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Irving Penn (June 16, 1917 – October 7, 2009) was an American photographer known for his fashion photography, portraits, and still lifes. Penn's career included work at Vogue magazine, and independent advertising work for clients including Issey Miyake and Clinique. His work has been exhibited internationally and continues to inform the art of photography.
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Irving Penn Man with Pink Face, New Guinea
1970, printed 1978
Irving Penn Three Rissani Women with Bread, Morocco
1971, printed later
Irving Penn Colette, Paris
1960, printed 1976
Irving Penn New York Still Life
1947, printed 1978
Irving Penn Young Cricketer (Adam Roundtree), London
1950, later print
Irving Penn Cleaning Women, London
1950, printed 1976
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