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How did Herb Ritts get into photography?
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Herb Ritts got into photography because of his friend, the actor Richard Gere. Before Gere became famous, Ritts agreed to take promotional photos of him in front of a classic car. The media widely circulated the photograph, and Ritts became more interested in the art form. You'll find a range of Herb Ritts photographic art on 1stDibs.
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Jackie Joyner-Kersee (Olympic Three-time Gold Medalist), Point Dume
By Herb Ritts, 1952-2002
Located in New York, NY
Toned Gelatin Silver Print.
Titled, dated, and numbered by the photographer.
Category
1980s Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
Waterfall, Hollywood
By Herb Ritts, 1952-2002
Located in New York, NY
All editions signed by the photographer.
Category
1980s Photography
Price Upon Request
Male Nude (Headless), Los Angeles
By Herb Ritts, 1952-2002
Located in New York, NY
All editions signed by the photographer.
Category
1980s Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
Price Upon Request
Fred with Tires, Hollywood
By Herb Ritts, 1952-2002
Located in New York, NY
Signed by the photographer.
Category
1980s Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
Price Upon Request
Curved Torso, Hollywood
By Herb Ritts, 1952-2002
Located in New York, NY
All editions signed by the photographer.
Category
1880s Photography
Price Upon Request
Jack Nicholson, Los Angeles
By Herb Ritts, 1952-2002
Located in New York, NY
All editions signed by the photographer.
Category
1980s Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
Price Upon Request


