Helmut Newton (1920–2004) - Saddle I.

Helmut Newton (1920–2004), Saddle I., Paris, 1976. No reserve price!

Photolithography 40.5 x 27.5 cm. Signed by hand and titled and dated on the reverse.

Condition: Good. The illustrations are part of the condition description.

The photolithography is from the rare “Special Collection, 24 Photo Lithos,” published by the Rapoport Printing Corporation, New York, 1979.

Biography
Helmut Newton (1920–2004) was one of the most influential fashion and portrait photographers of the 20th century. Born in Berlin, he worked for international magazines such as Vogue, Vanity Fair and Elle after his emigration, in Paris, Monaco and Los Angeles. With his uncompromising, erotically charged visual language, he shaped the visual culture of luxury fashion like few other photographers of his time.
Newton photographed for Chanel and Hermès, among others, creating imagery that spotlighted elegance, power, and sensuality. His unmistakable style—cool, staged, yet provocative—influenced the aesthetics of other luxury brands such as Louis Vuitton and Patek Philippe, which continue to embody similar values of exclusivity and perfection.
Today his works are represented in the world’s leading museums and collections and rank among the most valuable pieces of contemporary photography. Helmut Newton remains a synonym for luxury, femininity, and the art of staging.