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50+ Magnificent Portraits Of Famous Personalities In The Iconic Styles Of Philippe Halsman

Philippe Halsman was a talented photographer; he started photography at fifteen when he became a family photographer. Halsman photographed many celebrities and artists, including Marilyn Monroe, Alfred Hitchcock, Dorothy Dandridge, Pablo Picasso, Winston Churchill, and several other pioneers of the 20th century, such as Albert Einstein. His work has appeared on the cover of international magazines like Life. Halsman introduced a variety of styles and rules and inspired generations of photographers to collaborate with their subjects. Please take a look at some of his stunning work below. More: Philippe Halsman

#1 Marilyn Monroe, “Jumpology”, 1959.

Marilyn Monroe, “Jumpology”, 1959.

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#2 British-American actress Elizabeth Taylor poses for the magazine LIFE. USA, 1948.

British-American actress Elizabeth Taylor poses for the magazine LIFE. USA, 1948.

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#3 American actress Marilyn Monroe. USA, Hollywood, California, 1952.

American actress Marilyn Monroe. USA, Hollywood, California, 1952.

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#4 American actress, singer, model and showgirl Marilyn Monroe posing in her two bedroom apartment. Under the lamp is a picture of Italian actress Eleonora Duse, whom Marilyn Monroe admired greatly. USA, Hollywood, California, 1952.

American actress, singer, model and showgirl Marilyn Monroe posing in her two bedroom apartment. Under the lamp is a picture of Italian actress Eleonora Duse, whom Marilyn Monroe admired greatly. USA, Hollywood, California, 1952.

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#5 American actors Dean Martin and Jerry Lewins, 1951.

American actors Dean Martin and Jerry Lewins, 1951.

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#8 Italian actress Gina Lollobrigida, 1951.

Italian actress Gina Lollobrigida, 1951.

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#9 Salvador Dali and rhino, “Chaos and Creation”, 1958.

Salvador Dali and rhino, “Chaos and Creation”, 1958.

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#10 Salvador Dali “Dali Atomicus”, 1948

Salvador Dali “Dali Atomicus”, 1948

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#11 Portrait of Brigitte Bardot (age 17) in her Paris flat. France, Paris, 1951.

Portrait of Brigitte Bardot (age 17) in her Paris flat. France, Paris, 1951.

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#12 British actress and humanitarian Audrey Hepburn, 1955. Jumpology.

British actress and humanitarian Audrey Hepburn, 1955. Jumpology.

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#13 The 37th President of the U.S. Richard M. Nixon plays the piano. USA, New York City, 1966.

The 37th President of the U.S. Richard M. Nixon plays the piano. USA, New York City, 1966.

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#14 French poet, artist and filmmaker Jean Cocteau. USA, New York City, 1949.

French poet, artist and filmmaker Jean Cocteau. USA, New York City, 1949.

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#15 American theoretical physicist and professor of physics at the University of California, Berkeley, Julius Robert Oppenheimer.

American theoretical physicist and professor of physics at the University of California, Berkeley, Julius Robert Oppenheimer.

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#16 French poet, artist and filmmaker Jean Cocteau. “Dream of a Poet”. USA, New York City, 1949.

French poet, artist and filmmaker Jean Cocteau. “Dream of a Poet”. USA, New York City, 1949.

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#17 Italian actress Sophia Loren, 1959.

Italian actress Sophia Loren, 1959.

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#18 Spanish Surrealist Painter Salvador Dali. “In Voluptate Mors”. USA, New York City, 1951.

Spanish Surrealist Painter Salvador Dali. “In Voluptate Mors”. USA, New York City, 1951.

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#19 American actress Marilyn Monroe. USA, Hollywood, California, 1952.

American actress Marilyn Monroe. USA, Hollywood, California, 1952.

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#20 The American actress Anjelica Huston, 1968.

The American actress Anjelica Huston, 1968.

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#21 American actress Eva Marie Saint, 1954.

American actress Eva Marie Saint, 1954.

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#22 Albert Einstein in his home. USA, Princeton, New Jersey. 1947.

Albert Einstein in his home. USA, Princeton, New Jersey. 1947.

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#24 American actor Anthony Perkins, 1958.

American actor Anthony Perkins, 1958.

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#25 British Prime Minister Winston Churchill with his poodle, Rufus, in the gardens of his Chartwell estate, 1951.

British Prime Minister Winston Churchill with his poodle, Rufus, in the gardens of his Chartwell estate, 1951.

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#26 French poet, artist and filmmaker Jean Cocteau with actress Ricki Soma and dancer Leo Coleman. USA, New York City. 1949.

French poet, artist and filmmaker Jean Cocteau with actress Ricki Soma and dancer Leo Coleman. USA, New York City. 1949.

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#27 Phillipe Halsman Looks at Salvador Dali, 1954.

Phillipe Halsman Looks at Salvador Dali, 1954.

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#28 American theoretical physicist Robert Oppenheimer, 1958.

American theoretical physicist Robert Oppenheimer, 1958.

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#29 Russian ballerina Tamara Toumanova, 1956

Russian ballerina Tamara Toumanova, 1956

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#30 Russian novelist, poet and short story writer Vladimir Nabokov, 1966.

Russian novelist, poet and short story writer Vladimir Nabokov, 1966.

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#31 American painter and filmmaker Andy Warhol. USA, 1968.

American painter and filmmaker Andy Warhol. USA, 1968.

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#32 American movie star Marlon Brando. USA, New York City, Halsman’s studio, 1950.

American movie star Marlon Brando. USA, New York City, Halsman’s studio, 1950.

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#33 Spanish Surrealist Painter Salvador Dali, 1946.

Spanish Surrealist Painter Salvador Dali, 1946.

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#34 The American trumpeter, singer, composer and conductor Louis Armstrong. New York City, Halsman’s studio. 15th April 1966.

The American trumpeter, singer, composer and conductor Louis Armstrong. New York City, Halsman’s studio. 15th April 1966.

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#35 American writer and authority on etiquette Emily Post. USA, 1946

American writer and authority on etiquette Emily Post. USA, 1946

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#36 The American painter Georgia O’Keeffe, 1967.

The American painter Georgia O’Keeffe, 1967.

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#37 American film actor and producer, most famous for his silent comedies Harold Lloyd, 1953.

American film actor and producer, most famous for his silent comedies Harold Lloyd, 1953.

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#38 American singer Joyce Bryant at Halsman’s studio. USA, New York City, 1954.

American singer Joyce Bryant at Halsman’s studio. USA, New York City, 1954.

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#39 The American model Connie Ford (Halsman’s first cover for LIFE Magazine). USA, 1942.

The American model Connie Ford (Halsman’s first cover for LIFE Magazine). USA, 1942.

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#40 Spanish Surrealist Painter Salvador Dali. USA, New York City, 1951.

Spanish Surrealist Painter Salvador Dali. USA, New York City, 1951.

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#41 American actress, Princess consort of Monaco Grace Patricia Kelly, 1959.

American actress, Princess consort of Monaco Grace Patricia Kelly, 1959.

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#42 The British film director Alfred Hitchcock, at the time of the filming of his movie “The Birds”. USA, California, Hollywood, Universal Studios, 1962.

The British film director Alfred Hitchcock, at the time of the filming of his movie “The Birds”. USA, California, Hollywood, Universal Studios, 1962.

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#43 The American model Connie Ford. USA, 1941.

The American model Connie Ford. USA, 1941.

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#44 American singer of classical music, Marian Anderson sings spirituals. USA, 1945.

American singer of classical music, Marian Anderson sings spirituals. USA, 1945.

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#45 American actress Mary Martin posing for LIFE Magazine as she appeared in “South Pacific”. USA, New York City, 1950.

American actress Mary Martin posing for LIFE Magazine as she appeared in “South Pacific”. USA, New York City, 1950.

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#46 American playwright who is best known for “The Zoo Story” (1958), “The Sandbox” (1959) and “Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?” (1962) Edward Albee. USA, 1961.

American playwright who is best known for “The Zoo Story” (1958), “The Sandbox” (1959) and “Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?” (1962) Edward Albee. USA, 1961.

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#47 Former French fashion model, actress, singer and animal rights activist Brigitte Bardot jumping in front of her villa, “La Madrague”, France, 1955.

Former French fashion model, actress, singer and animal rights activist Brigitte Bardot jumping in front of her villa, “La Madrague”, France, 1955.

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#48 British actress and humanitarian Audrey Hepburn, 1955.

British actress and humanitarian Audrey Hepburn, 1955.

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#49 British-Hungarian actress Eva Gabor, 1953.

British-Hungarian actress Eva Gabor, 1953.

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#50 Spanish Surrealist Painter Salvador Dali.

Spanish Surrealist Painter Salvador Dali.

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#51 British Prime Minister Winston Churchill, 1951.

British Prime Minister Winston Churchill, 1951.

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#52 Italian-born French actor and singer Yves Montand. France, Paris, 1960.

Italian-born French actor and singer Yves Montand. France, Paris, 1960.

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#53 American actress Marilyn Monroe. USA, Hollywood, California, 1952.

American actress Marilyn Monroe. USA, Hollywood, California, 1952.

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#54 The American actress Sharon Tate, 1966.

The American actress Sharon Tate, 1966.

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#55 The American actor Tony Randall, 1965.

The American actor Tony Randall, 1965.

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#56 The American writer and editor William F. Buckley Jr. USA. New York City, 1967.

The American writer and editor William F. Buckley Jr. USA. New York City, 1967.

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#57 An English actor, writer and dramatist sir Peter Alexander Ustinov, 1950er Jahre.

An English actor, writer and dramatist sir Peter Alexander Ustinov, 1950er Jahre.

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#58 A danseur and choreographer, frequently cited as America’s most celebrated male dancer at the time Edward Villella,1961.

A danseur and choreographer, frequently cited as America’s most celebrated male dancer at the time Edward Villella,1961.

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#59 French Actress & Model Capucine. USA, Hollywood, California, 1960.

French Actress & Model Capucine. USA, Hollywood, California, 1960.

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#60 American actress Jean Dorothy Seberg with cat, 1959.

American actress Jean Dorothy Seberg with cat, 1959.

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#61 American film and theater actress, singer and dancer Shirley MacLaine

American film and theater actress, singer and dancer Shirley MacLaine

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#62 The American Vice President Richard M. Nixon. USA. 1959. Jumpology.

The American Vice President Richard M. Nixon. USA. 1959. Jumpology.

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#63 The Halsman family. Left to right: Jane, Yvonne, Philippe and IrГЁne. USA, 1950.

The Halsman family. Left to right: Jane, Yvonne, Philippe and IrГЁne. USA, 1950.

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#64 A celebrated American actor, singer, dancer, and comedian Danny Kaye, 1954.

A celebrated American actor, singer, dancer, and comedian Danny Kaye, 1954.

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#66 The Duke and Duchess of Windsor (Prince Edward, the former King Edward VIII and Wallis Simpson, later the Duchess of Windsor.Jumpology, 1958.

The Duke and Duchess of Windsor (Prince Edward, the former King Edward VIII and Wallis Simpson, later the Duchess of Windsor.Jumpology, 1958.

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#67 American actress Lucille Ball. USA, 1950.

American actress Lucille Ball. USA, 1950.

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#68 American singer, actress, writer, film producer, director, and major pop-culture icon Barbra Streisand posing in her apartment for a Cosmopolitan magazine cover shoot. New York City, 1965.

American singer, actress, writer, film producer, director, and major pop-culture icon Barbra Streisand posing in her apartment for a Cosmopolitan magazine cover shoot. New York City, 1965.

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