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'Without a doubt, the center of the circle, the star [of 1930s Paris] was Chanel. She was omnipresent and omnipotent. For years she had firmly refused to allow her dresses, let alone herself, to be photographed for Vogue. But one day in 1937, to the frank amazement of Vogue's Paris office, she sent word that she would consent to be photographed - on one condition: that I should be the photographer.' This profile portrait, made at her request, 'remained her favourite throughout the rest of her life.' - Horst
HORST P. HORST (1906-1999)
Chanel (Reclining), 1937
Details
HORST P. HORST (1906-1999)
Chanel (Reclining), 1937
gelatin silver print
signed, titled in pencil, Horst/Condé Nast copyright credit reproduction limitation stamps (on the reverse of the mount)
7 x 6 7/8in. (17.7 x 17.5cm.)
Chanel (Reclining), 1937
gelatin silver print
signed, titled in pencil, Horst/Condé Nast copyright credit reproduction limitation stamps (on the reverse of the mount)
7 x 6 7/8in. (17.7 x 17.5cm.)
Literature
Decade, p. 32; Thirties, pl. 72; Horst, p. 154; Portraits, pl. 32; Platinum, [pl. 4]