Name: Irving Penn: Centennial
Author: Irving Penn
ISBN: 9781588396181

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Irving Penn: Centennial

Photographer
Irving Penn
Publisher

The Metropolitan Museum of Art
ISBN

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Publication Year

2017
Edition

First Edition

Hardcover English 372 pages 26.00 x 4.10 x 31.10 cm 2630 g

Description

Irving Penn’s photographic approach in Centennial emphasizes meticulous composition and clarity, capturing subjects with a poised and controlled aesthetic. The collection spans a broad range of themes from portraiture to still life, revealing the artist’s precise and thoughtful visual strategy.

The mood throughout the work is contemplative and restrained, with images that suggest a deep engagement with form and texture rather than momentary spontaneity. Published by The Metropolitan Museum of Art in 2017, this 372-page volume assembles a comprehensive overview of Penn’s influential career and enduring impact on photographic art.

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