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Premier Bal
Richard Avedon (American, 1923–2004)
1957
Medium/Technique
Photograph, gelatin silver print, with hand additions in gouache and airbrush
Dimensions
Image: 24.8 x 19.7 cm (9 3/4 x 7 3/4 in.)
Credit Line
John H. and Ernestine A. Payne Fund
Accession Number2004.2078
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsContemporary Art, Americas, Photography
ClassificationsPhotographs
DescriptionPublished in "Harper's Bazaar," September 1957;
Also used in an ad for "Evening in Paris" deodorant in Life, March 10, 1958 issue, p. 17.
Also used in an ad for "Evening in Paris" deodorant in Life, March 10, 1958 issue, p. 17.
InscriptionsVerso, top ctr, in blue ink: Premier Bal
Verso, LR, pencil: Bazaar Sept 1957 / p.221
Verso, LR, stamped in black ink: ...S BAZAAR
Verso, LR, pencil: Bazaar Sept 1957 / p.221
Verso, LR, stamped in black ink: ...S BAZAAR
ProvenanceMr. John Eston; Staley-Wise Gallery, NYC; sold to MFA, December 15, 2004
CopyrightPhotograph Richard Avedon. Courtesy The Richard Avedon Foundation. Copyright © 1975 The Richard Avedon Foundation.