Artist
Richard Avedon (American, 1923–2004)American, 1923–2004
CultureAmerican
Titles
- Dovima with elephants, evening dress by Dior, Cirque d'Hiver, Paris
DateAugust 1955, printed c. 1978
MediumGelatin silver print
DimensionsImage: 50 × 40 in. (127 × 101.6 cm)
Sheet: 50 × 40 in. (127 × 101.6 cm)
Sheet: 50 × 40 in. (127 × 101.6 cm)
Credit LineGift of Karen Kelsey Duddlesten in honor of Anne Wilkes Tucker on the occasion of her retirement
Object number2017.446
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ProvenanceThe artist; [Cronin Gallery, Houston], 1978 or 1979; purchased by Karen Duddlesten; given to MFAH, 2017.
Exhibition History"In Appreciation: Gifts in Honor of Anne Wilkes Tucker," Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, June 26–October 11, 2015.
"Icons of Style: A Century of Fashion Photography," Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, June 23–September 22, 2019.
Inscriptions, Signatures and Marks
Stamped in black, verso, bottom left: This image exists in the following edition sizes and numbers // 10 x 8 inches Edition of 100 // 24 x 20 inches Edition of 50 // 49 x 40 inches Edition of 50 // 60 x 48 inches Edition of 15 // 82 x 65 inches Edition of 10 // No further prints will be made from this negative // with the exception of a limited number made // solely in connection with museum exhibitions. //
This photograph may not be reproduced // without written permission of Richard Avedon // Copyright ©1955 Richard Avedon // All Rights Reserved //
Dovima with elephants // Evening dress by Dior // Cirque d'Hiver, Paris // August 1955
Signed, verso, bottom center: Avedon 8/50
This photograph may not be reproduced // without written permission of Richard Avedon // Copyright ©1955 Richard Avedon // All Rights Reserved //
Dovima with elephants // Evening dress by Dior // Cirque d'Hiver, Paris // August 1955
Signed, verso, bottom center: Avedon 8/50
Signed, verso, bottom center: Avedon 8/50
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