Horst P. Horst
1906–1999 · Germany / United States
Studio lighting as architecture.
The story
After architectural training and a period working with Le Corbusier, Horst P. Horst learned photography from George Hoyningen-Huene. He worked for Vogue for many years and developed portraits, fashion images and still lifes. His command of lighting gives clothes and bodies a sculptural organisation. His work also extends to interiors and portraits of public figures.
Understanding the work
Follow how a shadow defines a body or garment. The background, props and volumes form a construction as important as the pose.
Key works and series
Mainbocher Corset; portraits and photographs for Vogue; Patterns from Nature.
