CECIL BEATON [1947-66] Photo archive

[New York, Hollywood, Europe: Various, 1947-1966]. Set of 7 vintage original variously-sized black-and-white single and double weight glossy and matte finish photos. Most with original ink stamp, blurb and newspaper clipping on verso. Publisher used, overall near fine.

Sir Cecil Beaton (1904–1980) was a legendary British photographer, diarist and three-time Academy Award-winning designer. Renowned for his theatrical and glamorous aesthetic, he defined 20th-century fashion and celebrity portraiture through his extensive work with Vogue and Vanity Fair magazines. He is lauded for his theatre and film scenic and costume design for My Fair Lady. (Wikipedia)

Group includes: a beautiful self-portrait with date stamp from 1951, used to publish a book of his works; working with Alexander Korda in London 1947 on the film An Ideal Husband; a portrait for and working with Arthur Freed on Gigi in 1958; at home in the early-1960s; working on the costume hats used in the film version of My Fair Lady in 1964; and working at the Met in New York in 1966.