1970s "Poolside Gossip" 40x60 C-Print by Slim Aarons W/ Coa

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"Poolside Gossip", Palm Springs 1970, 40" x 60" C-Print by Slim Aarons with Getty Images COA and Embossing

The quintessential … Read more "Poolside Gossip", Palm Springs 1970, 40" x 60" C-Print by Slim Aarons with Getty Images COA and Embossing

The quintessential symbol of mid-century modern glamour, capturing an impromptu moment of luxury that defined the Palm Springs lifestyle.
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Shot in January 1970, this iconic photograph is Slim Aarons' most recognized masterpiece. The scene unfolds at the legendary Kaufmann Desert House—an architectural marvel designed by Richard Neutra in 1946 for department store magnate Edgar J. Kaufmann. The image features homeowner Nelda Linsk (in yellow) and her friend Helen Dzo Dzo Kaptur (in white lace) engaged in conversation, while actress Lita Baron approaches from the right. What began as a spontaneous daytime shoot with no stylists or makeup artists perfectly encapsulated Aarons' ethos of capturing high society in their natural element. The result is a timeless window into mid-century jet-set opulence that elevated Palm Springs onto the global stage.

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Dimensions: 40" x 60" overall paper size (Image area: 58" x 34").

Medium: Original Chromogenic Print (C-Print). Unlike modern digital inkjet reproductions, this traditional light-developed photographic method is renowned for producing exceptionally rich, deep colors and stunning clarity.

Authentication: Acquired directly from Getty Images. The print is embossed with the official Getty Images Archive seal of authenticity and includes the original Certificate of Authenticity (COA) and descriptive gallery sticker.

Condition: As new. Unframed.

Shipping: Ships rolled via complimentary priority delivery. Please allow 5-7 business days for shipping and handling.

About the Artist

Slim Aarons (1916–2006) was a highly influential American photographer celebrated for his intimate portraits of the global elite and celebrities in their exclusive playgrounds.

Following a career as a combat photographer, he dedicated his life to documenting "attractive people doing attractive things in attractive places."

His entire life's work and legendary archive were acquired by Mark Getty, forming the cornerstone of the prestigious Getty Images collection.

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