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Michel Comte - Veruschka, 1990, Digital c print

Veruschka, 1990

Digital c print

26.7 x 26.7 in (68 x 68 cm) - Edition of 20 35.8 x 35.8 in (91 x 91 cm) - Edition of 7 47.2 x 47.2 in (120 x 120 cm) - Edition of 3 68.8 x 68.8 in (175 x 175 cm) - Edition of 1

About this work

This striking digital c-print captures the legendary fashion model and performer Veruschka in a moment of raw elegance. Comte's masterful use of light and shadow creates dramatic contrast, emphasizing the sculptural qualities of his subject. The square format provides a sense of balanced intimacy, drawing the viewer into direct engagement with the image. The photographer's technical precision is evident in the rich tonal range and crisp detail that characterize his work from this period, demonstrating his transition from commercial fashion photography to fine art practice. Created during a pivotal moment in Comte's career, this 1990 portrait represents an important collaboration between two icons of fashion and art photography. Veruschka, renowned for her transformative presence before the camera, brings her distinctive charisma to this carefully composed study. The work is offered in four edition sizes, allowing collectors to choose the scale that best suits their space and collecting goals. This photograph exemplifies Comte's ability to transcend commercial boundaries and create images of enduring aesthetic value. Available for purchase — enquire for price and availability.

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Edition & Provenance

Year
1990
Medium
Digital c print

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Explore Michel Comte's Fashion Icons series, a celebrated collection capturing the golden era of 1990s celebrity and haute couture photography. This prestigious body of work features iconic portraits of supermodels and A-list personalities including Nadja Auermann, Eva Herzigova, Sharon Stone, Isabella Rosselini, and Brooke Shields, many commissioned by Vogue Italia, Vogue Germany, and L'Uomo Vogue.

Comte's masterful approach combines technical precision with intimate portraiture, establishing him as a defining voice in luxury fashion photography. Each work reflects the aesthetic standards and cultural moment of the period, from elegant studio compositions to conceptual editorial pieces for Dolce & Gabbana and French Vogue.

These photographs remain highly sought-after by collectors, representing a pivotal moment in fashion history when celebrity and high fashion intersected with artistic vision. The series showcases the photographer's distinctive style and his influence on contemporary portraiture.

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Michel Comte's work commands a robust presence in the international auction market, affirming his status as a master of contemporary photography. His limited edition prints, particularly from his influential fashion and portraiture archives, are regularly featured in sales at Christie's, Sotheby's, and Phillips.

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