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Cindy Crawford, Ferre 3, Malibu
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Herb RittsAmerican Photographer · 1952–2002
All works by this person →Through hard work and a distinctive vision, Herb Ritts fashioned himself into one of the top photographers to emerge from the 1980s. Ritts's aesthetic incorporated facets of life in and around Los Angeles. He often made use of the bright California sunlight to produce bold contrasts, and his preference for outdoor locations such as the desert and the beach helped to separate his work from that of
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- 1993
- Medium
- Gelatin silver print
- Culture
- American
- Department
- Photographs
- Institution
- Getty Museum
For California native son Herb Ritts, the beach in Malibu was a favorite location for both his art and commercial photography, as in this image created for an advertising campaign. One of his longtime collaborators, model Cindy Crawford, whisks up the hem of her voluminous skirt to showcase not only the elegant couture gown, but an insouciant spirit too. She later recalled how Ritts often favored this pose--of arms cocked to the sides and one leg hidden--to create strong graphic lines. The resulting image projects his characteristic sophistication and whimsy.
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