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Richard Avedon. Dovima with Elephants, Evening Dress by Dior, Cirque d’Hiver, Paris, 1955
Photo Credit: Heritage AuctionsRichard Avedon, often hailed as the father of fashion photography, captured the iconic image “Dovima with Elephants” in 1955. Taken at Paris’s Cirque d’Hiver, it features fashion model Dovima, elegantly poised between two elephants.
The photo is an aesthetic masterpiece, the flow catches your eye immediately. The dynamic lines of the gown and the contrasting textures between the elephants’ skin, Dovima’s skin, and the fabric create a visual feast. Avedon’s use of black and white amplifies these contrasts, establishing a strong focal point around the lighter areas of the gown and Dovima’s skin.
In 1955, this approach was groundbreaking. Avedon successfully merged fashion and art in a manner that was largely unprecedented. This isn’t just a fashion photograph; it’s a moment that juxtaposes beauty with raw power and set a standard that photographers have aspired to ever since. So, while it might not strike today’s audience as revolutionary, “Dovima with Elephants” definitively changed the course of fashion photography.
Interesting facts about Avedon and this photo:
* A signed print of “Dovima with Elephants” is valued between 218,000 – 262,000 EUR.
**Annie Leibovitz cites Richard Avedon, along with other notable photographers like Henri Cartier-Bresson, Robert Frank, and Alfred Stieglitz, as her key inspirations.#RichardAvedon
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