Irving’s work is defined by its painter sensibility — an enduring influence on generations that followed. Most artists are dead; following is a declaration of love.
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Irving Norman American, born Poland, 1906-1989
Casket
Italian; Sicily
The Hand of Miles Davis, New York
Irving Penn American, 1917–2009
Nude No. 158, New York
Manhattan Cocktail Set
Designed by Norman Bel Geddes (American, 1893–1958) Manufactured by Revere Copper and Brass Company (American, founded 1801) Rome, New York
Rochas Mermaid Dress (Lisa Fonssagrives-Penn), Paris
Cigarette No. 17, New York
Frozen Foods with String Beans, New York
Underfoot XXX, New York
Leggy Nude, New York
Nude No. 105, New York
Cuzco Children, Cuzco, Peru
Man Lighting Girl's Cigarette (Jean Patchett), New York
Truman Capote, New York
After Dinner Games, New York
Mouth (for L'Oréal), New York
Irving Penn: In A Cracked Mirror (Self-Portrait) (A), New York
Naomi Campbell, New York
The Limekiln, Night
Norman Thomas Janes English, 1892-1980
3 Chanel Products, New York