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Ellen von Unwerth: Couples

Collector Grade · C- Rarity · Common Deal · Weak Confidence · Low
Hardcover English, German 320 pages 24.5 x 30.5 x 3.2 cm 1093g

Experimental Legacy Market Signal

Rarity 15.2/100 · Collector 0/100 · Deal 35.33/100 · Listings: 3 · Avg price: $69.52 · Min price: $47.11

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Description

The photographic strategy in Couples centers on intimate and candid portrayals of relationships, exploring the dynamics between two subjects through close framing and expressive poses. Ellen von Unwerth’s approach often captures playful, sensual, and tender moments, presenting couples in a manner that highlights connection and emotional complexity.

Spanning 320 pages, the collection conveys varied moods—from flirtatious and vibrant to quietly affectionate—using a consistent visual style that emphasizes personality and interaction over formal portraiture. Published in 2000 by Schirmer/Mosel Verlag, the volume offers a substantial survey of the thematic interplay between love, desire, and companionship as seen through the lens of a noted fashion photographer.