
Horst P. Horst – an introduction
The idealised figures and spot-lit style of Horst's images shaped the way fashion was presented in the 20th century
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Horst P. Horst
One of the 20th century's premier photographers, Horst P. Horst (1906 – 99) was a master of light, composition and atmospheric illusion, who conjured a world of sensual sophistication. The V&A's collection features a wide selection of work from across his 60-year career – including his work for Vogue, celebrity portraiture, nudes, travel images and botanical studies, in both black & white and colour.
Read more See lessThe idealised figures and spot-lit style of Horst's images shaped the way fashion was presented in the 20th century
Watch the behind-the-scenes preparations to create new colour prints for the major Horst retrospective exhibition at the V&A
Original film footage from the Vogue cutting room floor gives a fascinating insight into the history of fashion publishing
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