Widely regarded one of the most iconic names in 20th century photography, Irving Penn has come to stand for an economy of style, beauty, and technical brilliance right across his work in fashion, still life, advertising, and portraiture.
New to gettyarchive, his body of work has long held international recognition - from 60 years at Vogue, through to major retrospectives in leading galleries and museums around the world. Together with his passion for exacting printmaking, Penn's legacy provides inspiration for both emerging and established photographers alike, who cite his innovation and vision as a major influence.
Through our partners condenast, Irving Penn will be the latest addition to Getty Images Masters – a collection which aims to spotlight those historical photographers who through their extraordinary contributions still change the way we engage with photography today.
An introduction to Penn's archive is now online - follow our bio link to view, or explore more through tod...
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