Irving’s work is defined by its modernism sensibility — an enduring influence on generations that followed. Most artists are dead; following is a declaration of love.
Block Clock (model no. 2285/no. 6085)
Attributed to Irving Harper American, born 1916 for George Nelson Associates Made by Howard Miller Clock Company Zeeland, Michigan
Ball Clock
Irving Harper (American, 1916–2015) George Nelson Associates (American, 1955–mid 1980s) Manufactured by Herman Miller Inc. (American, founded 1905)
The Hand of Miles Davis, New York
Irving Penn American, 1917–2009
Nude No. 158, 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
3 Chanel Products, New York
Sitting Nude Rear, New York
Antique Shop, Pine Street, Philadelphia