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Slim Aarons Art

American, 1916-2006

American photographer Slim Aarons captured the 20th century’s international jet set — U.S. socialites, European royalty, Hollywood stars — at play in sun-kissed locales like Monaco, Saint-Tropez and Palm Beach, as well as other luxurious settings around the globe.

Committed to eschewing makeup and artificial lighting, Aarons created images that are at once candid and polished, combining the relaxed posture of his subjects, who trusted him to document their lives, with the visual sharpness of a seasoned art director. Having gotten his start taking pictures for the U.S. military magazine Yank during World War II, he contributed over the course of his career to Life, Town and Country and Holiday magazines and published several books.

Aarons was born in Manhattan in 1916. He joined the army at 18, shooting military maneuvers at West Point before serving as a combat photographer, for which he was awarded a Purple Heart. After the war, he moved to California and began snapping socialites and movie stars.

In the 1950s, Aarons opened a bureau for Life magazine in Rome, where he took pictures capturing the postwar scene. He was always able to win the trust of his elite subjects, who saw him as close to a peer, rather than a paparazzo.

In a 2002 interview with The Independent, Aarons remarked, ''I knew everyone. They would invite me to one of their parties because they knew I wouldn't hurt them. I was one of them.'' This access allowed him to document the rich and famous with their guard down, reading newspapers and magazines, talking on the phone, relaxing by the pool, and chatting with friends. The 1957 photograph The Kings of Hollywood, for example, which won him wide acclaim, shows Clark Gable, Van Heflin, Gary Cooper and Jimmy Stewart laughing together as they celebrate New Year’s Eve.

Many of Aarons’s best-known images involve games and sports. In the 1972 Poolside Backgammon, two young women play the board game of the title against the backdrop of a majestic Acapulco estate. In 1958’s Cannes Watersports, a couple attempts to glide across the Golfe de la Napoule on Jet Skis, one expertly and one hanging on for dear life. And in Penthouse Pool, shot in Athens in 1961, a young woman wearing a yellow bathing cap smiles coyly at the camera, surrounded by friends and brightly colored seat cushions, with the Acropolis faintly visible in the background.

Among Aarons’s books are 1974’s A Wonderful Time: An Intimate Portrait of the Good Life, and its 2003 sequel, Once Upon a Time. His final book, A Place in the Sun, was published in 2005, one year before his death.

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Artist: Slim Aarons
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NEW Slim Aarons Hobe Sound Bubble Houses Mid-century Modern Photography
By Slim Aarons
Located in New York, NY
Two women sitting outside the 'Bubble House' belonging to Joseph Reed on Southeast Venus Street, Hobe Sound, Martin County, Florida, circa 1955. The two Eliot Noyes designed houses w...
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1950s Modern Slim Aarons Art

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NEW Slim Aarons Hobe Sound Bubble Houses Mid-century Modern Photography
NEW Slim Aarons Hobe Sound Bubble Houses Mid-century Modern Photography

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NEW Slim Aarons Hobe Sound Bubble Houses Mid-century Modern Photography, 1955

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NEW Slim Aarons Palm Beach Via Mizner Shop Owners Mid-century Modern
By Slim Aarons
Located in New York, NY
Via Mizner store owners Diana 'Dysie' Davie (second from left, wearing a yellow turtleneck sweater) and Charles Amory (far left, wearing yellow pants) posed with their fellow store o...
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NEW Slim Aarons Palm Beach Via Mizner Shop Owners Mid-century Modern
NEW Slim Aarons Palm Beach Via Mizner Shop Owners Mid-century Modern

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NEW Slim Aarons Palm Beach Via Mizner Shop Owners Mid-century Modern, 1972

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NEW Slim Aarons Flo Smith And Friends Mid-century Modern Photography
By Slim Aarons
Located in New York, NY
American fashion editor Florence 'Flo' Pritchett Smith (left) and Dolly O'Brien (centre) with a friend in Palm Beach, Florida, circa 1955. Slim Aarons Flo Smith And Friends 1955 Fi...
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NEW Slim Aarons Flo Smith And Friends Mid-century Modern Photography
NEW Slim Aarons Flo Smith And Friends Mid-century Modern Photography

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NEW Slim Aarons Flo Smith And Friends Mid-century Modern Photography, 1955

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NEW Slim Aarons Pulitzer Fashions Mid-century Modern Photography
By Slim Aarons
Located in New York, NY
A young girl stands with three women wearing designs by Lilly Pulitzer as they take a break from shooting during a fashion shoot for Pulitzer at 400 South Ocean Blvd., Palm Beach, Fl...
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NEW Slim Aarons Pulitzer Fashions Mid-century Modern Photography
NEW Slim Aarons Pulitzer Fashions Mid-century Modern Photography

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NEW Slim Aarons Pulitzer Fashions Mid-century Modern Photography, 1964

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NEW Slim Aarons Lilly Pulitzer Palm Beach Shop Mid-century Modern
By Slim Aarons
Located in New York, NY
Shoppers at the front entrance of the Lilly Pulitzer boutique on Via Mizner, Palm Beach, Florida, 1968. Slim Aarons Lilly Pulitzer And Florence 'Flo' Pritchett Smith 1968 C-Print E...
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NEW Slim Aarons Lilly Pulitzer Palm Beach Shop Mid-century Modern
NEW Slim Aarons Lilly Pulitzer Palm Beach Shop Mid-century Modern

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NEW Slim Aarons Lilly Pulitzer Palm Beach Shop Mid-century Modern, 1968

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NEW Slim Aarons Palm Beach Fox Hunt Mid-century Modern Photography
By Slim Aarons
Located in New York, NY
Hunt followers on horseback among a pack of dogs during a fox hunt, Palm Beach, Florida, circa 1955. Slim Aarons Palm Beach Fox Hunt 1955 Fiber Print Estate signature stamped and h...
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NEW Slim Aarons Palm Beach Fox Hunt Mid-century Modern Photography
NEW Slim Aarons Palm Beach Fox Hunt Mid-century Modern Photography

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NEW Slim Aarons Palm Beach Fox Hunt Mid-century Modern Photography, 1955

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NEW Slim Aarons Lilly Pulitzer Fashions Mid-century Modern Photography
By Slim Aarons
Located in New York, NY
Three women wearing designs by Lilly Pulitzer take a break from shooting during a fashion shoot for Pulitzer at 400 South Ocean Blvd., Palm Beach, Florida, 1964. Slim Aarons Lilly ...
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NEW Slim Aarons Lilly Pulitzer Fashions Mid-century Modern Photography
NEW Slim Aarons Lilly Pulitzer Fashions Mid-century Modern Photography

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NEW Slim Aarons Lilly Pulitzer Fashions Mid-century Modern Photography, 1964

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Poolside Pairs, Palm Springs, Estate Edition Photograph
By Slim Aarons
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 1970s photograph, captured by society photographer Slim Aarons, features former fashion model Helen Dzo Dzo Kaptur (in white lace) and Nelda Linsk (in yellow), wife of art deale...
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Poolside Pairs, Palm Springs, Estate Edition Photograph
Poolside Pairs, Palm Springs, Estate Edition Photograph

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Poolside Pairs, Palm Springs, Estate Edition Photograph, 1970 - Printed Later

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NEW Slim Aarons Golf Spectators Mid-century Modern Photography
By Slim Aarons
Located in New York, NY
A man wearing a bathrobe stands among the spectators at the Seminole Golf Club, Florida, circa 1955. Slim Aarons Golf Spectators 1955 Fiber Print Estate signature stamped and hand ...
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NEW Slim Aarons Golf Spectators Mid-century Modern Photography
NEW Slim Aarons Golf Spectators Mid-century Modern Photography

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NEW Slim Aarons Golf Spectators Mid-century Modern Photography, 1955

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NEW Slim Aarons Palm Beach Easter Egg Hunt Mid-century Modern Photography
By Slim Aarons
Located in New York, NY
Children pose with baskets of toy eggs during the annual Easter egg hunt at the Flagler Museum, Palm Beach, Florida, circa 1960. Slim Aarons Easter Egg Hunt 1960 Fiber Print Estate ...
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NEW Slim Aarons Palm Beach Easter Egg Hunt Mid-century Modern Photography
NEW Slim Aarons Palm Beach Easter Egg Hunt Mid-century Modern Photography

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NEW Slim Aarons Palm Beach Easter Egg Hunt Mid-century Modern Photography, 1961

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NEW Slim Aarons Pulitzer Pool Party Mid-century Modern Photography
By Slim Aarons
Located in New York, NY
Guests relax by the swimming pool at Lilly Pulitzer's pool party, Palm Beach, Florida, April 1961. Lilly Pulitzer is seen at centre (wearing headscarf) on the lap of her husband, Pet...
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NEW Slim Aarons Pulitzer Pool Party Mid-century Modern Photography
NEW Slim Aarons Pulitzer Pool Party Mid-century Modern Photography

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NEW Slim Aarons Pulitzer Pool Party Mid-century Modern Photography, 1961

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NEW Slim Aarons Palm Beach Fox Hunt Mid-century Modern Photography
By Slim Aarons
Located in New York, NY
Hunt followers on horseback among a pack of dogs during a fox hunt, Palm Beach, Florida, circa 1955. Slim Aarons Palm Beach Fox Hunt 1955 Fiber Print Estate signature stamped and h...
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1950s Modern Slim Aarons Art

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NEW Slim Aarons Palm Beach Fox Hunt Mid-century Modern Photography
NEW Slim Aarons Palm Beach Fox Hunt Mid-century Modern Photography

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NEW Slim Aarons Palm Beach Fox Hunt Mid-century Modern Photography, 1955

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NEW Slim Aarons Flo Smith And Friends Mid-century Modern Photography
By Slim Aarons
Located in New York, NY
American fashion editor Florence 'Flo' Pritchett Smith (left) and Dolly O'Brien (centre) with a friend in Palm Beach, Florida, circa 1955. Slim Aarons Flo Smith And Friends 1955 Fi...
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NEW Slim Aarons Flo Smith And Friends Mid-century Modern Photography
NEW Slim Aarons Flo Smith And Friends Mid-century Modern Photography

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NEW Slim Aarons Flo Smith And Friends Mid-century Modern Photography, 1955

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NEW Slim Aarons Palm Beach Easter Parade Mid-century Modern Photography
By Slim Aarons
Located in New York, NY
A crowd is gathered outside the Bonwit Teller department store on Worth Avenue while a band plays opposite during the Palm Beach Easter Parade, Florida, 1955. Slim Aarons Palm Beac...
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NEW Slim Aarons Palm Beach Easter Parade Mid-century Modern Photography
NEW Slim Aarons Palm Beach Easter Parade Mid-century Modern Photography

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NEW Slim Aarons Palm Beach Easter Parade Mid-century Modern Photography, 1955

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NEW Slim Aarons Palm Beach Pool Party Mid-century Modern Photography
By Slim Aarons
Located in New York, NY
Guests lounge by the pool at a party in Palm Beach, Florida, 1951. Slim Aarons Palm Beach Pool Party 1951 C-Print Estate signature stamped and hand numbered edition of 150 with cer...
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NEW Slim Aarons Palm Beach Pool Party Mid-century Modern Photography
NEW Slim Aarons Palm Beach Pool Party Mid-century Modern Photography

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NEW Slim Aarons Palm Beach Pool Party Mid-century Modern Photography, 1951

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NEW Slim Aarons Everglades Club Boogie Dancer Mid-century Modern
By Slim Aarons
Located in New York, NY
American actress Lanita Kent takes to the dance floor at a party hosted by Jim Kimberly at the Everglades Club in Palm Beach, Florida, April 1968. Slim Aarons Boogie Dancer 1968 C-...
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NEW Slim Aarons Everglades Club Boogie Dancer Mid-century Modern
NEW Slim Aarons Everglades Club Boogie Dancer Mid-century Modern

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NEW Slim Aarons Everglades Club Boogie Dancer Mid-century Modern, 1968

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NEW Slim Aarons Lilly Pulitzer And Her Designs Mid-century Modern Photography
By Slim Aarons
Located in New York, NY
Women of Palm Beach wearing designs by Lilly Pulitzer for a fashion shoot at 400 South Ocean Blvd., Palm Beach, Florida, 1964. Pulitzer is seen back row, third from left, Wendy Vande...
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1960s Modern Slim Aarons Art

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NEW Slim Aarons Lilly Pulitzer And Her Designs Mid-century Modern Photography
NEW Slim Aarons Lilly Pulitzer And Her Designs Mid-century Modern Photography

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NEW Slim Aarons Lilly Pulitzer And Her Designs Mid-century Modern Photography, 1964

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NEW Slim Aarons Hobe Sound Bubble Houses Mid-century Modern Photography
By Slim Aarons
Located in New York, NY
Two women sitting outside the 'Bubble House' belonging to Joseph Reed on Southeast Venus Street, Hobe Sound, Martin County, Florida, circa 1955. The two Eliot Noyes designed houses w...
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1950s Modern Slim Aarons Art

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NEW Slim Aarons Hobe Sound Bubble Houses Mid-century Modern Photography
NEW Slim Aarons Hobe Sound Bubble Houses Mid-century Modern Photography

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NEW Slim Aarons Hobe Sound Bubble Houses Mid-century Modern Photography, 1955

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NEW Slim Aarons Palm Beach Arts Festival Mid-century Modern Photography
By Slim Aarons
Located in New York, NY
Guests at the Palm Beach Arts Festival in the grounds of Bethesda-by-the-Sea church, Palm Beach, Florida, 1964. Slim Aarons Palm Beach Arts Festival 1964 C-Print Estate signature s...
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NEW Slim Aarons Palm Beach Arts Festival Mid-century Modern Photography
NEW Slim Aarons Palm Beach Arts Festival Mid-century Modern Photography

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NEW Slim Aarons Palm Beach Arts Festival Mid-century Modern Photography, 1964

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NEW Slim Aarons Everglades Club Dancers Mid-century Modern Photography
By Slim Aarons
Located in New York, NY
American financier and art collector J. Patrick Lannan and Marcia Pressman enjoy a dance together at a party hosted by Jim Kimberly at the Everglades Club in Palm Beach, Florida, Apr...
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1960s Modern Slim Aarons Art

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NEW Slim Aarons Everglades Club Dancers Mid-century Modern Photography
NEW Slim Aarons Everglades Club Dancers Mid-century Modern Photography

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NEW Slim Aarons Everglades Club Dancers Mid-century Modern Photography, 1968

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NEW Slim Aarons Polo Player Close Up Mid-century Modern
By Slim Aarons
Located in New York, NY
A close-up portrait shot of a polo player in Palm Beach, Florida, 1977. Slim Aarons Polo Player Close Up 1970 C-Print Estate signature stamped and hand numbered edition of 150 with ...
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NEW Slim Aarons Polo Player Close Up Mid-century Modern
NEW Slim Aarons Polo Player Close Up Mid-century Modern

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NEW Slim Aarons Polo Player Close Up Mid-century Modern, 1970

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NEW Slim Aarons Lilly Pulitzer Palm Beach Shop Mid-century Modern
By Slim Aarons
Located in New York, NY
Shoppers at the front entrance of the Lilly Pulitzer boutique on Via Mizner, Palm Beach, Florida, 1968. Slim Aarons Lilly Pulitzer And Florence 'Flo' Pritchett Smith 1968 C-Print E...
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1960s Modern Slim Aarons Art

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NEW Slim Aarons Lilly Pulitzer Palm Beach Shop Mid-century Modern
NEW Slim Aarons Lilly Pulitzer Palm Beach Shop Mid-century Modern

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NEW Slim Aarons Lilly Pulitzer Palm Beach Shop Mid-century Modern, 1968

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NEW Slim Aarons Lilly Pulitzer And Florence Flo Pritchet Mid-century Modern
By Slim Aarons
Located in New York, NY
American fashion editor Florence 'Flo' Pritchett Smith (left) and American fashion designer Lilly Pulitzer at a poolside luncheon, Palm Beach, Florida, 1961. Slim Aarons Lilly Puli...
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1960s Modern Slim Aarons Art

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NEW Slim Aarons Lilly Pulitzer And Florence Flo Pritchet Mid-century Modern
NEW Slim Aarons Lilly Pulitzer And Florence Flo Pritchet Mid-century Modern

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NEW Slim Aarons Lilly Pulitzer And Florence Flo Pritchet Mid-century Modern, 1961

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NEW Slim Aarons Pool Golf Mid-century Modern Photography
By Slim Aarons
Located in New York, NY
A man holds a golf club poolside while American actor Lee Kinsolving chats with his partner, Lillian Kinsolving (née Crawford), in the pool at the home of Albin and Margo Lykes Holde...
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1960s Modern Slim Aarons Art

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NEW Slim Aarons Pool Golf Mid-century Modern Photography
NEW Slim Aarons Pool Golf Mid-century Modern Photography

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NEW Slim Aarons Pool Golf Mid-century Modern Photography, 1970

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NEW Slim Aarons Via Mizner Palm Beach Mid-century Modern Photography
By Slim Aarons
Located in New York, NY
A woman wearing a yellow Lilly Pulitzer shift dress (left) talks to a friend while out shopping on Via Mizner, Palm Beach, Florida, 1964. Slim Aarons Via Mizner Palm Beach 1964 C-Pr...
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1960s Modern Slim Aarons Art

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NEW Slim Aarons Via Mizner Palm Beach Mid-century Modern Photography
NEW Slim Aarons Via Mizner Palm Beach Mid-century Modern Photography

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NEW Slim Aarons Via Mizner Palm Beach Mid-century Modern Photography, 1964

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NEW Slim Aarons Palm Beach Shoppers Mid-century Modern Photography
By Slim Aarons
Located in New York, NY
Shoppers outside the Lilly Pulitzer boutique on Via Mizner, Palm Beach, Florida, 1968 Slim Aarons Palm Beach Shoppers 1968 C-Print Estate signature stamped and hand numbered edition...
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1960s Modern Slim Aarons Art

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NEW Slim Aarons Palm Beach Shoppers Mid-century Modern Photography
NEW Slim Aarons Palm Beach Shoppers Mid-century Modern Photography

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NEW Slim Aarons Palm Beach Shoppers Mid-century Modern Photography, 1968

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NEW Slim Aarons Palm Beach Via Mizner Shop Owners Mid-century Modern
By Slim Aarons
Located in New York, NY
Via Mizner store owners Diana 'Dysie' Davie (second from left, wearing a yellow turtleneck sweater) and Charles Amory (far left, wearing yellow pants) posed with their fellow store o...
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1960s Modern Slim Aarons Art

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NEW Slim Aarons Palm Beach Via Mizner Shop Owners Mid-century Modern
NEW Slim Aarons Palm Beach Via Mizner Shop Owners Mid-century Modern

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NEW Slim Aarons Palm Beach Via Mizner Shop Owners Mid-century Modern, 1972

$5,400
NEW Slim Aarons Lilly Pulitzer Fashions Mid-century Modern Photography
By Slim Aarons
Located in New York, NY
Three women wearing designs by Lilly Pulitzer take a break from shooting during a fashion shoot for Pulitzer at 400 South Ocean Blvd., Palm Beach, Florida, 1964. Slim Aarons Lilly ...
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1960s Modern Slim Aarons Art

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NEW Slim Aarons Lilly Pulitzer Fashions Mid-century Modern Photography
NEW Slim Aarons Lilly Pulitzer Fashions Mid-century Modern Photography

Slim Aarons
NEW Slim Aarons Lilly Pulitzer Fashions Mid-century Modern Photography, 1964

$4,200
NEW Slim Aarons Pulitzer Fashions Mid-century Modern Photography
By Slim Aarons
Located in New York, NY
A young girl stands with three women wearing designs by Lilly Pulitzer as they take a break from shooting during a fashion shoot for Pulitzer at 400 South Ocean Blvd., Palm Beach, Fl...
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1960s Modern Slim Aarons Art

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NEW Slim Aarons Pulitzer Fashions Mid-century Modern Photography
NEW Slim Aarons Pulitzer Fashions Mid-century Modern Photography

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NEW Slim Aarons Pulitzer Fashions Mid-century Modern Photography, 1964

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NEW Slim Aarons Palm Beach Polo Match Mid-century Modern Photography
By Slim Aarons
Located in New York, NY
A player raises his mallet ready to strike the ball during a polo match at the Palm Beach Polo Club, Florida, 1982. Slim Aarons Palm Beach Polo Match 1964 C-Print Estate signature ...
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NEW Slim Aarons Palm Beach Polo Match Mid-century Modern Photography
NEW Slim Aarons Palm Beach Polo Match Mid-century Modern Photography

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NEW Slim Aarons Palm Beach Polo Match Mid-century Modern Photography, 1982

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Catch Up By The Pool Slim Aarons Estate Stamped Print
By Slim Aarons
Located in London, GB
Catch Up By The Pool 1970 by Slim Aarons Slim Aarons Limited Estate Edition Former fashion model Helen Dzo Dzo Kaptur (in white lace), Nelda Linsk (in yellow), wife of art dealer ...
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1970s Modern Slim Aarons Art

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Catch Up By The Pool Slim Aarons Estate Stamped Print

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Catch Up By The Pool Slim Aarons Estate Stamped Print, 1970 (printed later)

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NEW Slim Aarons Palm Beach Polo Mid-century Modern Photography
By Slim Aarons
Located in New York, NY
Spectators standing next to polo mallets and riding helmets during a polo match in Palm Beach, Florida, 1968. Slim Aarons Palm Beach Polo 1964 C-Print Estate signature stamped and ...
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NEW Slim Aarons Palm Beach Polo Mid-century Modern Photography
NEW Slim Aarons Palm Beach Polo Mid-century Modern Photography

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NEW Slim Aarons Palm Beach Polo Mid-century Modern Photography, 1968

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Poolside Pairs 1970 Slim Aarons Premium Collection Estate Stamped Edition
By Slim Aarons
Located in London, GB
'Poolside Pairs' 1970 Slim Aarons Limited Estate Edition Print Former fashion model Helen Dzo Dzo Kaptur (in white lace) and Nelda Linsk (in yellow), wife of art dealer Joseph Lins...
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1970s Modern Slim Aarons Art

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Poolside Pairs 1970 Slim Aarons Premium Collection Estate Stamped Edition
Poolside Pairs 1970 Slim Aarons Premium Collection Estate Stamped Edition

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Poolside Pairs 1970 Slim Aarons Premium Collection Estate Stamped Edition, 1970 (Printed Later)

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Catch Up By The Pool Slim Aarons Estate Stamped Print
By Slim Aarons
Located in London, GB
Catch Up By The Pool 1970 by Slim Aarons Slim Aarons Limited Estate Edition Former fashion model Helen Dzo Dzo Kaptur (in white lace), Nelda Linsk (in yellow), wife of art dealer ...
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1970s Modern Slim Aarons Art

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Catch Up By The Pool Slim Aarons Estate Stamped Print

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Catch Up By The Pool Slim Aarons Estate Stamped Print, 1970 (printed later)

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Helen Dzo Dzo Kaptur Slim Aarons Estate Stamped Print
By Slim Aarons
Located in London, GB
Helen Dzo Dzo Kaptur 1970 by Slim Aarons Slim Aarons Limited Estate Edition Former fashion model Helen Dzo Dzo Kaptur and other guests at the Kaufmann Des...
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1970s Modern Slim Aarons Art

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Helen Dzo Dzo Kaptur Slim Aarons Estate Stamped Print

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Helen Dzo Dzo Kaptur Slim Aarons Estate Stamped Print, 1970 (printed later)

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At The Linsk House Slim Aarons Estate Stamped Print
By Slim Aarons
Located in London, GB
At The Linsk House 1970 by Slim Aarons Slim Aarons Limited Estate Edition Guests by the pool at Nelda Linsk’s desert house in Palm Springs, January 1970. The house was designed by...
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1970s Modern Slim Aarons Art

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At The Linsk House Slim Aarons Estate Stamped Print

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At The Linsk House Slim Aarons Estate Stamped Print, 1970 (printed later)

$3,000
Poolside Party Slim Aarons Estate Stamped Print
By Slim Aarons
Located in London, GB
Poolside Party 1970 by Slim Aarons Slim Aarons Limited Estate Edition Guests by the pool at Nelda Linsk’s desert house in Palm Springs, January 1970. The house was designed by Rich...
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1970s Modern Slim Aarons Art

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Poolside Party Slim Aarons Estate Stamped Print

Slim Aarons
Poolside Party Slim Aarons Estate Stamped Print, 1970 (printed later)

$3,600
Poolside Fashions Slim Aarons Estate Stamped Print
By Slim Aarons
Located in London, GB
Poolside Fashions 1970 by Slim Aarons Slim Aarons Limited Estate Edition Guests by the pool at Nelda Linsk’s desert house in Palm Springs, California, January 1970. The house was ...
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1970s Modern Slim Aarons Art

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Poolside Fashions Slim Aarons Estate Stamped Print

Slim Aarons
Poolside Fashions Slim Aarons Estate Stamped Print, 1970 (printed later)

$3,600
Poolside Fashions Slim Aarons Estate Stamped Print
By Slim Aarons
Located in London, GB
Poolside Fashions 1970 by Slim Aarons Slim Aarons Limited Estate Edition Guests by the pool at Nelda Linsk’s desert house in Palm Springs, California, January 1970. The house was ...
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1970s Modern Slim Aarons Art

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Poolside Fashions Slim Aarons Estate Stamped Print

Slim Aarons
Poolside Fashions Slim Aarons Estate Stamped Print, 1970 (printed later)

$3,600
Slim Aarons Susanna Boylston Bolton
By Slim Aarons
Located in New York, NY
Susanna Boylston Bolton 1965 (printed later) C print Estate stamped and numbered edition 1 of 150 with Certificate of authenticity Caption: Susanna ‘Sukey’ Boylston Bolton, Newport...
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1950s Modern Slim Aarons Art

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Slim Aarons Susanna Boylston Bolton
Slim Aarons Susanna Boylston Bolton

Slim Aarons
Slim Aarons Susanna Boylston Bolton , 1965

$3,900
Slim Aarons Newport, Rhode Island
By Slim Aarons
Located in New York, NY
An aerial view of Newport, Rhode Island, USA, 1965. Slim Aarons Newport, Rhode Island 1965 (printed later) C print Estate stamped and numbered edition 1 of 150 with Certificate of ...
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1960s Modern Slim Aarons Art

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Slim Aarons Newport, Rhode Island
Slim Aarons Newport, Rhode Island

Slim Aarons
Slim Aarons Newport, Rhode Island , 1965

$4,200
Slim Aarons Poolside Waiting 1970 Official Limited Estate Edition
By Slim Aarons
Located in London, GB
'Poolside Waiting' A waiter by the pool at Nelda Linsk's desert house in Palm Springs, January 1970. The house was designed by Richard Neutra for Edgar J. Kaufmann. 40 x 30" inche...
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1970s Modern Slim Aarons Art

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Slim Aarons Poolside Waiting 1970 Official Limited Estate Edition
Slim Aarons Poolside Waiting 1970 Official Limited Estate Edition

Slim Aarons
Slim Aarons Poolside Waiting 1970 Official Limited Estate Edition, 1970 (Printed Later)

$4,200
Poolside Interruptions Slim Aarons Estate Stamped Print
By Slim Aarons
Located in London, GB
Poolside Interruptions 1970 by Slim Aarons Slim Aarons Limited Estate Edition Lita Baron talking with a guest at a poolside party at Nelda Linsk’s desert house in Palm Springs, Ca...
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1970s Modern Slim Aarons Art

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Poolside Interruptions Slim Aarons Estate Stamped Print

Slim Aarons
Poolside Interruptions Slim Aarons Estate Stamped Print, 1970 (printed later)

$3,000
Slim Aarons Marbella Club Bather Mid-Century Modern Photography
By Slim Aarons
Located in New York, NY
"Marbella Club Bather," a 1976 Slim Aarons photograph, captures mid-century modern Mediterranean luxury. Limited C-print (1/150), estate-stamped, authenticated. Slim Aarons Marbella...
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1970s Modern Slim Aarons Art

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Lambda

Slim Aarons Marbella Club Bather Mid-Century Modern Photography
Slim Aarons Marbella Club Bather Mid-Century Modern Photography

Slim Aarons
Slim Aarons Marbella Club Bather Mid-Century Modern Photography, 1976

$4,200
Desert House Party, Estate Edition. From the Poolside Series, Palm Springs
By Slim Aarons
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Discover this stunning photograph from Slim Aarons sought-after Palm Springs 'Poolside' series. 'Desert House Party' encapsulates the essence of vintage 1970s glamour, captured with vibrant color palette of bold yellow, crisp white, and vibrant turquoise, synonymous with the classic Palm Beach aesthetic. This coveted photograph, taken in 1970, presents an intimate glimpse into a poolside party at a desert house, a Palm Springs masterpiece by famed architect Richard Neutra for Edgar J. Kaufmann. This is not just a photograph, but an entry into the world of luxury, architecture, and the golden era of Palm Springs. Highlighted in the image are industrial designer Raymond Loewy, known for his unparalleled design philosophy, central and standing, and Nelda Linsk, elegantly dressed in a radiant yellow, an iconic cultural patron and the wife of prominent art dealer Joseph Linsk. Also captured in the frame is Helen Dzo Dzo, the former fashion model, gracefully adorned in white lace, adding a touch of timeless elegance to the vibrant gathering. The photograph artistically integrates the natural beauty of the Palm Springs landscape, with soft purple mountains in the backdrop complementing the striking turquoise of the pool. This distinct mix of natural and architectural elements encapsulates Aarons' unique photographic style, drawing an enchanting line between the natural and the manmade. More than just a moment in time, this piece is a celebration of the glitz and glamour of the 1970s, and the unique beauty of midcentury Palm Springs. It is a perfect addition for art collectors, vintage lovers, and fans of Slim Aarons' glamorous world. Estate description: A poolside party at a desert house, designed by Richard Neutra for Edgar J. Kaufmann, in Palm Springs, January 1970. Featured in the group are: industrial designer Raymond Loewy (1893 - 1986, centre, standing), Nelda Linsk (in yellow), wife of art dealer Joseph Linsk, and Helen Dzo Dzo (second from right). Slim Aarons Desert House Party (sister image to Poolside Gossip and Poolside Glamour) Chromogenic Lambda print Printed Later Slim Aarons Estate Edition Complimentary dealer shipping to your framer, worldwide. Stamped and hand numbered by the Slim Aarons Estate. Certificate of Authenticity included. Collector will get the next number in the edition 72 x 48 inches $4900 60 x 40 inches $3950 40 x 30 inches $3350 30 x 20 inches $3000 Complimentary dealer shipping to your framer, worldwide. Over the course of a career lasting half a century, Slim Aarons (1916-2006) portrayed high society, aristocracy, authors, artists, business icons, the celebrated and their milieu. In doing so, he captured a golden age of wealth, privilege, beauty and leisure that occurred alongside—but quite separate from—the cultural and political backdrop of the second half of the Twentieth Century. Photograph is unframed Slide show includes a close-up of the Slim Aarons estate's stamp. Collector will get the next number in the edition * We are pleased to offer the entire archive of the Slim Aarons Estate, offering the official Slim Aarons Estate Edition (only offered in this edition of 150). * Undercurrent Projects, New York, is proud to represent Aarons' full collection of negatives and transparencies. Housed at Getty Images Hulton Archive in London, The Slim Aarons Estate has released the limited Estate edition as a Lambda print, which is a modern c-type prints. They have chosen Lambda prints for their sharpness, clarity, colour saturation and quality, compared to archival inkjet prints. Lambda printing gives true continuous tone. Internal: This Slim Aarons image of vintage Palm Springs poolside glamour fits the following curatorial categories: 70s style, Vintage Desert...
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1970s Realist Slim Aarons Art

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Lambda

Desert House Party, Estate Edition. From the Poolside Series, Palm Springs
Desert House Party, Estate Edition. From the Poolside Series, Palm Springs

Slim Aarons
Desert House Party, Estate Edition. From the Poolside Series, Palm Springs, 1970, printed later

$6,100
Slim Aarons Nancy Talbert at Newport Casino
By Slim Aarons
Located in New York, NY
Newport Tennis Week 1953 (printed later) C print Estate stamped and numbered edition 1 of 150 with Certificate of authenticity Caption: A view from the umbrella boxes towards the t...
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1950s Modern Slim Aarons Art

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C Print

Slim Aarons Nancy Talbert at Newport Casino
Slim Aarons Nancy Talbert at Newport Casino

Slim Aarons
Slim Aarons Nancy Talbert at Newport Casino , 1953

$3,900
Slim Aarons Tennis At Newport Casino
By Slim Aarons
Located in New York, NY
Susanna Boylston Bolton 1965 (printed later) C print Estate stamped and numbered edition 1 of 150 with Certificate of authenticity Caption: A view from the umbrella boxes towards t...
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1950s Modern Slim Aarons Art

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C Print

Slim Aarons Tennis At Newport Casino
Slim Aarons Tennis At Newport Casino

Slim Aarons
Slim Aarons Tennis At Newport Casino , 1953

$5,400
Slim Aarons Newport Tennis Week
By Slim Aarons
Located in New York, NY
Newport Tennis Week 1953 (printed later) C print Estate stamped and numbered edition 1 of 150 with Certificate of authenticity Caption: A view from the umbrella boxes towards the t...
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1950s Modern Slim Aarons Art

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C Print

Slim Aarons Newport Tennis Week
Slim Aarons Newport Tennis Week

Slim Aarons
Slim Aarons Newport Tennis Week , 1953

$3,900
Slim Aarons Howard Cushing in Newport
By Slim Aarons
Located in New York, NY
Howard Cushing 1974 (printed later) C print Estate stamped and numbered edition 1 of 150 with Certificate of authenticity Caption: Howard Cushing on a motorcycle outside the Cushin...
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1970s Modern Slim Aarons Art

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C Print

Slim Aarons Howard Cushing in Newport
Slim Aarons Howard Cushing in Newport

Slim Aarons
Slim Aarons Howard Cushing in Newport , 1974

$3,900
Slim Aarons Holiday in Boston
By Slim Aarons
Located in New York, NY
Henry B. Cabot Jr. (in black) with his host Barclay (Buzzy) H Warburton III (in striped shirt) aboard the brigantine 'Black Pearl', circa 1959. They are sailing off North Shore, Bost...
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1950s Modern Slim Aarons Art

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C Print

Slim Aarons Holiday in Boston
Slim Aarons Holiday in Boston

Slim Aarons
Slim Aarons Holiday in Boston , 1959

$4,200
Slim Aarons Yachting In Newport
By Slim Aarons
Located in New York, NY
Newport Party 1965 (printed later) C print Estate stamped and numbered edition 1 of 150 with Certificate of authenticity Caption: Mrs. Michael McDonough (née Pandy Strawbridge) dan...
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1950s Modern Slim Aarons Art

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C Print

Slim Aarons Yachting In Newport
Slim Aarons Yachting In Newport

Slim Aarons
Slim Aarons Yachting In Newport , 1965

$3,600
Slim Aarons Newport Party
By Slim Aarons
Located in New York, NY
Newport Party 1965 (printed later) C print Estate stamped and numbered edition 1 of 150 with Certificate of authenticity Caption: American socialite and art collector Minnie Cushin...
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1950s Modern Slim Aarons Art

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C Print

Slim Aarons Newport Party
Slim Aarons Newport Party

Slim Aarons
Slim Aarons Newport Party , 1965

$3,900
Slim Aarons Yachting in Newport
By Slim Aarons
Located in New York, NY
Yachting in Newport 1965 (printed later) C print Estate stamped and numbered edition 1 of 150 with Certificate of authenticity Caption: Drena Van Alen aboard Walter Gubelmann's yac...
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1950s Modern Slim Aarons Art

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C Print

Slim Aarons Yachting in Newport
Slim Aarons Yachting in Newport

Slim Aarons
Slim Aarons Yachting in Newport , 1965

$3,900
Slim Aarons Newport Party
By Slim Aarons
Located in New York, NY
Newport Party 1965 (printed later) C print Estate stamped and numbered edition 1 of 150 with Certificate of authenticity Caption: Mrs. Michael McDonough (née Pandy Strawbridge) dan...
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1950s Modern Slim Aarons Art

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C Print

Slim Aarons Newport Party
Slim Aarons Newport Party

Slim Aarons
Slim Aarons Newport Party , 1965

$3,900
Slim Aarons Yachting in Newport
By Slim Aarons
Located in New York, NY
Yachting in Newport 1965 (printed later) C print Estate stamped and numbered edition 1 of 150 with Certificate of authenticity Caption: J. Gordon Douglas, Jr. (left) and American s...
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1950s Modern Slim Aarons Art

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C Print

Slim Aarons Yachting in Newport
Slim Aarons Yachting in Newport

Slim Aarons
Slim Aarons Yachting in Newport , 1965

$3,900
Slim Aarons Harvey Firestone, Jr.
By Slim Aarons
Located in New York, NY
Harvey Firestone, Jr. 1950's (printed later) C print Estate stamped and numbered edition 1 of 150 with Certificate of authenticity Caption: Married couple Harvey Firestone, Jr. and...
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1950s Modern Slim Aarons Art

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Silver Gelatin

Slim Aarons Harvey Firestone, Jr.
Slim Aarons Harvey Firestone, Jr.

Slim Aarons
Slim Aarons Harvey Firestone, Jr. , 1950 s

$3,600
Slim Aarons Nancy Talbert And Lefty Flynn
By Slim Aarons
Located in New York, NY
Nancy Talbert And Lefty Flynn 1953 (printed later) C print Estate stamped and numbered edition 1 of 150 with Certificate of authenticity Caption: Nancy Talbert, with former America...
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1950s Modern Slim Aarons Art

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C Print

Slim Aarons Nancy Talbert And Lefty Flynn
Slim Aarons Nancy Talbert And Lefty Flynn

Slim Aarons
Slim Aarons Nancy Talbert And Lefty Flynn , 1953

$3,600
Poolside Ladies Slim Aarons Estate Stamped Print
By Slim Aarons
Located in London, GB
Poolside Ladies 1970 by Slim Aarons Slim Aarons Limited Estate Edition Former fashion model Helen Dzo Dzo Kaptur (in white lace), Nelda Linsk (in yellow), wife of art dealer Josep...
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1970s Modern Slim Aarons Art

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Archival Pigment

Poolside Ladies Slim Aarons Estate Stamped Print

Slim Aarons
Poolside Ladies Slim Aarons Estate Stamped Print, 1970 (printed later)

$3,000
Poolside Loungers Slim Aarons Estate Stamped Print
By Slim Aarons
Located in London, GB
Poolside Loungers 1970 by Slim Aarons Slim Aarons Limited Estate Edition Former fashion model Helen Dzo Dzo Kaptur (in white lace), Nelda Linsk (in yellow), wife of art dealer Jos...
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1970s Modern Slim Aarons Art

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Archival Pigment

Poolside Loungers Slim Aarons Estate Stamped Print

Slim Aarons
Poolside Loungers Slim Aarons Estate Stamped Print, 1970 (printed later)

$3,000
Party on the Steps Slim Aarons Estate Stamped Print
By Slim Aarons
Located in London, GB
Party on the Steps 1970 by Slim Aarons Slim Aarons Limited Estate Edition Guests by the pool at Nelda Linsk’s desert house in Palm Springs, California, January 1970. The house was designed by Richard Neutra for Edgar J. Kaufmann. Helen Dzo Dzo is seen in the centre wearing a white crochet outfit...
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1970s Modern Slim Aarons Art

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Archival Pigment

Party on the Steps Slim Aarons Estate Stamped Print

Slim Aarons
Party on the Steps Slim Aarons Estate Stamped Print, 1970 (printed later)

$3,000

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  • Who is the famous photographer Slim?
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    1stDibs ExpertJanuary 27, 2025
    The famous photographer Slim is Slim Aarons. An American photographer, he captured the 20th century’s international jet set — U.S. socialites, European royalty, Hollywood stars — at play in sun-kissed locales like Monaco, Saint-Tropez and Palm Beach. Committed to eschewing makeup and artificial lighting, Aarons created images that are at once candid and polished, combining the relaxed posture of his subjects, who trusted him to document their lives, with the visual sharpness of a seasoned art director. Having gotten his start taking pictures for the U.S. military magazine Yank during World War II, he contributed over the course of his career to Life, Town and Country and Holiday magazines and published several books. Shop a collection of Slim Aarons photography on 1stDibs.
  • Who is the photographer of the rich and famous?
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    1stDibs ExpertJanuary 27, 2025
    Slim Aarons is arguably the best-known photographer of the rich and famous, although many other photographers have also taken photos of celebrities. However, Aarons stands out for having captured the 20th century’s international jet set and creating images that are at once candid and polished. Some notable people he immortalized in his images include Lauren Bacall, Tony Curtis, Gary Cooper, Clark Gable, James Stewart, Humphrey Bogart, Princess Grace of Monaco, Jackie Kennedy, Imelda Marcos and Mick Jagger. Find a variety of Slim Aarons photography on 1stDibs.
  • Who was the famous photographer of Palm Springs?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertJanuary 27, 2025
    The famous photographer of Palm Springs was Slim Aarons. An American photographer, he captured the 20th century’s international jet set — U.S. socialites, European royalty, Hollywood stars — at play in sun-kissed locales like Palm Beach and other luxurious settings around the globe. Among Aarons’s books are 1974’s A Wonderful Time: An Intimate Portrait of the Good Life and its 2003 sequel, Once Upon a Time. His final book, A Place in the Sun, was published in 2005, one year before his death. Find a selection of Slim Aarons photography on 1stDibs.

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