Irving penn

To move more confidently into the future, you must delve into the past. These 12 famous portrait photographers is a great place to start.

My mythical father

IRVING PENN Irving Penn was one of the most distinguished photographers of our time. Irving Penn Portraits is a glorious celebration of his work in this genre, focusing on his portraits of significant cultural figures over the last seven decades. Irving Penn was born June 16, 1917, in Plainfield, N.J. Educated in public schools, he

Irving Penn, 1949, printed May 1977

Yves Saint Laurent's shyness is commonly known. In portraiture, people expect to recognize a face. Here Penn captures Saint Laurent like a shy child, revealing just one eye. A juxtapose of the incredible fame and talent of the man, the band and lore that is Yves Saint Laurent. The composition commands you see more, forcing the viewer to look

Lavender Glory Poppy, New York, 1968

When you mention Irving Penn, the first images that may come to mind are his fashion photography and mostly his 165 Vogue covers. He also photographed