Portraits of an icon presents film stills and family photographs of hepburn. The best audrey hepburn books in my honest opinion. This collection of over 145 portraits and supporting images explores the iconography of audrey. Portraits of an icon by terence pepper, 9781855144972, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. From her early years as a chorus girl in londons west end through to her philanthropic work in later life, portraits of an icon will explore the rise of one of the worlds most photographed and recognisable stars. Recognised as a film and fashion icon, she was ranked by the american film institute as the thirdgreatest female screen. Portraits of an icon showcased rare and for many of us never seen before photographs of one of the most lyrically beautiful stars who ever graced the silver screen. Very rare, from the london national portrait gallery 2015.
Audrey hepburn photographed by sam shaw during the filming of love in the. From 2015 at the national portrait gallery in london. A rich collection of iconic and rare portraits of one of the worlds. Its a sentimentality appreciated by the national portrait gallery in its new exhibition, audrey hepburn. Portraits of an icon showcased rare and for many of us never seen before photographs of one of the most lyrically beautiful stars who. A rich collection of iconic and rare portraits of one of the worlds most photographed women, international film legend audrey hepburn. Beyond the screen is an upcoming photographic exhibition displaying rare portraits of the hollywood legend captured by a selection of high profile twentiethcentury photographers.
Helen trompeteler is associate curator of photographs at the national portrait gallery, london, and cocurator of the exhibition audrey hepburn. During her lifetime, the belgian born british actress audrey hepburn 1929 93, star. Portraits of an icon will run from 2 july to 18 october 2015, featuring images of the actress and humanitarian from a toast of prominent photographers, including cecil beaton. Portraits of an icon shop national portrait gallery. Audrey hepburn by angus mcbean, vintage bromide print, october 1950. Portraits of an icon, national portrait gallery 2 july 18 october 2015 yesterday gentlemans butler joined the throngs of journalists attending the press view for this wonderful new photography exhibition exploring the fascinating life and career of celebrated film star, fashion icon and humanitarian, audrey hepburn. Terence pepper is senior special advisor on photographs at the national portrait gallery, london, and cocurator of the exhibition audrey hepburn. Putting together a sparkling exhibition of audrey hepburn portraits was never likely to be a particularly difficult task.
Audrey hepburn was not the typical image of a young starlet but exuded a magic charm and style that she defined on her own terms. Bettmann archivegetty images in 1954, vogue posited her as. A rich collection of iconic and rare portraits of one of the world s most photographed women, international film legend audrey hepburn. Portraits of an icon, we spoke to hepburns youngest son luca dotti about working with cocurators terence pepper and helen trompeteler and memories of his mother. A selection of garments inspired by audrey hepburns outfits after the recent opening of the exhibition that. Portraits of an icon written by terence pepper and helen trompeteler. Audrey hepburns life in elegant portraits her crossover from film to high fashion made audrey hepburn even more of a photographic favorite than most. This exhibit features photographs from hepburns early years in london as a dancer to her later years as an impassioned philanthropist. Portraits of an icon 01 by terence pepper, helen trompeteler isbn. Audrey hepburn the muse, the icon most familiar to us now only appears in photos after 1953, when roman holiday catapulted her into the limelight.
Portraits of an icon, which runs from july 2 to october 18, charts hepburns career from her early days as a chorus girl in the west end to her major motion pictures theres even. I keep this book of audrey hepburn portraits in the brown wrapper it came in to protect it. From the personal collections of audrey hepburn s sons sean hepburn ferrer and luca dotti comes audrey hepburn. Set of 2 audrey hepburn, portraits of an icon national. Portraits of an icon, from 2 july until 18 october 2015, will follow hepburns rise to fame, from her early years in holland and as a dancer and chorus girl in londons west end, to her becoming a stage and screen icon, culminating in her philanthropic work in later life. From her early years as a chorus girl in londons west end through to her philanthropic work in later life, portraits of an icon will celebrate one of the worlds most photographed and recognisable stars. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Jul 02, 2015 a rich collection of iconic and rare portraits of one of the worlds most photographed women, international film legend audrey hepburn. A byword for timeless elegance both onscreen and off, audrey hepburn is one of the twentieth centurys. Ive been an audrey hepburn fan for as long as i can remember. Recognised as a film and fashion icon, she was ranked by the american film institute as the thirdgreatest female screen legend in golden age hollywood, and was inducted into the international best dressed list hall of fame. Dec 03, 2014 you can book your tickets to audrey hepburn. During her lifetime, belgianborn british actress audrey hepburn 19291993, star of such films as roman holiday, sabrina, funny face, breakfast at tiffanys, my fair lady, charade, and two for the road, was recognized.
The hollywood actress, star of roman holiday and breakfast at tiffanys, was after all one of the most photographed and photogenic women of the 20 th century, whose grace shone out from a million pictures. Portraits of an icon, which runs from july 2 to october 18, charts hepburns career from her early days as a chorus girl in the west. During her lifetime, belgianborn british actress audrey hepburn 1929 1993, star of such films as roman holiday, sabrina, funny face, breakfast at tiffany s, my fair lady, charade, and two for the road, was recognized. Finally get a glimpse into the private world of audreys that no one ever knew about from the perspective of her son her children, friends she had over, her pets that she.
Portraits of an icon, an exhibition of 35 photographs of the actress. This fascinating photographic exhibition will illustrate the life of actress and fashion icon audrey hepburn, from her early years as a chorus girl in londons west end to her philanthropic work in later life. This exhibition at the national portrait gallery in london celebrates the life of one of the worlds most photographed and iconic faces, audrey hepburn. The national portrait gallery will mark the 65th anniversary of audrey hepburns role in petite sauce tartare at ciros now the npg archive with a major. Boasting more than 70 images which defined hepburns career as well as rare prints from iconic photographers of the twentieth century, such as irving penn and richard averdon, it also shows. I always wash my hands before openingthis must give you some idea of the regard i have for the book and its subject, all i can say is its priceless, read more. The 50s, remembers the dazzling star and why she continues to be an inspiration today. During her lifetime, belgianborn british actress audrey hepburn 19291993, star of such films as roman holiday, sabrina, funny face, breakfast at tiffanys, my fair lady, charade, and two for the road, was recognized around the world. As the national portrait gallery in london opens up the doors to its latest exhibition, audrey hepburn. Audrey hepburn has graced the screen in such classics as roman holiday and breakfast at tiffanys. Jun 20, 2016 audrey hepburn by barry paris reasons to get this. A riveting photographic exhibition, portraits of an icon, recently opened at londons national portrait gallery illustrates the life of actress and fashion maven audrey hepburn 19291993. A rich collection of iconic and rare portraits of one of the worlds most.
This is the first audrey we meet at the national portrait gallery in london. Portraits of an icon, proves fitting when one witnesses the sell. Portraits of an icon right now on the national portrait gallery website. Portraits of an icon terence pepper, helen trompeteler isbn. The hollywood actress, star of roman holiday and breakfast at tiffanys, was after all one of the most photographed and. But after gazing at her timeless beauty countless times, you are left wanting to see beneath the stylish facade. Portraits of an icon, national portrait gallery, london wc2, july 2 oct 18. Portraits of an icon this fascinating photographic exhibition will illustrate the life of actress and fashion icon audrey hepburn, from her early years as a chorus girl in londons west end to her philanthropic work in later life.
This author, barry, has done an outstanding job in investigating and interviewing people who were close friends, and costars of audreys to get their perspective of her. From the london exhibition curated by terrence pepper and audrey hepburns sons sean ferrer and luca dotti. Charted through over 145 portraits and supporting imges, audrey hepburn. By the age of nine, hepburn had perfected her pose. My daughter and my niece share this love of all things audrey so when my niece pointed out that the exhibit audrey hepburn. Jan 08, 2016 alongside iconic portraits, audrey hepburn. Beyond the screen is an upcoming photographic exhibition displaying rare portraits of the hollywood legend captured by a selection of high profile twentiethcentury photographers the collection brings together the work of terry oneill, norman parkinson, bob willoughby, eva sereny, mark shaw and douglas kirkland. A byword for timeless elegance both onscreen and off, audrey hepburn is one of the twentieth centurys most enduring style icons. This fascinating photographic exhibition will illustrate the life of actress and fashion icon audrey hepburn 19291993. From 1978 to 2014 he was the gallerys curator of photographs. Portraits of an icon, from 2 july until 18 october 2015, will follow hepburns rise to fame, from her early years in holland and as a dancer and chorus girl in londons west end, to her becoming a stage and. In these images, we see hepburn pout, pose and play, newly comfortable with the intimacy of the camera. But after gazing at her timeless beauty countless times, you are left.
From the personal collections of audrey hepburns sons sean hepburn ferrer and luca dotti comes audrey hepburn. Portraits of an icon in which a pair of hepburns ballet slippers feature alongside more than 70 images of the actress. Portraits of an icon, 2 july 18 october 2015, national portrait gallery audrey hepburn photographed wearing givenchy by norman parkinson, 1955. Audrey hepburn exhibition staged on site of night club. Portraits of an icon would be at the national portrait gallery in london, uk while i was there visiting my daughter, we, of course, had to make arrangements to go see it. A beautiful coffee table book of portraits of the actress, audrey hepburn. Charade will be the featured film on mubi on july 5. Audrey hepburns most glamorous moments audrey hepburn photos. Set of 2 audrey hepburn, portraits of an icon national portrait gallery keepsake. Audrey hepburns most glamorous moments audrey hepburn. His publications include the awardwinning vanity fair portraits 2008, beatles to bowie 2009 and hoppe portraits coauthor, 2011.
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