"Woman Into Man, Paris 1979" 20x24 Vintage Silver Gelatin Print by Helmut Newton
A bold and provocative fashion statement, "Woman Into Man, Paris 1979" is an iconic work from Helmut Newton’s Private Property Collection, shot for Yves Saint Laurent and French Vogue at the legendary Hotel George V in Paris.
This photograph epitomizes Newton’s exploration of gender, power, and transformation, reflecting Yves Saint Laurent’s trailblazing androgynous aesthetic. The interplay of masculine and feminine energy in the composition, along with Newton’s signature dramatic lighting, reinforces the image’s sophistication, sensuality, and subversive edge.
Newton was renowned for challenging conventional notions of beauty and identity, and this image stands as a striking visual dialogue between tradition and reinvention. With tailored YSL suiting and bold styling, "Woman Into Man" remains one of the most memorable and impactful images in the realm of high fashion photography.
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Original vintage print from Newton’s celebrated Private Property Collection
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Shot in Paris, 1979, at the Hotel George V for French Vogue and Yves Saint Laurent
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A powerful representation of gender fluidity, transformation, and elegance
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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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Exhibits the classic silver gelatin finish, known for its depth and rich contrast
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Includes a Certificate of Authenticity
Ships worldwide with insured priority delivery. Secure this Helmut Newton original print today and own an iconic moment in fashion photography history.
Helmut Newton 20x24 Vintage Silver Gelatin Print
Specifications:
Vintage silver gelatin print measuring 20 x 24 inches (51 x 61 cm).
Print is in excellent condition and has never been framed or displayed.
This is a rare original vintage print produced in the 1980s in Paris
at the Colour Lab facility where Newton produced his prints for the majority of his career.
Shipping & Handling:
All Helmut Newton vintage prints ship insured worldwide via priority
delivery, free of charge. Prints are never folded and are shipped
flat with accompanying documents and Certificate of Authenticity.
Returns & Exchanges:
Prints in original condition may be returned within 45 days of purchase
for a refund, exchange, or gallery credit.
Provenance:
This collection of vintage prints was gifted to Newton’s agent, Norman
Solomon, in recognition of the work he had performed producing the Private
Property Collection and promoting a series of exhibitions in London,
Paris, New York, and Los Angeles in 1985. Read more.
The collection was legally transferred to Solomon in 1986 via written
agreement and further ratified in a legal settlement in 2012 with the Helmut
Newton Estate and Foundation in the Superior Court of Los Angeles,
California. It is recorded in the United States Copyright Office.
The signed agreement was certified & notarized recognizing Norman
Solomon as the legal owner, making these prints authentically supported by
legal agreement.
About the Artist:
Helmut Newton (1920-2004) was one of the world's most celebrated photographers
whose uniquely edgy imagery is coveted worldwide by collectors and aficionados
of photographic art. Mr. Newton’s "Private Property" exhibition
series was produced by agreement in Paris, London, and New York City in 1985.