1996
From humanitarian assignments in war-torn countries to photoshoots with some of the world’s most prominent people and brands, Michel Comte is a celebrated contemporary magazine and fashion photographer who has worked all over the globe.
Collaborating with the likes of Vogue Italia, l'Uomo Vogue, Vanity Fair and Interview didn’t happen instantly for Comte. Born and raised in Zurich, Switzerland, the photographer began his career in art restoration, working on pieces by Andy Warhol and Yves Klein until 1979, when he secured his first assignment from fashion industry legend Karl Lagerfeld for French luxury house Chloé. Later, Lagerfeld arranged for Comte to work with Chanel, and from there, the photographer built relationships with numerous brands such as Dolce & Gabbana, Gianfranco Ferre, Ferrari, Hennessy, Hermès, Lancôme, Jaguar and more.
Comte worked on photoshoots with many celebrities and public figures such as Mike Tyson, Miles Davis, Sofia Coppola, Elijah Wood, Tina Turner and others.
While keeping busy with shoots, Comte also found time to set up his own humanitarian organization and established successful fundraising efforts with the International Red Cross that focused on supplying clean water to countries in need.
As a passionate mountain climber, Comte became intimately aware of global warming and has worked for decades to increase public awareness relating to climate change. Comte scaled mountains by air and foot to photograph the changes in ice caps — often returning to the same locations all over the world in order to document the disappearing ice.
Comte has exhibited internationally at institutions such as the Peggy Guggenheim Collection in Venice, the Kunst Haus Wien in Austria, the Verona Centro Internazionale di Fotografia and Munich Pinakothek der Moderne.
Find authentic Michel Comte photography on 1stDibs.
Beauty and Beast I
By Michel Comte
Located in Vienna, AT
For decades Michel Comte has been shooting protagonists from the world of art, film and entertainment. However, he does not only take photos – perhaps more than any other artist Comt...
Archival Pigment
Beauty and Beast
By Michel Comte
Located in Vienna, AT
For decades Michel Comte has been shooting protagonists from the world of art, film and entertainment. However, he does not only take photos – perhaps more than any other artist Comt...
Black and White
Price Upon Request
H 35.83 in W 35.83 in
Beauty & Beast, Daryl Hannah for L'Uomo Vogue - Fine Art Photography, 1992
By Michel Comte
Located in Vienna, AT
Black and White Photoraph of Actress Daryl Hannah in Lingerie lying on an Elephant's back, smoking, photographed by Michel Comnte for L'Uomo Vogue in 1992. All prints are limited edi...
Archival Pigment
$14,277
H 29.93 in W 36.23 in
Beauty & Beast - Jaime with Monkey in the Desert, Fine Art Photography, 1996
By Michel Comte
Located in Vienna, AT
“Jaime with Monkey, Beauty & Beast for VOGUE 1996” is an iconic limited edition fine art photograph by Michel Comte, created for Vogue at the height of Comte’s influential editor...
Archival Pigment
Price Upon Request
H 29.93 in W 35.83 in
Beauty and Beast II - Model in Desert with Monkey and Giraffe in the back
By Michel Comte
Located in Vienna, AT
Other sizes and high-end frame on request. For decades Michel Comte has been shooting protagonists from the world of art, film and entertainment. However, he does not only take photo...
Archival Pigment
$4,045
H 10.04 in W 7.88 in D 0.04 in
Safe Sex Photograph by Michel Comte, Contemporary, 1994, Unframed
By Michel Comte
Located in Roma, IT
Original vintage photograph realized by Michel Compte, featuring Sofia Coppola. Belongs to Comte's Series "Safe Sex". Excellent condition.
Photographic Paper
$3,569
H 7.88 in W 10.04 in D 0.04 in
Set of two Photographs by and with Michel Comte - Photographs - 1994
By Michel Comte
Located in Roma, IT
A pair of photographs realized in 1993 and 1994. The first, realized by Pat Beaudet, shows the photographer Michel Comte with friends. The second features Sofia Coppola, and belong...
Photographic Paper
Price Upon Request
H 39.77 in W 55.52 in
"Something in the way", photography by Cécile Plaisance (39.7x55.5in), 2022
By Cécile Plaisance
Located in Paris, France
"Something in the way", black and white photograph of a cheetah by Cécile Plaisance. In her new series of black and white photographs...
Satin Paper
$1,950
H 32 in W 24 in D 0.1 in
"Eva G and Gorilla " Photography 32" x 24" inch Edition of 5 by Lukas Dvorak
By Lukas Dvorak
Located in Culver City, CA
"Eva G and Gorilla " Photography 32" x 24" inch Edition of 5 by Lukas Dvorak Pigment print on Epson Fine ART paper 2015 The photo is signed on verso Comes with COA issued by the A...
Archival Paper, Pigment
$1,400
H 23 in W 16.5 in D 0.1 in
"Eva G and Gorilla" Photography 23" x 16.5" inch Edition 4/10 by Lukas Dvorak
By Lukas Dvorak
Located in Culver City, CA
"Eva G and Gorilla" Photography 23" x 16.5" inch Edition 4/10 by Lukas Dvorak Pigment print on Epson Fine ART paper 2015 The photo is signed on verso Comes with COA issued by the Ar...
Archival Paper, Pigment
Daryl Hannah for L'Uomo Vogue - Limited Edition Fine Art Photography
By Michel Comte
Located in Vienna, AT
Black and White Photoraph of Actress Daryl Hannah in Lingerie lying on an Elephant's back, smoking, photographed by Michel Comnte for L'Uomo Vogue in 1992. All prints are limited ed...
Archival Pigment
Sina & Anthony, 1995 - Limited Edition Fine Art Photography
By Andreas H. Bitesnich
Located in Vienna, AT
SINA & ANTHONY by Andreas H. Bitesnich is a striking work of fine art photography that explores the sculptural beauty, tension, and intimacy of the human form. Captured in Bitesn...
Archival Pigment
And God Created Eva, Eva Herzigove for Citizen K
By Rankin
Located in Vienna, AT
And God Created Eva Herzigova is a commanding black-and-white portrait that combines classical beauty, fearless sensuality, and a powerful sense of confrontation. The subject meets a...
Lambda
Rizzoli Nudes Archival Pigment Print, Color Photography, 1990s, New
By Michel Comte
Located in Vienna, AT
This color photograph by Michel Comte, created in the late 1990s, presents a staged interior scene defined by saturated tones and a cinematic atmosphere. Two female figures are arran...
Archival Pigment
Beauty and Beast II, Jumping with Zebra, 1996 - Limited Edition Fine Art Print
By Michel Comte
Located in Vienna, AT
Semi Nude Model in Zebra printed pants jumping in the desert with a Zebra, photographed by Michel Comte as part of the Series 'Beauty and the Beast' in 1996. All prints are limited...
Archival Pigment
Road Trip Black and White Photography, Archival Pigment Print, 1990s
By Antoine Verglas
Located in Vienna, AT
Road Trip, two models wearing only cowboy shoes and hats, photographed in black and white by Antoine Verglas in 1991. All prints are limited edition. Available in multiple sizes. Hig...
Archival Pigment
