Iconic silver gelatin photograph by Philippe Halsman from the Halsman/Dalí 1981 portfolio of ten photographs taken in 1953. Verso stamped "Halsman/Dalí - Copyright Philippe Halsman '81" along with the edition number. Comes with the portfolio's frontispiece and forward by his wife, Yvonne Halsman.

Framed to museum-grade standards in a 1 1/4 inch wide handmade cappuccino black wood frame, with 8-ply white conservation mat, and protected by Tru Vue Optium Museum Acrylic® glazing.  Mat opening size: 12 3/4 x 9 1/2; overall size with frame: 20 3/4 17 1/2 inches.  As with all of our framed art, the frame and framing materials are new.  The photograph is excellent condition, having never been previously displayed, and once framed is stored in a controlled environment away from light.
 
Philippe Halsman (1906-1979) was a highly influential photographer, best known for his innovative portrait photography and collaborations with Salvador Dalí.  He was born in Latvia, later became a naturalized American citizen.  Halsman's work was characterized by his creative approach to capturing the essence of his subjects.  He often used humor, surrealism, and unexpected elements to create striking and memorable portraits.  One of his famous techniques was the "jumpology" series, where he photographed his subjects, including celebrities and public figures, while they were mid-air, capturing their playful and spontaneous expressions.

Throughout his career, Philippe Halsman worked with prestigious magazines such as Life, Vogue, and Esquire, with his photographs gracing numerous covers, and he photographed numerous well-known figures, including Marilyn Monroe, Audrey Hepburn, Albert Einstein, Winston Churchill, and many others.  He also published several books showcasing his photographs and insights into his unique artistic approach.  Philippe Halsman's work has left a lasting impact on the world of photography, and his contributions to the art form are still celebrated and admired to this day.  It has been said that before there was Photoshop, there was Halsman.