Untitled
1936 · Gelatin silver print
8 7/8 × 11 7/16" (22.6 × 29 cm)
Museum of Modern Art
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George Hoyningen-Huene
Artist
WA-00031175
PhotographyPhotography
Representation
None documented
1
Institutional Exhibitions
4
Works in Collection
8
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0
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90%
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Glamour Portraits
Museum of Modern Art, New York
1965
Source Registry (2)
- Christies-ArtsyTier 3 · Scraped/inferred100%
- MoMA bulk 2026-05-04Tier 1 · Institutional92%
About
Why this artist matters now
George Hoyningen-Huene was an American photographer and set designer known for his elegant still lifes, fashion photography, and theatrical work spanning the mid-twentieth century. His compositions, characterized by precise lighting and classical arrangement, bridged commercial photography and fine art practice. Active in both Europe and America, he brought a formalist sensibility to portrait and fashion imagery while also designing sets for ballet and theater productions.
Source: Christies Artsy · Trust score: 100% · Updated 1mo ago
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4 published of 6 catalogued · 6 with image
- MoMA2 publishedof 4 catalogued4 img
- Art Institute Chicago2 published2 img
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Museum of Modern Art
New York, US
In collection
Art Institute of Chicago
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