A rare and historically significant work , "Pere Lachaise, Tomb of Talma, Paris 1977" was shot in the legendary Père Lachaise Cemetery as part of Helmut Newton’s Private Property Collection for Yves Saint Laurent . The cemetery, known for its gothic atmosphere and famous residents , serves as the dramatic backdrop for this deeply evocative image.
This pre-1985 original vintage print is part of a series of transparencies Newton considered his most provocative and important work through 1985 . These prints were never signed, as they were primarily sent out to major publications to generate interest in Newton’s work . Most were destroyed or overwritten, making pristine examples like this incredibly rare and highly collectible .
Newton’s ability to merge high fashion with dark romanticism is on full display in this composition, where the juxtaposition of mortality and glamour elevates the image to a hauntingly beautiful narrative .
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Original vintage print from Newton’s Private Property Collection
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Shot in Paris, 1977 , at the famed Père Lachaise Cemetery for Yves Saint Laurent
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A moody and evocative blend of gothic elegance and high fashion
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Rare pre-1985 production, printed in extremely limited numbers
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Museum-quality, collectible fine art
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Image measures 16" x 21" on a 20" x 24" silver gelatin sheet
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Historic provenance – these early production prints were never signed and rarely survived intact
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Excellent condition – never framed or displayed
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Includes a Certificate of Authenticity
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