
Beauty and the Beast
16 works

Nicole Kidman, Private Sitting, 1994
Digital c print
26 x 26 inches / 66 x 66 cm- Edition of 20 36 x 36 inches / 91 x 91 cm - Edition of 7 47 x 47 inches / 120 x 120 cm- Edition of 3 69 x 60 inches / 175 x 175 cm - Edition of 1
This striking portrait captures Nicole Kidman during an intimate studio session, revealing the Australian actress at a pivotal moment in her rising Hollywood career. Comte's masterful use of light and shadow creates a dramatic, contemplative mood that transcends typical celebrity photography. The square format and careful composition emphasize Kidman's luminous features and penetrating gaze, while the digital c-print process delivers remarkable tonal depth and archival quality. The monochromatic palette allows the viewer to focus entirely on the subject's presence and the photographer's technical precision. Michel Comte's celebrity portraiture occupies a distinguished place in contemporary photography, combining editorial sophistication with fine art sensibility. This private sitting represents a rare opportunity to acquire work from one of fashion and portrait photography's most respected practitioners. The limited edition structure across four sizes offers collectors flexibility while maintaining exclusivity, with the largest format produced as a unique piece. Comte's photographs are held in major private collections and institutions worldwide, making this an investment in both cultural documentation and photographic artistry. Available for purchase — enquire for price and availability.
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Michel Comte
Angela Basset, Vogue Italia
1993

Michel Comte
Brittany Murphy for Vouge
2001

Michel Comte
Brooke Shields, Dolce & Gabbana
1995

Michel Comte
Carla Bruni, Vogue Italia
1996

Michel Comte
Cindy Crawford Fence
1992

Michel Comte
Cindy Crawford Paparazzi
1996

Michel Comte
Daryl Hannah
1996

Michel Comte
David Bryne, GQ (blue)
1991

Michel Comte
David Bryne, GQ (yellow)
1991

Michel Comte
Demi Moore, Vogue Italia
1993

Michel Comte
Giorgio Armani, W Magazine
1992

Michel Comte
Isabella Rosselini, Vogue Germany
1990

Michel Comte
Jean-Paul Gaultier, W Magazine
1992

Michel Comte
Jeremy Irons with Monocle
1990

Michel Comte
Louise Bourgeois Private sitting
1996

Michel Comte
Macaulay Culkin, L'Uomo Vogue
1998

Michel Comte
Mimi Rogers

Michel Comte
Nadja Auermann & Eva Herzigova, Vogue Italia
1996

Michel Comte
Sharon Stone Wire Fence
1996

Michel Comte
Sofia Coppola, Save Safe Sex Campaign
1993

Michel Comte
Sonia Braga
1991

Michel Comte
Supermodels (French Vogue)
1994

Michel Comte
Veruschka
1990

Michel Comte
Yves, Saint Laurent, W Magazine
1992