Centennial was published in 2017 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Irving Penn's birth. The book was published by The Metropolitan Museum of Art, in collaboration with Yale University Press, and served as companion material for a major retrospective exhibition at the museum in New York.
The book provides a comprehensive overview of Penn's work and life, with more than three hundred images spanning his entire career. It contains not only his famous fashion and portrait photography, but also his lesser-known works, such as his early drawings and photographs from his personal archives.
The publication is organized into thematic sections highlighting different phases and aspects of his career, from his work in the fashion industry to his experimental and abstract photographic works.
An essential work for those interested in the history of photography and in particular the work of Irving Penn. It offers in-depth insights into his artistic vision and working method, supported by essays by experts and historians who place his work in a broader cultural and historical context.
Irving Penn (1917-2009) was one of the most influential and iconic photographers of the 20th century. He was best known for his fashion photography, portraits and still lifes. Penn worked for Vogue for much of his career, creating some of the most memorable and timeless images of celebrities, fashion and everyday objects. His style was characterized by simplicity, precision and attention to detail. He had a talent for capturing the essence of his subjects in a way that was both elegant and timeless.
Penn's work covered a wide range of subjects, including fashion photography, celebrity portraits, still life and travel. His portraits of celebrities such as Pablo Picasso, Audrey Hepburn and Alfred Hitchcock are particularly famous. Also his series Small Trades, in which he photographed people in their work uniforms, is considered one of his most notable works.
Irving Penn - Centennial
Pages: 376
Price: €57.96
Publisher: Metropolitan Museum Of Art
