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No. 031
Herb Ritts
Wrestling Torsos, Hollywood 1987 (Photo donated by the Herb Ritts Foundation. Framed in original Herb Ritts Studio frame, by Randolph Laub)
Platinum print, by Sal Lopes
17 1/4" x 15" (AP3 Edition of 25 + 3APs)
Signed + Titled en recto by Artist

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Herb Ritts (1952 - 2002).
Proceeds from the sale of this Herb Ritts photograph will go to a designated fund at the Humane Society of New York. This fund will provide medical assistance at the Society’s Clinic for the companion animals of individuals with HIV and AIDS. Celebrated American photographer Herb Ritts concentrated on black & white photography and portraits in the style of classical Greek sculpture. Thus his most famous pieces are of male and female nudes. A native Californian, his first national success came when he photographed his friend Richard Gere – photos that appeared on many magazine covers. Throughout the 80’s and 90’s he worked for Vanity Fair, Vogue, and Rolling Stone, his subjects ranged from Kofi Annan to Elizabeth Taylor to the Dalai Lama. He ventured into the world of music, directing music videos for Madonna, Michael Jackson, Mariah Carey, Britney Spears and Jennifer Lopez. Herb Ritts died in Los Angeles in 2002; the "Wrestling Torsos" photo was printed, approved and signed by the artist during his lifetime.

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