Avis Newcomb in Bruyere—Bonwit Teller
Date1931
Artist
Edward Steichen
(American photographer, 1879–1973)
Subject
Avis Newcomb
(American fashion model, 20th century)
Illustration Citation"Fashion: Brown Fur Is a Smart Evening Accent on Dead-White," Vogue, January 15, 1931.
MediumGelatin silver print
Dimensionsimage: 9 1/2 × 7 1/2 in. (24.1 × 19.1 cm)
sheet: 10 × 8 in. (25.4 × 20.3 cm)
sheet: 10 × 8 in. (25.4 × 20.3 cm)
Credit LineGift of Margo Allman, 2013
Object number2013-12
On View
Not on viewClassificationsPHOTOGRAPH
Label TextA noted modern artist, as well as a commercial photographer, Steichen often incorporated bold, geometric elements into his fashion photographs, giving them a modern flair. Here, he contrasts a stark, black-and-white striped background, with a flowing silk gown with fur cuffs.
Fred Comegys
September 1974
