathing in Capri, 1974" is a beautiful Limited Edi...

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20th Century American Modern Slim Aarons Art

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C Print, Digital, Color, Photographic Paper

Saint-Tropez Boucherie, French Riviera, Estate Edition Photograph
Saint-Tropez Boucherie, French Riviera, Estate Edition Photograph

Saint-Tropez Boucherie, French Riviera, Estate Edition Photograph

By Slim Aarons

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Discover the quintessence of French Riviera charm in Slim Aarons' iconic photograph, 'Saint-Tropez Boucherie,' on Rue des Commercants, Saint-Tropez, 1971. This image is a beautiful intersection of fashion, culture, and everyday life in the sun-drenched streets of Saint-Tropez in August 1971. This photograph features a casual yet captivating scene: two women and a young girl, all dressed in vibrant, vintage early '70s attire in shades of mint green, lemon yellow, and pink, enjoying a leisurely conversation outside a classic red French boucherie or butcher shop. A chic gold and white bicycle, representative of the laid-back Mediterranean lifestyle, is parked unassumingly on the sidewalk. Adding depth to the scene, the shop's proprietor, clad in a purple shirt, can be spotted through the window, lending an authentic touch to the photograph. An enchanting Moroccan-style zellige tile...

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1970s Realist Slim Aarons Art

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Lambda

Il Pellicano Tennis, Estate Edition
Il Pellicano Tennis, Estate Edition

Il Pellicano Tennis, Estate Edition

By Slim Aarons

Located in Los Angeles, CA

An Aston Martin DB6 sports car driving past the tennis courts at Il Pellicano Hotel in Porto Ercole, Tuscany, August 1973. Slim Aarons Estate Edition, C...

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1970s Realist Slim Aarons Art

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Lambda

Inga Lindgren And Poodles, New York, Estate Edition, Portrait Photograph
Inga Lindgren And Poodles, New York, Estate Edition, Portrait Photograph

Inga Lindgren And Poodles, New York, Estate Edition, Portrait Photograph

By Slim Aarons

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Swedish model Inga Lindgren, wife of Argentinian finance minister Ceferino Alonso Irigoyen, wears designs by Vera Stewart with her standard poodles Aja...

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1950s American Realist Slim Aarons Art

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Emulsion, Photographic Paper, ABS, Black and White, Digital, Photogram

Fan Mail, 1950 - Slim Aarons Estate Stamped Limited Edition C-Type Photography
Fan Mail, 1950 - Slim Aarons Estate Stamped Limited Edition C-Type Photography

Fan Mail, 1950 - Slim Aarons Estate Stamped Limited Edition C-Type Photography

By Slim Aarons

Located in Brighton, GB

Fan Mail, 1950 by Slim Aarons 16 x 20" print. Limited Edition Estate Stamped Print. Edition of 150. Printed Later. Please note that as part of the Estate's Premium Collection, the ...

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20th Century American Modern Slim Aarons Art

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Photographic Paper, Color, C Print, Digital

The St. Regis, New York, Estate Edition, Event Photograph
The St. Regis, New York, Estate Edition, Event Photograph

The St. Regis, New York, Estate Edition, Event Photograph

By Slim Aarons

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This mid-1950s event photograph, captured by society photographer Slim Aarons, features an aerial view of diners at the St. Regis, New York. This is an estate stamped and hand numbe...

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1950s Realist Slim Aarons Art

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Lambda

Faraglioni Rocks in Capri, 1974 - Limited Edition Estate Stamped C-Type Print
Faraglioni Rocks in Capri, 1974 - Limited Edition Estate Stamped C-Type Print

Faraglioni Rocks in Capri, 1974 - Limited Edition Estate Stamped C-Type Print

By Slim Aarons

Located in Brighton, GB

Faraglioni Rocks in Capri, 1974 by Slim Aarons 16 x 20" print. Limited Edition Estate Stamped C-Print. Edition of 150. Printed Later. Faraglioni Rocks in Capri, 1974 is a Limited E...

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20th Century American Modern Slim Aarons Art

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Photographic Paper, C Print, Color, Digital

Marbella Club Slim Aarons Estate Stamped Print
Marbella Club Slim Aarons Estate Stamped Print

Marbella Club Slim Aarons Estate Stamped Print

By Slim Aarons

Located in London, GB

Marbella Club The swimming pool of the Marbella Club in Andalucia looks out over the sea, 1976 16 × 16 inches - paper size Estate Stamped Collection Edition to 150 Photo by Sl...

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1970s Modern Slim Aarons Art

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Archival Pigment, Color

'Camelback Inn' 1967 Slim Aarons Limited Estate Edition
'Camelback Inn' 1967 Slim Aarons Limited Estate Edition

'Camelback Inn' 1967 Slim Aarons Limited Estate Edition

By Slim Aarons

Located in London, GB

'Camelback Inn' A view of the Camelback Inn, Scottsdale Arizona, April 1967. Paper Size 24x20 inches / 60 x 50 cm Estate Stamped Collection Edition to 150 Photo by Slim Aaron...

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1960s Modern Slim Aarons Art

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Color, Archival Pigment

Slim Aarons 'The High Life' 1977 Limited Estate Edition
Slim Aarons 'The High Life' 1977 Limited Estate Edition

Slim Aarons 'The High Life' 1977 Limited Estate Edition

By Slim Aarons

Located in London, GB

'The High Life' 1977 Slim Aarons Limited Estate Edition Print Actor George Hamilton (in blue) takes off in a speedboat with friends during a stay in St Tropez, August 1977. (Photo ...

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1970s Modern Slim Aarons Art

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C Print, Color

'Lech Ice Bar' 1960 Slim Aarons Limited Estate Stamped Archival Print
'Lech Ice Bar' 1960 Slim Aarons Limited Estate Stamped Archival Print

'Lech Ice Bar' 1960 Slim Aarons Limited Estate Stamped Archival Print

By Slim Aarons

Located in London, GB

Lech Ice Bar 1960 By Slim Aarons The Ice Bar at the Hotel Krone in Lech, Austria, 1960. The mountain in the background is the Omershorn. (Photo by Slim Aarons) 16 x 16" inches / 4...

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1960s Modern Slim Aarons Art

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Archival Pigment

'Snorkelling In The Shallows' Unframed Limited Edition Estate Stamped Print
'Snorkelling In The Shallows' Unframed Limited Edition Estate Stamped Print

'Snorkelling In The Shallows' Unframed Limited Edition Estate Stamped Print

By Slim Aarons

Located in London, GB

Snorkelling In The Shallows by Slim Aarons A group of people snorkelling off a small boat in Malta, 1959. (Photo by Slim Aarons) Limited edition estate stamped print 24 x 20" inche...

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1950s Modern Slim Aarons Art

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Archival Pigment

Slim Aarons, Signpost In St. Moritz (Estate Edition)
Slim Aarons, Signpost In St. Moritz (Estate Edition)

Slim Aarons, Signpost In St. Moritz (Estate Edition)

By Slim Aarons

Located in New York, NY

Poolside In Kenya, 1958 Chromogenic Lambda Print Estate edition of 150 A signpost indicating various ski slopes and toboggan tracks in the resort of St Moritz, Switzerland, March 19...

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1960s Modern Slim Aarons Art

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Lambda

Slim and Sphinx, Estate Edition: New York DJ Slim Hyatt at Shepheard's
Slim and Sphinx, Estate Edition: New York DJ Slim Hyatt at Shepheard's

Slim and Sphinx, Estate Edition: New York DJ Slim Hyatt at Shepheard's

By Slim Aarons

Located in Los Angeles, CA

circa 1964: New York DJ Slim Hyatt at work in Shepheard's night club whose decor recreates a famous Cairo bar. Two gold and turquoise sphinxes flank the DJ, who is posed behind two record players and before a glittering sculpture. Hyatt is often credited as the first disco DJ in the US. Initially hired by Oliver Coquelin upon the opening of Le Club, Hyatt quickly became one of the most revered figures in the emerging disco scene. He also DJed at Doubles from 1984 to 1995, and has been called by the painter and bandleader Peter Duchin “the first discotheque artist in New York." Slim and Sphinx, 1964 Slim Aarons Estate Edition Photograph Stamped and hand numbered by the Slim Aarons Estate. Certificate of Authenticity included. Chromogenic Lambda C-type print on Fuji Crystal Archive Paper Crisp detail, continuous tone and brilliant color Paper weight 210gms Matte Satin Surface Printed Later Collector will get the next number in the edition Over the course of a career lasting half a century, Slim Aarons (1916-2006) portrayed high society, aristocracy, authors, artists, business icons, the celebrated and their milieu. In doing so, he captured a golden age of wealth, privilege, beauty and leisure, a history of glamour that occurred alongside—but quite separate from—the cultural and political backdrop of the second half of the Twentieth Century. Complimentary dealer shipping to your framer. Over the course of a career lasting half a century, Slim Aarons (1916-2006) portrayed high society, aristocracy, authors, artists, business icons, the celebrated and their milieu. In doing so, he captured a golden age of wealth, privilege, beauty and leisure that occurred alongside—but quite separate from—the cultural and political backdrop of the second half of the Twentieth Century. The Slim Aarons Estate has released the limited Estate edition as a Lambda print, which is a modern c-type prints. They have chosen Lambda prints for their sharpness, clarity, colour saturation and quality, compared to archival inkjet prints. Lambda printing gives true continuous tone. Aarons began his career as a combat photographer in World War II. Though he earned a Purple Heart for his service, he declared that combat had taught him that the only beach worth landing on was decorated with beautiful people enjoying themselves in the sun. Increasingly known for his influence, Aarons's casually glamorous jetset aesthetic can be seen today in fashion, art, and celebrity photography. Recent articles credit his work with inspiring the casually flawless style of top Instagram influencers, full of sunshine and escapism. Photograph is unframed Slide show includes a close-up of the Slim Aarons estate's stamp. Collector will get the next number in the edition * We are pleased to offer the entire archive of the Slim Aarons Estate, offering the official Slim Aarons Estate Edition (only offered in this edition of 150). Please contact us for additional photographs from Slim Aarons * Internal: Vintage New York, Vintage glamour, 60's glamour, Vintage DJ...

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1960s Realist Slim Aarons Art

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Monaco Grand Prix, 1973 - Limited Edition Estate Stamped C-Type Photograph
Monaco Grand Prix, 1973 - Limited Edition Estate Stamped C-Type Photograph

Monaco Grand Prix, 1973 - Limited Edition Estate Stamped C-Type Photograph

By Slim Aarons

Located in Brighton, GB

Monaco Grand Prix, 1973 by Slim Aarons 16 x 20" print. Limited Edition Estate Stamped Print. Edition of 150. Printed Later. 'Monaco Grand Prix' is a beautiful Limited Edition Estate Stamped Digital C-Type print from 20th Century photographer Slim Aarons. A unique view from the driver's height of Formula One Grand Prix...

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20th Century American Modern Slim Aarons Art

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C Print, Digital, Photographic Paper, Color

Sea Drive, Nassau, Estate Edition Photograph
Sea Drive, Nassau, Estate Edition Photograph

Sea Drive, Nassau, Estate Edition Photograph

By Slim Aarons

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This mid-1960s photograph, captured by society photographer Slim Aarons, features film producer Kevin McClory taking his wife Bobo Sigrist and their family for a drive in an 'Amphica...

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1960s Realist Slim Aarons Art

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Lambda

Slim Aarons 'The Lure Of Lamu' Unframed Limited Edition Estate Stamped Print
Slim Aarons 'The Lure Of Lamu' Unframed Limited Edition Estate Stamped Print

Slim Aarons 'The Lure Of Lamu' Unframed Limited Edition Estate Stamped Print

By Slim Aarons

Located in London, GB

The Lure Of Lamu by Slim Aarons The resort of Kiwayu Mlango wa Chanu in the Lamu Archipelago of Kenya, February 1987. The resort is run by Governors’ Camp of the Masai Mara. (Photo ...

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1980s Modern Slim Aarons Art

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Archival Pigment

Backgammon by the Pool, Estate Edition
Backgammon by the Pool, Estate Edition

Backgammon by the Pool, Estate Edition

By Slim Aarons

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Women playing backgammon while sunbathing at the Habitation Leclerc pool, January 1975 Over the course of a career lasting half a century, Slim Aarons (1916-2006) portrayed high society, aristocracy, authors, artists, business icons, the celebrated and their milieu. In doing so, he captured a golden age of wealth, privilege, beauty and leisure, a history of glamour that occurred alongside—but quite separate from—the cultural and political backdrop of the second half of the Twentieth Century. Increasingly known for his influence, Aarons's casually glamorous jetset aesthetic can be seen today in fashion, art, and celebrity photography. Recent articles credit his work with inspiring the casually flawless style of top Instagram influencers, full of sunshine and escapism. Reference: "Dive in: how Slim Aarons art directed the poolside summer. French brand Maje are the latest label to take inspiration from Slim Aarons’ pictures of the jetset on holiday." Slim Aarons Backgammon by the pool...

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1970s Realist Slim Aarons Art

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Lambda

Lunch at La Pigna, 1980 - Limited Edition Estate Stamped Color C-Type Print
Lunch at La Pigna, 1980 - Limited Edition Estate Stamped Color C-Type Print

Lunch at La Pigna, 1980 - Limited Edition Estate Stamped Color C-Type Print

By Slim Aarons

Located in Brighton, GB

Lunch at La Pigna, 1980 by Slim Aarons 16 x 20" print. Limited Edition Estate Stamped Print. Edition of 150. Printed Later. Lunch at Pigna, August 1980 by Slim Aarons is a Limited ...

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20th Century American Modern Slim Aarons Art

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Photographic Paper, C Print, Color, Digital

Dapper Cricketers 1957 - Slim Aarons Estate Stamped
Dapper Cricketers 1957 - Slim Aarons Estate Stamped

Dapper Cricketers 1957 - Slim Aarons Estate Stamped

By Slim Aarons

Located in London, GB

Dapper Cricketers 1957 - Slim Aarons Estate Stamped A group of cricketers in team uniform, Bermuda, 1957 12 x 12" inches / 30 x 30 cm paper size Estate Stamped Collection Edition...

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1950s Modern Slim Aarons Art

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Archival Pigment

Slim Aarons art for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a wide variety of authentic Slim Aarons art available for sale on 1stDibs. If you’re browsing the collection of art to introduce a pop of color in a neutral corner of your living room or bedroom, you can find work that includes elements of blue, pink, purple and other colors. You can also browse by medium to find art by Slim Aarons in c print, archival pigment print, pigment print and more. Much of the original work by this artist or collective was created during the 20th century and is mostly associated with the modern style. Not every interior allows for large Slim Aarons art, so small editions measuring 30 inches across are available. Customers who are interested in this artist might also find the work of Mark Shaw, Bob Willoughby, and Pico Garcez. Slim Aarons art prices can differ depending upon medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $2,500 and tops out at $6,230, while the average work can sell for $3,950.
Questions About Slim Aarons Art
  • 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 27, 2025
    Slim Aarons is arguably the best-known photographer of the rich and famous, although many other photographers have also taken photos of celebrities. However, Aarons stands out for having captured the 20th century’s international jet set and creating images that are at once candid and polished. Some notable people he immortalized in his images include Lauren Bacall, Tony Curtis, Gary Cooper, Clark Gable, James Stewart, Humphrey Bogart, Princess Grace of Monaco, Jackie Kennedy, Imelda Marcos and Mick Jagger. Find a variety of Slim Aarons photography on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 27, 2025
    The famous photographer of Palm Springs was Slim Aarons. An American photographer, he captured the 20th century’s international jet set — U.S. socialites, European royalty, Hollywood stars — at play in sun-kissed locales like Palm Beach and other luxurious settings around the globe. Among Aarons’s books are 1974’s A Wonderful Time: An Intimate Portrait of the Good Life and its 2003 sequel, Once Upon a Time. His final book, A Place in the Sun, was published in 2005, one year before his death. Find a selection of Slim Aarons photography on 1stDibs.
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