Francesco Scavullo "Rose" Photograph 1994 - Artist's Proof Botanical Still Life

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….Iconic Fashion Photographer's Rare Botanical Study - Museum Quality
Offered by Gentlemanly Pursuits
A Rare Find from the Legendary Fashion … Read more ….Iconic Fashion Photographer's Rare Botanical Study - Museum Quality
Offered by Gentlemanly Pursuits
A Rare Find from the Legendary Fashion Photographer
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Museum-quality chromogenic print by Francesco Scavullo (American, 1921-2004), one of the most celebrated fashion photographers of the 20th century. This stunning 1994 botanical still life, marked "A/P" (Artist's Proof), showcases Scavullo's masterful eye beyond his iconic Cosmopolitan covers and celebrity portraits.
The composition features a single rose rendered in luminous whites and coral pinks against a bold crimson background, with dramatic black silhouetted stem and foliage. The high-contrast graphic sensibility demonstrates why Scavullo's work transcended fashion photography to become part of the American cultural landscape.
Provenance & Rarity: This is an Artist's Proof from the limited edition series - one of only a handful pulled outside the numbered edition for the artist's personal use or gifting. Artist's Proofs are traditionally more valuable than standard edition prints due to their extreme rarity and direct connection to the artist.
Condition: Excellent vintage condition. The print remains vibrant with no fading. Professional archival matting and framing protect this investment-quality piece.
A Note About the Artist: Francesco Scavullo's five-decade career made his name synonymous with beauty and glamour. He photographed over 1,000 Cosmopolitan covers and created iconic images of everyone from Janis Joplin to Madonna. His work is held in prestigious collections including the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the J. Paul Getty Museum, and the National Portrait Gallery. While best known for his celebrity portraiture, Scavullo's botanical studies reveal his sophisticated understanding of form, light, and color - the same techniques that revolutionized fashion photography.
Specifications
Artist: Francesco Scavullo (1921-2004)
Title: Rose
Year: 1994
Medium: Chromogenic print (color photograph)
Edition: Artist's Proof (A/P)
Frame Size: 18" x 21"
Matting: Archival white mat
Frame: Black wood gallery frame with glass
Signature: Hand-signed and dated by the artist, lower right
Condition: Excellent
Style & Period
Style: Contemporary, Modernist, Pop Art Influence, Still Life, Botanical
Period: 1990s
Made In: United States
About Gentlemanly Pursuits
Located in the forests of Northern Vermont near the Canadian border, Gentlemanly Pursuits specializes in curated vintage and antique treasures from New England farmsteads to Parisian flea markets. With over 30 years of expertise in antique appraising and collecting, combined with a background in NYC fashion and design, we source exceptional pieces that bring beauty, history, and sophistication to your home.

This investment-quality photograph represents a rare opportunity to own an Artist's Proof by one of America's most important 20th-century photographers. Perfect for collectors of vintage photography, botanical art, or mid-century modernist aesthetics.
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