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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
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

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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Photographic Paper, C Print, Color, Digital

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

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

'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 '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

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

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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Photographic Paper, C Print, Color, Digital

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

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

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

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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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

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

Pousada dos Buzios, 1975 - Nude Sunbathing Swimming Pool Brazilian Resort
Pousada dos Buzios, 1975 - Nude Sunbathing Swimming Pool Brazilian Resort

Pousada dos Buzios, 1975 - Nude Sunbathing Swimming Pool Brazilian Resort

By Slim Aarons

Located in Brighton, GB

Pousada dos Buzios, 1975 - Nude Sunbathing Swimming Pool Brazilian Resort by Slim Aarons 16 x 20" print. Limited Edition Estate Stamped Print. Edition of 150. Printed Later. 'Pousada dos Buzios' is a Limited Edition Estate Stamped Digital C-Type print by 20th Century American photographer Slim Aarons. Friends and acquaintances lying by the swimming pool at Pousada dos Buzios in Brazil are photographed by Slim Aarons. The man pictured is Italian restaurateur Stefano Monti. Just east of Rio de Janiero city is Buzios, formerly a quiet little fishing village and since the 1960s a bustling, animated, and absolutely upscale seaside resort, littered with fine restaurants, boutiques, and posh pousadas. Pictured here is one such pousada. Also found in Portugal, pousadas offer a blend between luxury hotel and intimate family-run inn. Slim Aarons also photographed "Buzios" which is available in the gallery. Both "Pousada dos Buzios" and "Buzios" were taken in the same place, but spaced years apart. Both 'Buzios' and 'Pousada dos Buzios' were taken in this location. The similarities between 'Buzios' and 'Pousada dos Buzios' are most evident in the subjects: the female sunbather wearing a black and white swimsuit with the straw sunhat appears to be in both scenes, and the female sunbather with short hair wearing the leopard print bikini appears similarly in both scenes. This image from August 1975...

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20th Century American Modern Slim Aarons Art

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Photographic Paper, Color, C Print, Digital

Fan Mail, 1950 - Marilyn Monroe Silk Lace Gown The Asphalt Jungle Fan Mail
Fan Mail, 1950 - Marilyn Monroe Silk Lace Gown The Asphalt Jungle Fan Mail

Fan Mail, 1950 - Marilyn Monroe Silk Lace Gown The Asphalt Jungle Fan Mail

By Slim Aarons

Located in Brighton, GB

Fan Mail, 1950 - Marilyn Monroe Silk Lace Gown The Asphalt Jungle Fan Mail by Slim Aarons 16 x 20" print. Limited Edition Estate Stamped Print. Edition of 150. Printed Later. Pleas...

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20th Century American Modern Slim Aarons Art

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Photographic Paper, Color, C Print, Digital

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

'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

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

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

Tennis in The Bahamas, 1957 - Tennis Players Socialise after Tennis Match in Sun
Tennis in The Bahamas, 1957 - Tennis Players Socialise after Tennis Match in Sun

Tennis in The Bahamas, 1957 - Tennis Players Socialise after Tennis Match in Sun

By Slim Aarons

Located in Brighton, GB

Tennis in The Bahamas, 1957 - Tennis Players Socialise after Tennis Match in Sun by Slim Aarons 16 x 16" print. Limited Edition Estate Stamped Print. Edition of 150. Printed Later. ...

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20th Century American Modern Slim Aarons Art

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Photographic Paper, Color, C Print, Digital

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

'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

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

Cortina d'Ampezzo Fashion
Cortina d'Ampezzo Fashion

Cortina d'Ampezzo Fashion

By Slim Aarons

Located in New York, NY

Isa Genolini and Maria Antonia in the main street of Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, March 1982. Cortina d'Ampezzo Fashion 1972 c print Estate stamped and hand numbered edition of 150 wi...

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1980s Modern Slim Aarons Art

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Lambda

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

Sunbathing On Capri 1974 Slim Aarons Limited Estate Print

Sunbathing On Capri 1974 Slim Aarons Limited Estate Print

By Slim Aarons

Located in London, GB

Andros Island (1957) Limited Estate Stamped (Photo By Slim Aarons) Sunbathers by a swimming pool at the Hotel Punta Tragara on the island of Capri, Italy, August 1974. Additional Information: Unframed Paper Size: 20x20'' Printed Later Limited Estate Stamped NOTE OTHER SIZES OF THIS IMAGE AVAILABLE 12 x 12'' 16 x 16'' 20 x 20'' 30 x 30'' 40 x 40'' FRAMING AVAILABLE ON REQUEST About the Artist: Slim Aarons (American, October 29, 1916–May 29, 2006) was a photographer well-known for his portraits of the rich and famous. Born George Allen Aarons, he spent his youth in New Hampshire and New York before joining the army during World War II, where his photography career began. Working throughout his career with magazines like Life, Holiday, and Town & Country gave Aarons the chance to document the jet-set lifestyle of Hollywood stars, American and European socialites, and other celebrated figures. His approach was simple; using no make-up artists or artificial lights, he let the natural opulence of his subjects and their surroundings illuminate his lens. Typical scenes from Aaron’s photography take place in the sun, and in front of a pool surrounded by bathing beauties. The Slim Aarons Prints...

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1950s Modern Slim Aarons Art

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C Print, Color

'George Hamilton' 1977 Slim Aarons Limited Estate Edition

'George Hamilton' 1977 Slim Aarons Limited Estate Edition

By Slim Aarons

Located in London, GB

'George Hamilton' American actor George Hamilton holidays in Saint-Tropez, on the French Riviera, August 1977. Paper Size 24x20 inches / 60 x 50 cm Estate Stamped Collection E...

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1970s Modern Slim Aarons Art

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Color, Archival Pigment

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

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

Slim Aarons Palm Beach Society (Slim Aarons Estate Edition)
Slim Aarons Palm Beach Society (Slim Aarons Estate Edition)

Slim Aarons Palm Beach Society (Slim Aarons Estate Edition)

By Slim Aarons

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Jim Kimberly and his wife (far left) and friends with his white sports car and white boats moored on Lake Worth. A Palm Beach socialite, Kimberly acts as Honorary Consul of Jordan. A...

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1960s Realist Slim Aarons Art

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Lambda

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
    The famous photographer Slim is 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 Monaco, Saint-Tropez and Palm Beach. 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. Shop a collection of Slim Aarons photography on 1stDibs.
  • 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.