George Hoyningen-Huene photographing Rita Hayworth, 1943. Photo by Philippe Halsman
George Hoyningen-Huene
George Hoyningen-Huene
An Iconic Photographer of the Twentieth Century
George Hoyningen-Huene is acknowledged as one of the most iconic pioneers in the genre of fashion photography. His elegant pared down style has had a dramatic impact on fashion houses around the world and his work continues to have relevance today, as someone who created some of the most striking photographic portraits and compositions of the twentieth century.
George Hoyningen-Huene in the Vogue Studio, Paris, by Horst P. Horst, 1934
anna wintour’s favorite
When asked to choose her favorite Vogue covers, Anna Wintour included Huene’s The Divers (July 1930). She also selected images by Edward Steichen, Horst P Horst, Irving Penn and Cecil Beaton. At the centre of this circle of international photographers, was Huene. This gifted group would help to create the look and style of the 1930’s era, and beyond. Also included, were photographers Richard Avedon, Henri Cartier-Bresson, and Lee Miller, all of whom were active supporters of the human rights movement. Huene was one of the first fashion photographers to use male models in photo shoots.
Form – light – shadow
George Hoyningen-Huene will be remembered for his unmatched talent for balancing color, form, light, shadow, and the pared-back look of his images. Many of his timeless photographic masterpieces are in the collections of the world’s leading museums, including the Museum of Modern Art (MOMA), NYC.
