"Gemelas for French Vogue" 20x24 Vintage Silver Gelatin Print by Helmut Newton
A striking example of Newton’s avant-garde fashion photography, "Gemelas for French Vogue"—also known as "Blonde on Blonde"—is a visually arresting composition featuring identical figures, one of whom is a mannequin. Shot for French Vogue, this image is a bold representation of illusion, symmetry, and Newton’s signature fascination with duality.
In this print, Newton plays with perception and reality, crafting a surreal mirror image that is deliberately imperfect yet tantalizingly close to symmetry. The contrast between the real and the artificial creates an air of mystery, subversion, and tension, hallmarks of Newton’s groundbreaking photographic style. The models are adorned in clothing by Yves Saint Laurent, an icon whose career Newton played a pivotal role in shaping through bold, provocative imagery.
Newton frequently explored themes of duplicity and compositional dialogue, creating untold narratives that invite the viewer’s imagination to complete the story. This vintage silver gelatin print encapsulates Newton’s ability to merge high fashion with surrealism, making it an essential piece for collectors and enthusiasts of fine art photography.
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Original vintage print from Newton’s French Vogue editorial series
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Shot in Paris, featuring Yves Saint Laurent fashion
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A surreal representation of identity, duality, and Newton’s bold aesthetic
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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 a compelling piece of photographic history that challenges the boundaries of reality and art.
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.