Ellen von Unwerth Color Photography
German, b. 1954
Ellen von Unwerth is a director and photographer whose bold and erotic images of women have left an indelible mark on the visual landscape of the fashion world.
Born in Frankfurt, Germany, von Unwerth was a model in Paris for nearly a decade before turning to photography. Her 1989 images of Claudia Schiffer for a Guess jeans campaign, echoing the playfully feminine style of 1950s pinups, earned both Schiffer and von Unwerth wide attention. Over the years, her work has been featured regularly in magazines like Interview, Vanity Fair, Vogue, I-D and The Face, appearing on covers and in both editorial and commercial contexts. In 1991, she won first prize at the International Festival of Fashion Photography.
Von Unwerth’s 1995 photoshoot of Drew Barrymore for Playboy magazine is among her most popular work and, coupled with an array of album covers for such artists as Janet Jackson and Britney Spears, gave her standing as a celebrity photographer beyond the borders of the fashion world. Von Unwerth’s pictures have a distinctive look and feel, with saturated colors and dense compositions, while also, in certain cases, paying homage to great photographers of the 20th century.
The 2015 Tree of Love, Bavaria, in which a nude model reclines inside the heart-shaped hollow of an enormous decaying trunk, recalls Edward Weston’s sensuous use of the body’s geometry in his compositions. And the dramatically lit Tic Tac Toe from 2010, showing a scantily clad woman posing on a city street at night, evokes Helmut Newton’s atmospheric photograph of a model wearing Yves St. Laurent’s Le Smoking jacket, shot for French Vogue in 1975.
Von Unwerth has published several books of her photographs, including Revenge, in 2003, and Fräulein, in 2009. Those volumes have been joined by one showcasing the photos of her series “Heimat,” in which she playfully combines visual tropes of traditional Bavarian life with her signature eroticism and wit. She is represented by several dealers, including the Staley-Wise Gallery, in New York, and Galerie Trabant, in Kitzbühel, Austria.
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Artist: Ellen von Unwerth
Rollicking, Adriana Lima for New York Times Magazine
By Ellen von Unwerth
Located in Zurich, CH
Ellen VON UNWERTH (*1954, Germany)
Rollicking, Adriana Lima for New York Times Magazine, 1999
Unique Polaroid
Image 7.5 x 9.5 cm (3 x 3 3/4 in.)
Sheet 8.6 x 10.7 cm (3 3/8 x 4 1/4 in...
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1990s Contemporary Ellen von Unwerth Color Photography
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Polaroid
Ecological, Kate Moss, Paris
By Ellen von Unwerth
Located in Zurich, CH
Ellen VON UNWERTH (*1954, Germany)
Ecological, Kate Moss, Paris, 1995
Unique Polaroid
10.8 x 8.5 cm (4 1/4 x 3 3/8 in.)
Biography:
Born in Germany in 1954, Ellen von Unwerth is wide...
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1990s Contemporary Ellen von Unwerth Color Photography
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Bar flies, Kate Moss, Miami
By Ellen von Unwerth
Located in Zurich, CH
Ellen VON UNWERTH (*1954, Germany)
Bar flies, Kate Moss, Miami, 1993
Unique Polaroid
Image 7.5 x 9.5 cm (3 x 3 3/4 in.)
Sheet 8.6 x 10.7 cm (3 3/8 x 4 1/4 in.)
Frame 29 x 24.5 x 4 cm...
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1990s Contemporary Ellen von Unwerth Color Photography
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Bathing Beauties II
By Ellen von Unwerth
Located in Zurich, CH
Ellen VON UNWERTH (*1954, Germany)
Bathing Beauties II, 1992
Chromogenic print on Fujiflex paper, later print
50 x 60 cm (19 3/4 x 23 5/8 in.)
Edition o...
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1990s Contemporary Ellen von Unwerth Color Photography
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C Print
Strike the pose, Brandi Quinones, Kate Moss, Shalom Harlow
By Ellen von Unwerth
Located in Zurich, CH
Ellen VON UNWERTH (*1954, Germany)
Strike the pose, Brandi Quinones, Kate Moss, Shalom Harlow, Miami, 1993
Unique Polaroid
Image 7.5 x 9.5 cm (3 x 3 3/4 in.)
Sheet 8.6 x 10.7 cm (3 3...
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1990s Contemporary Ellen von Unwerth Color Photography
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Ellen’s angel II, Miami
By Ellen von Unwerth
Located in Zurich, CH
Ellen VON UNWERTH (*1954, Germany)
Ellen’s angel II, Miami, 1993
Unique Polaroid
Image 7.5 x 9.5 cm (3 x 3 3/4 in.)
Sheet 8.6 x 10.7 cm (3 3/8 x 4 1/4 in.)
Frame 29 x 24.5 x 4 cm (11...
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1990s Contemporary Ellen von Unwerth Color Photography
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Polaroid
Beach Blues, Kate Moss, 1995
By Ellen von Unwerth
Located in Zurich, CH
Ellen VON UNWERTH (*1954, Germany)
Beach Blues, Kate Moss, 1995
Unique Polaroid
10.8 x 8.5 cm (4 1/4 x 3 3/8 in.)
Biography:
Born in Germany in 1954, Ellen von Unwerth is widely reg...
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1990s Contemporary Ellen von Unwerth Color Photography
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Polaroid
Casting, Kate Moss
By Ellen von Unwerth
Located in Zurich, CH
Ellen VON UNWERTH (*1954, Germany)
Casting, Kate Moss, 1995
Unique Polaroid
10.8 x 8.5 cm (4 1/4 x 3 3/8 in.)
Biography:
Born in Germany in 1954, Ellen von Unwerth is widely regard...
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1990s Contemporary Ellen von Unwerth Color Photography
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Ellen’s Angel I, Miami
By Ellen von Unwerth
Located in Zurich, CH
Ellen VON UNWERTH (*1954, Germany)
Ellen’s angel I, Miami, 1993
Unique Polaroid
Label signed by the artist
Image 7.5 x 9.5 cm (3 x 3 3/4 in.)
Sheet 8.6 x 10.7 cm (3 3/8 x 4 1/4 in.)
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1990s Contemporary Ellen von Unwerth Color Photography
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Volume on, New York
By Ellen von Unwerth
Located in Zurich, CH
Ellen VON UNWERTH (*1954, Germany)
Volume on, New York, 2001
Unique Polaroid
10.8 x 8.5 cm (4 1/4 x 3 3/8 in.)
Signed
Biography:
Born in Germany in 1954, Ellen von Unwerth is widely...
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Early 2000s Contemporary Ellen von Unwerth Color Photography
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Polaroid
Hard to Tame, Dioni Tabbers, London, 2012
By Ellen von Unwerth
Located in Zurich, CH
Ellen VON UNWERTH (*1954, Germany)
Hard to Tame, Dioni Tabbers, London, 2012
Chromogenic print on Fujiflex paper, later print
120 x 180 cm (47 1/4 x 70 7/8 in.)
Edition of 3; (2/3)
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2010s Contemporary Ellen von Unwerth Color Photography
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C Print
Flight Delayed, Meghan Douglas, Vogue Italia, October
By Ellen von Unwerth
Located in Zurich, CH
Ellen VON UNWERTH (*1954, Germany)
Flight Delayed, Meghan Douglas, Vogue Italia, October , 1994
Unique Polaroid
10.8 x 8.5 cm (4 1/4 x 3 3/8 in.)
Biography:
Born in Germany in 1954,...
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1990s Contemporary Ellen von Unwerth Color Photography
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Polaroid
Claudia Schiffer - Hells Angels, Bike Polaroid, Fine Art Photography, 1989
By Ellen von Unwerth
Located in Vienna, AT
Claudia Schiffer on a motorbike, photographed by Ellen von Unwerth.
All prints are limited edition. Available in multiple sizes. High-end framing on request.
All prints are done an...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Ellen von Unwerth Color Photography
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Archival Pigment
Intermission, Linda Evangelista
Christy Turlington, Cannes
By Ellen von Unwerth
Located in New York, NY
Unsigned
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1990s Ellen von Unwerth Color Photography
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Color
Revival, from the Story of Olga - nude on pink sofa, fine art photography, 2011
By Ellen von Unwerth
Located in Vienna, AT
All prints are limited edition. Available in multiple sizes. High-end framing on request. All prints are done and signed by the artist. The collector receives an additional certificate of authenticity from the gallery. "Revival, From the Story of Olga" by Ellen von Unwerth is a dreamy color fine art print that presents a scene of opulent decadence and sensuality, drawing viewers into the captivating world of Olga. Olga reclines on a sumptuous pink chaise lounge...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Ellen von Unwerth Color Photography
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Bretzel, Bavaria, 2015
By Ellen von Unwerth
Located in New York, NY
Signed by the photographer
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Hands On Deck, Cannes, 2019
By Ellen von Unwerth
Located in New York, NY
Signed by the Photographer
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Eyes Wide Open, Paris, 2015
By Ellen von Unwerth
Located in New York, NY
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Diablo: Cara Delevigne, Los Angeles, 2015
By Ellen von Unwerth
Located in New York, NY
Signed by the photographer
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Queen, New York, 2018
By Ellen von Unwerth
Located in New York, NY
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Bird, Los Angeles, 2018
By Ellen von Unwerth
Located in New York, NY
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Trippy: Amilna Estevao and Alton Mason, New York, 2017
By Ellen von Unwerth
Located in New York, NY
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I Do It My Way, New York, 1995
By Ellen von Unwerth
Located in New York, NY
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Jardin du Luxembourg: Deon Bray and Karen Mulder, Paris, 1991
By Ellen von Unwerth
Located in New York, NY
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Afterparty: Dioni Tabbers and Hana Jirickova, Los Angeles, 2011
By Ellen von Unwerth
Located in New York, NY
Signed by the photographer
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Kate Moss and Karl Lagerfeld, Paris, 1996
By Ellen von Unwerth
Located in New York, NY
signed by the photographer
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David Bowie and Kate Moss, New York, 2003
By Ellen von Unwerth
Located in New York, NY
Signed by the photographer
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Second Skin: Anton Thiemke, Milan, 2022
By Ellen von Unwerth
Located in New York, NY
Signed by the photographer
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Fallen Party Angel, Paris, 2012
By Ellen von Unwerth
Located in New York, NY
Signed by the photographer
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Heidi, Kitzbuhel, 2003
By Ellen von Unwerth
Located in New York, NY
Signed by the photographer
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Bye Bye Paris: Olya Ivanisevic, Paris, 2006
By Ellen von Unwerth
Located in New York, NY
Signed by the photographer
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Emma de Caunes, French Playboy, 2009
By Ellen von Unwerth
Located in New York, NY
Signed by the photographer
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Joy, New York, 2012
By Ellen von Unwerth
Located in New York, NY
Signed by the photographer
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POP Princess, London, 2012
By Ellen von Unwerth
Located in New York, NY
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Intermission: Linda Evangelista and Christy Turlington, Cannes, 1990
By Ellen von Unwerth
Located in New York, NY
Signed by the Photographer
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Tête-à-Tête, Paris, 2008
By Ellen von Unwerth
Located in New York, NY
Signed by the photographer
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Tête-à-tête, VOGUE Gioiello
By Ellen von Unwerth
Located in New York, NY
Signed by the photographer
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Deep Down in Chinatown, New York
By Ellen von Unwerth
Located in New York, NY
Fuji Crystal Archival Print.
Signed by the photographer.
Additional sizes may be available upon request.
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Booh!, New York (Metrograph Cinema)
By Ellen von Unwerth
Located in New York, NY
Signed by the photographer
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2010s Ellen von Unwerth Color Photography
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C Print
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Bye Bye Paris, Paris
By Ellen von Unwerth
Located in New York, NY
Signed by the photographer
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Early 2000s Ellen von Unwerth Color Photography
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C Print
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Bubbly II, Paris
By Ellen von Unwerth
Located in New York, NY
Signed by the photographer
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1990s Ellen von Unwerth Color Photography
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C Print
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Choker, Prague
By Ellen von Unwerth
Located in New York, NY
Signed by the photographer
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1990s Ellen von Unwerth Color Photography
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C Print
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Marquise, Paris
By Ellen von Unwerth
Located in New York, NY
This print is signed by the photographer and is in an edition of 3. Please inquire for additional sizes.
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1990s Ellen von Unwerth Color Photography
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C Print
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Freshly Bloomed, Bavaria
By Ellen von Unwerth
Located in New York, NY
Signed by the photographer.
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2010s Ellen von Unwerth Color Photography
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C Print
Price Upon Request
Bathing Beauties II, Paris
By Ellen von Unwerth
Located in New York, NY
Signed by the photographer.
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1990s Ellen von Unwerth Color Photography
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C Print
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Little Beast 2, Story of Olga, Fine Art Photography
By Ellen von Unwerth
Located in Vienna, AT
Provocative picture of two disguised models in rose underwear and with bunny ears on a sofa. Ellen von Unwerth is one of the most famous and influential photographers in the world. H...
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21st Century and Contemporary Ellen von Unwerth Color Photography
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Archival Pigment
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von Unwerth, The Big Catch, Bavaria, Color Photography, Fine Art Print
By Ellen von Unwerth
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Big Catch, Bavaria, 2015
C-print on Fujiflex paper
70.8 x 47.2 in (180 x 120 cm)
Edition of 3
The photographer
Ellen von Unwerth worked as a top fashion model for 10 years, before taking up the camera and becoming one of the world’s most in-demand fashion photographers. Her editorial work has featured in countless magazines, including Vogue, Interview, Vanity Fair, and i-D, while her major advertising campaigns include Victoria’s Secret, Banana Republic...
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Other Medium, Digital Pigment
Kate Moss Shopping - Supermodel in front of a fridge, Fine Art Photography, 1995
By Ellen von Unwerth
Located in Vienna, AT
All prints are limited edition. Available in multiple sizes. High-end framing on request. All prints are done and signed by the artist. The collector receives an additional certifica...
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Early 2000s Contemporary Ellen von Unwerth Color Photography
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Pink Poodle
By Ellen von Unwerth
Located in New York, NY
All editions signed by the photographer.
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2010s Ellen von Unwerth Color Photography
Price Upon Request
Piepmatz
By Ellen von Unwerth
Located in New York, NY
All editions signed by the photographer.
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2010s Ellen von Unwerth Color Photography
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Sangria
By Ellen von Unwerth
Located in New York, NY
All editions signed by the photographer.
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2010s Ellen von Unwerth Color Photography
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Fallen Party Angel
By Ellen von Unwerth
Located in New York, NY
All editions signed by the photographer.
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2010s Ellen von Unwerth Color Photography
Price Upon Request
Meow, Jessica Chastain - Color Portait with Lace Mask, Fine Art Photography
By Ellen von Unwerth
Located in Vienna, AT
Portrait of the redhead actress and Oscar nominee wearing a lace hairband with cat ears in front of a turquoise/blue background. Ellen von Unwerth is one of t...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Ellen von Unwerth Color Photography
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Archival Pigment
Little Beast - Model Posing in Pink Latex Dress, High Heels, and Bunny Ears
By Ellen von Unwerth
Located in Vienna, AT
All prints are limited edition. Available in multiple sizes. High-end framing on request. All prints are done and signed by the artist. The collector receives an additional certifica...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Ellen von Unwerth Color Photography
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Archival Pigment
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