Arthur Elgort Photography
American, b. 1940
One of the world’s most frequently imitated photographers, Arthur Elgort is a tireless innovator known for his lively “snapshot” style. He has freelanced for a range of top-tier magazines and luxury brands, and is credited with introducing movement and an emphasis on the wonders of natural light to the realm of fashion photography.
Born in 1940 in New York City, Elgort attended Stuyvesant High School and later studied painting at Hunter College before turning to photography. “I started as a painter, but I was a bad copy of Franz Kline,” explained Elgort in an interview with the New York Times. “I couldn’t draw. But I thought, ‘If I had a camera, I could capture something.’ So, I became a photographer.”
Elgort’s career began as a photo assistant to Swedish fashion photographer Gösta Peterson. He shot his first cover photo for Mademoiselle magazine. However, a series of groundbreakingly candid black and white photos Elgort took of a model playing with a dog for British Vogue in 1971 cemented his status as a star in fashion photography.
Elgort’s relaxed technique, which sees him capturing breezy images of models in what appear to be candid moments, was a refreshing and welcome change to the stiff and staged studio shoots that were characteristic of fashion photography during the 1970s and 1980s. As a result, Elgort has taken some of the fashion industry’s most iconic portraits, particularly of supermodels Cindy Crawford, Kate Moss, Naomi Campbell, Linda Evangelista, Claudia Schiffer and Christy Turlington.
For decades, Elgort has worked as a photographer at Vogue, and his striking black and white and color photos have also graced the pages of Rolling Stone, GQ and Glamour.
Elgort’s works are featured in galleries and museums around the world, including the International Center of Photography in New York City, the Museum of Fine Arts in Houston and the Victoria and Albert Museum in London.
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Artist: Arthur Elgort
Lauren Hutton in Central Park, 1975, Arthur Elgort
By Arthur Elgort
Located in Fairfield, CT
Artist: Arthur Elgort (1940)
Title: Lauren Hutton in Central Park, 1975
Year: 1975
Medium: Silver Gelatin Print
Edition: 3/30
Size: 11 x 14 inches
Condit...
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1970s Pop Art Arthur Elgort Photography
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Silver Gelatin
Simon & Garfunkel, NYC, 1983
By Arthur Elgort
Located in New York, NY
Signed by the photographer
Category
1980s Arthur Elgort Photography
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Archival Pigment
Jason Moran, Mark Whitfield, David Sánchez, and Paul Ellington, Harlem, 2000
By Arthur Elgort
Located in New York, NY
Signed by the photographer on certificate of authenticity
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Early 2000s Arthur Elgort Photography
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Archival Pigment
Christy Turlington in Portofino, Fine Art Photography, 1992
By Arthur Elgort
Located in Vienna, AT
Christy Turlington in Portfino, chilling on a boat, photographed by Arthur Elgort
All prints are limited edition. Available in multiple sizes. High-end framing on request.
All pri...
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Late 20th Century Contemporary Arthur Elgort Photography
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Archival Pigment
Maria Kowroski in white, New York City Ballet - Fine Art Photography, 1999
By Arthur Elgort
Located in Vienna, AT
Maria Kowroski for the New York City Ballet, dancing in a white Tutu, photographed by Arthur Elgort in 1999.
All prints are limited edition. Available in multiple sizes. High-end fr...
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Late 20th Century Contemporary Arthur Elgort Photography
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Archival Pigment
Models at Christian Lacroix´s Haute Couture Atelier, Fine Art Photography, 1988
By Arthur Elgort
Located in Vienna, AT
Models in haute couture dresses backstage at Christian Lacroix´s Haute Couture Atelier in Paris, photographed by Arthur Elgort in 1988.
All prints are limited edition. Available in multiple sizes. High-end framing on request.
All prints are done and signed by the artist. The collector receives an additional certificate of authenticity from the gallery.
This Arthur Elgort photograph, titled Models at Christian Lacroix's Haute Couture Atelier, Paris, 1988, is a visually rich and theatrical composition capturing the glamour and energy of haute couture fashion. The setting is a lavishly decorated room, bathed in soft natural light from tall French windows that open to the outside. The walls and ceiling are painted in a dreamy blend of blue and lavender hues, giving the space an ethereal ambiance.
The floral arrangements, haute couture garments, and ornate gold chandelier...
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Late 20th Century Contemporary Arthur Elgort Photography
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Archival Pigment
Shaun Casey, Harper´s Bazaar Italy, Fine Art Photography, 1978
By Arthur Elgort
Located in Vienna, AT
Shaun Casey twirling in a Gown for Italy´s Harper´s Bazaar, photographed by Arthur Elgort in 1978.
All prints are limited edition. Available in multiple sizes. High-end framing on r...
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Late 20th Century Contemporary Arthur Elgort Photography
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Archival Pigment
Kate Moss, for Italian Vogue, Fine Art Photography, 1992
By Arthur Elgort
Located in Vienna, AT
Supermodel Kate Moss waering a flower crown and a white jacket, photographed by Arthur Elgort.
All prints are limited edition. Available in multiple sizes. High-end framing on reque...
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Late 20th Century Contemporary Arthur Elgort Photography
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Archival Pigment
Kate Moss, Resting in Nepal, Fine Art Photography, 1993
By Arthur Elgort
Located in Vienna, AT
Kate Moss resting during a photo shoot photographed by iconic Arthur Elgort.
All prints are limited edition. Available in multiple sizes. High-end framing on request.
All prints a...
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1990s Contemporary Arthur Elgort Photography
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Archival Pigment
Kristen McMenamy at Mammoth Lake for Vogue Magazine - Fine Art Photography 1995
By Arthur Elgort
Located in Vienna, AT
Supermodel Kristen McMenamy hugging a Snowman, photographed by Arthur Elgort for Vogue Magazine at Mammoth Lake in 1995.
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1980s Contemporary Arthur Elgort Photography
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Archival Pigment
The Nutcracker, NYC Ballet - Ballerinas on Stage, Fine Art Photography 1978
By Arthur Elgort
Located in Vienna, AT
Ballerinas on Stage dancing the Nutcracker, NYC Ballet, photographed by Arthur Elgort in 1978.
All prints are limited edition. Available in multiple sizes....
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Arthur Elgort Photography
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Archival Pigment
Claudia Schiffer for Valentino, Rome - Fine Art Photography, 1997
By Arthur Elgort
Located in Vienna, AT
All prints are limited edition. Available in multiple sizes. High-end framing on request.
All prints are done and signed by the artist. The collector receives an additional certific...
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1990s Contemporary Arthur Elgort Photography
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Archival Pigment
Gail Elliott, Yasmin Le Bon, Christy Turlington and Linda Evangelista, NY 1987
By Arthur Elgort
Located in Vienna, AT
Group Portrait of four 90s Supermodels Gail Elliott, Yasmin Le Bon, Christy Turlington and Linda Evangelista on the streets of New York, photographed by Arthur Elgort in 1987.
All p...
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1980s Contemporary Arthur Elgort Photography
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Archival Pigment
Heather Stewart Whyte - Nude Model in Water, Fine Art Photography, 1991
By Arthur Elgort
Located in Vienna, AT
All prints are limited edition. Available in multiple sizes. High-end framing on request.
All prints are done and signed by the artist. The collector receives an additional certific...
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1980s Contemporary Arthur Elgort Photography
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Archival Pigment
Heather, Susan, and Irene, Watermill NY, for Italian Vogue - Photography 1991
By Arthur Elgort
Located in Vienna, AT
All prints are limited edition. Available in multiple sizes. High-end framing on request.
All prints are done and signed by the artist. The collector receives an additional certific...
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1990s Contemporary Arthur Elgort Photography
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Archival Pigment
Jeny Howorth, Watermill, NY for Pelle Magazine - Fine Art Photography 1987
By Arthur Elgort
Located in Vienna, AT
All prints are limited edition. Available in multiple sizes. High-end framing on request.
All prints are done and signed by the artist. The collector receives an additional certific...
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1980s Contemporary Arthur Elgort Photography
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Archival Pigment
Annie get your Gun - Carmen Kass on a Hors for Vogue, Fine Art Photography, 2002
By Arthur Elgort
Located in Vienna, AT
Actress Carmen Cass lying on the back of a Painthorse, holding a Gun, photographed by Arther Elgort for Vogue in 2002.
All prints are limited edition. Available in multiple sizes. H...
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1980s Contemporary Arthur Elgort Photography
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Archival Pigment
Gisele Bündchen in Louis Vuitton - Portrait by Pool, Fine Art Photography, 1999
By Arthur Elgort
Located in Vienna, AT
Supermodel Gisele Bündchen Walking by a Pool in an LV Bikini, photographed for Vogue by Arthur Elgort in 1999.
All prints are limited edition. Available in multiple sizes. High-end ...
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1980s Contemporary Arthur Elgort Photography
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Archival Pigment
Jon Hendricks in Harlem, NYC, The New Yorker
By Arthur Elgort
Located in New York, NY
Artist's Proof
Signed by the photographer on the verso
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Early 2000s Arthur Elgort Photography
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Archival Pigment
Azzedine Alaïa and Naomi Campbell, Paris
By Arthur Elgort
Located in New York, NY
Edition of 30
Signed by the photographer on the verso
Category
1980s Arthur Elgort Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
Alek Wek for Vogue - four models in black powersuits, fine art photography, 1997
By Arthur Elgort
Located in Vienna, AT
All prints are limited edition. Available in multiple sizes. High-end framing on request.
All prints are done and signed by the artist. The collector receives an additional certific...
Category
1990s Contemporary Arthur Elgort Photography
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Archival Pigment
Shaun Casey, Italian Harper’s Bazaar, 1978
By Arthur Elgort
Located in New York, NY
Signed by the photographer on certificate of authenticity
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1970s Arthur Elgort Photography
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Archival Pigment
Stella Diving, Watermill, Long Island, New York, VOGUE
By Arthur Elgort
Located in New York, NY
Signed by the photographer.
Larger sizes are available upon request.
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1990s Arthur Elgort Photography
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Archival Pigment
Romance: Christian Lacroix Haute Couture Atelier
By Arthur Elgort
Located in New York, NY
Signed by the photographer
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1980s Arthur Elgort Photography
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Archival Pigment
Fire Island, New York
By Arthur Elgort
Located in New York, NY
Signed by the photographer
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1970s Arthur Elgort Photography
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Silver Gelatin
Oscar De La Renta and Karl Lagerfeld, Paris
By Arthur Elgort
Located in New York, NY
Signed by the photographer
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21st Century and Contemporary Arthur Elgort Photography
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Photographic Paper
Emma Underwater - b&w Underwater Nude, Fine Art Photography, 1990
By Arthur Elgort
Located in Vienna, AT
Underwater Nude with reflections on the water surface, photographed by Arthur Elgort in 1990.
All prints are limited edition. Available in multiple sizes. High-end framing on request.
All prints are done and signed by the artist. The collector receives an additional certificate of authenticity from the gallery.
The sun reflects the soft water riples on a Model's nude chest. The lower half of her face is visible underwater, the upper half is hidden behind the reflections of her own body on the underside of the water's surface. The soft waves create texture throughout the whole image. The soft black and grey shades make the image appear almost abstract at first sight, inviting the viewer to step closer and explore.
Claudia Schiffer causing a mob in Rome, Kate Moss dancing on the tables in Paris – star...
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20th Century Contemporary Arthur Elgort Photography
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Archival Pigment
Naomi Campbell in Paris
By Arthur Elgort
Located in New York, NY
Signed by the photographer on the verso
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Late 20th Century Arthur Elgort Photography
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Silver Gelatin
Gail Elliott, Yasmin Le Bon, Christy Turlington and Linda Evangelista, New York
By Arthur Elgort
Located in New York, NY
Signed by the photographer
Category
1980s Arthur Elgort Photography
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Silver Gelatin
Rubbernecking, Giraffe Manor, Kenya, VOGUE
By Arthur Elgort
Located in New York, NY
Signed by the photographer
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Early 2000s Arthur Elgort Photography
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Archival Pigment
Alva Chinn, Rosie Vela, and Karen Bjornson, Halston
By Arthur Elgort
Located in New York, NY
Signed by the photographer
Category
1970s Arthur Elgort Photography
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Silver Gelatin
Kate Moss in Nepal, British VOGUE
By Arthur Elgort
Located in New York, NY
Signed by the photographer
Category
1990s Arthur Elgort Photography
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Archival Pigment
Up, Up, and Away, Fran Summers, West Hampton, NY, British VOGUE
By Arthur Elgort
Located in New York, NY
Signed by the photographer
Category
2010s Arthur Elgort Photography
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Archival Pigment
Shaun Casey, Italian Harper’s Bazaar
By Arthur Elgort
Located in New York, NY
Signed by the photographer
Category
1970s Arthur Elgort Photography
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Archival Pigment
Naomi Campbell, Paris, Alaia
By Arthur Elgort
Located in New York, NY
Signed by the photographer
Category
1980s Arthur Elgort Photography
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Archival Pigment
Christy Turlington, New York City
By Arthur Elgort
Located in New York, NY
Signed by the photographer
Category
1990s Arthur Elgort Photography
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Silver Gelatin
Wycliff Gordon, New York City
By Arthur Elgort
Located in New York, NY
Signed by the photographer
Category
1990s Arthur Elgort Photography
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Silver Gelatin
Susanne Bartsch and Company, New York City
By Arthur Elgort
Located in New York, NY
Signed by the photographer
Category
1990s Arthur Elgort Photography
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Silver Gelatin
Karl Lagerfeld, Paris
By Arthur Elgort
Located in New York, NY
Signed by the photographer
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1980s Arthur Elgort Photography
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Silver Gelatin
Manolo Blahnik, Paris
By Arthur Elgort
Located in New York, NY
Signed by the photographer
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Early 2000s Arthur Elgort Photography
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Silver Gelatin
Lion in Africa
By Arthur Elgort
Located in New York, NY
Signed by the photographer
Category
1990s Arthur Elgort Photography
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Silver Gelatin
Rei Kawakubo, Paris
By Arthur Elgort
Located in New York, NY
Signed by the photographer
Category
1980s Arthur Elgort Photography
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Silver Gelatin
Claudia Schiffer, Rome, Valentino
By Arthur Elgort
Located in New York, NY
Signed by the photographer
Category
1990s Arthur Elgort Photography
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Silver Gelatin
Lisa Taylor in the TWA Lounge, JFK Airport, New York City, VOGUE
By Arthur Elgort
Located in New York, NY
Signed by the photographer
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1970s Arthur Elgort Photography
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Silver Gelatin
Linda Evangelista, Scotland, VOGUE
By Arthur Elgort
Located in New York, NY
Signed by the photographer
Category
1990s Arthur Elgort Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
Gia, Fire Island, NY
By Arthur Elgort
Located in New York, NY
Signed by the photographer
Category
1980s Arthur Elgort Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
In The Studio, New York City, VOGUE
By Arthur Elgort
Located in New York, NY
Signed by the photographer
Category
1970s Arthur Elgort Photography
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Archival Pigment
Bonnie Berman, Palm Beach, FL, VOGUE
By Arthur Elgort
Located in New York, NY
Signed by the photographer
Category
1980s Arthur Elgort Photography
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Archival Pigment
Self Portrait at Home, New York City
By Arthur Elgort
Located in New York, NY
Signed by the photographer
Category
1980s Arthur Elgort Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
Liya Kebede and André 3000, VOGUE
By Arthur Elgort
Located in New York, NY
Signed by the photographer
Category
Early 2000s Arthur Elgort Photography
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Archival Pigment
Liya Kebede and André 3000, VOGUE
By Arthur Elgort
Located in New York, NY
Signed by the photographer
Category
Early 2000s Arthur Elgort Photography
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Archival Pigment
Naomi Campbell and Christy Turlington, Parlange Plantation on False River, VOGUE
By Arthur Elgort
Located in New York, NY
Signed by the photographer
Category
1990s Arthur Elgort Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
Kate Moss at Cafe Lipp, Paris, VOGUE Italia
By Arthur Elgort
Located in New York, NY
Signed by the photographer
Category
1990s Arthur Elgort Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
Nadja Auermann Crossing Park Ave., VOGUE
By Arthur Elgort
Located in New York, NY
Signed by the photographer
Category
1990s Arthur Elgort Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
Caroline Trentini and David Alvarez, New York City, VOGUE
By Arthur Elgort
Located in New York, NY
Signed by the photographer
Category
Early 2000s Arthur Elgort Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
Lisa Taylor Driving over the GW Bridge, New York City, VOGUE
By Arthur Elgort
Located in New York, NY
Signed by the photographer
Category
1970s Arthur Elgort Photography
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Archival Pigment
Christy Turlington, New Orleans, LA, British VOGUE
By Arthur Elgort
Located in New York, NY
Signed by the photographer
Category
1990s Arthur Elgort Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
Christian Lacroix Haute Couture Atelier, Paris
By Arthur Elgort
Located in New York, NY
Signed by the photographer
Category
1980s Arthur Elgort Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
Arthur Elgort photography for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a wide variety of authentic Arthur Elgort photography available for sale on 1stDibs. If you’re browsing the collection of photography to introduce a pop of color in a neutral corner of your living room or bedroom, you can find work that includes elements of blue and other colors. You can also browse by medium to find art by Arthur Elgort in archival pigment print, pigment print, silver gelatin print and more. Much of the original work by this artist or collective was created during the 20th century and is mostly associated with the contemporary style. Not every interior allows for large Arthur Elgort photography, so small editions measuring 8 inches across are available. Customers who are interested in this artist might also find the work of Greg Gorman, Michel Comte, and Gered Mankowitz. Arthur Elgort photography prices can differ depending upon medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $4,500 and tops out at $21,000, while the average work can sell for $9,625.