Francesco Scavullo Portrait Photography

American, 1921-2004

Francesco Scavullo (1921–2004) was an American fashion photographer celebrated for his glamorous, highly polished style that helped define the look of late-20th-century popular culture. Born in Staten Island, New York, Scavullo began experimenting with photography in his teens, often using his sisters as models. After assisting Horst P. Horst at Vogue, he established his own career and quickly became one of the most in-demand photographers of his generation. Scavullo is best known for his decades-long collaboration with Cosmopolitan, where his bold, sensual, and confident images of women graced more than three decades of covers, beginning in the 1960s. His portraits extended well beyond fashion: he photographed countless celebrities, from Hollywood stars to musicians and cultural icons, including Barbra Streisand, Madonna, Grace Kelly, and Andy Warhol. His approach balanced glamour with intimacy, making his subjects appear both larger-than-life and approachable. Over the years, Scavullo published several books, including Scavullo on Beauty (1972), Scavullo Women (1982), and Scavullo: Photographs 1948–1984, which solidified his place in both the fashion and fine art worlds. His work has been exhibited internationally and is part of major collections, including the Museum of Modern Art in New York. For collectors, Scavullo’s posters, exhibition prints, and signed ephemera hold strong value. They not only capture the aesthetics of an era but also represent the enduring appeal of an artist whose images helped shape the public’s perception of beauty, celebrity, and style in the latter half of the 20th century.

Artist: Francesco Scavullo

Francesco ScavulloFrancesco Scavullo Celebrity Photography Print, 1986, Framed, Debbie Harry, 2004

$1,695

Francesco Scavullo Celebrity Photography Print, 1986, Framed, Debbie Harry

By Francesco Scavullo

Located in Washington, DC

Artist: Francesco Scavullo (after) Title: Deborah Harry, 1986 Portfolio: A Photographic Retrospective, Volume I: Song Medium: Gelatin Silver Print Year: 2004 Edition: Outside the edi...

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Early 2000s Photorealist Francesco Scavullo Portrait Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Francesco ScavulloFrancesco Scavullo Celebrity Photography Print, 1973, Framed, Mick Jagger, 2004

$3,995

Francesco Scavullo Celebrity Photography Print, 1973, Framed, Mick Jagger

By Francesco Scavullo

Located in Washington, DC

Artist: Francesco Scavullo (after) Title: Mick Jagger, 1973 Portfolio: A Photographic Retrospective, Volume I: Song Medium: Gelatin Silver Print Year: 2004 Edition: 99/150 Signed: Si...

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Early 2000s Photorealist Francesco Scavullo Portrait Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Francesco ScavulloFrancesco Scavullo Celebrity Photography Print, 1969, Framed, Janis Joplin, 2004

$1,695

Francesco Scavullo Celebrity Photography Print, 1969, Framed, Janis Joplin

By Francesco Scavullo

Located in Washington, DC

Artist: Francesco Scavullo (after) Title: Janis Joplin, 1969 Portfolio: A Photographic Retrospective, Volume I: Song Medium: Gelatin Silver Print Year: 2004 Edition: 106/150 Signed: ...

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Early 2000s Photorealist Francesco Scavullo Portrait Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Francesco ScavulloFrancesco Scavullo Celebrity Photography Print, 1984, Framed, Sting, 2004

$1,695

Francesco Scavullo Celebrity Photography Print, 1984, Framed, Sting

By Francesco Scavullo

Located in Washington, DC

Artist: Francesco Scavullo (after) Title: Sting, 1984 Portfolio: A Photographic Retrospective, Volume I: Song Medium: Gelatin Silver Print Year: 2004 Edition: AP 7/50 (aside from the...

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Early 2000s Photorealist Francesco Scavullo Portrait Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Francesco ScavulloMick Jagger, 1973/2004

$3,200

Mick Jagger

By Francesco Scavullo

Located in New York, NY

Highly-regarded fashion photographer Francesco Scavullo photographed Mick Jagger in 1973. The photographer's prolific work was comprised into ten portfolios by his manager/collaborat...

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20th Century Francesco Scavullo Portrait Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Francesco ScavulloFrancesco Scavullo Celebrity Photography Print, 1974, Framed, Cher, 2004

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Francesco Scavullo Celebrity Photography Print, 1974, Framed, Cher

By Francesco Scavullo

Located in Washington, DC

Artist: Francesco Scavullo (after) Title: Cher, 1974 Portfolio: A Photographic Retrospective, Volume I: Song Medium: Gelatin Silver Print Year: 2004 Edition: 150 Signed: Signed in pe...

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Early 2000s Photorealist Francesco Scavullo Portrait Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Francesco ScavulloFrancesco Scavullo Celebrity Photography Print, 1982, Framed, Lena Home, 2004

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Francesco Scavullo Celebrity Photography Print, 1982, Framed, Lena Home

By Francesco Scavullo

Located in Washington, DC

Artist: Francesco Scavullo (after) Title: Lena Home, 1982 Portfolio: A Photographic Retrospective, Volume I: Song Medium: Gelatin Silver Print Year: 2004 Edition: 106/150 Signed: Sig...

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Early 2000s Photorealist Francesco Scavullo Portrait Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Francesco ScavulloFrancesco Scavullo Celebrity Photography Print, 1977, Framed, Pavarotti, 2004

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Francesco Scavullo Celebrity Photography Print, 1977, Framed, Pavarotti

By Francesco Scavullo

Located in Washington, DC

Artist: Francesco Scavullo (after) Title: Pavarotti, 1977 Portfolio: A Photographic Retrospective, Volume I: Song Medium: Gelatin Silver Print Year: 2004 Edition: 106/150 Signed: Sig...

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Early 2000s Photorealist Francesco Scavullo Portrait Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Francesco ScavulloFrancesco Scavullo Celebrity Photography Print, 1977, Framed, Ravi Skankar, 2004

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Francesco Scavullo Celebrity Photography Print, 1977, Framed, Ravi Skankar

By Francesco Scavullo

Located in Washington, DC

Artist: Francesco Scavullo (after) Title: Ravi Skankar, 1977 Portfolio: A Photographic Retrospective, Volume I: Song Medium: Gelatin Silver Print Year: 2004 Edition: 106/150 Signed: ...

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Early 2000s Photorealist Francesco Scavullo Portrait Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Francesco ScavulloFrancesco Scavullo Celebrity Photography Print, 1977, Framed, Bernadette Peters, 2004

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Francesco Scavullo Celebrity Photography Print, 1977, Framed, Bernadette Peters

By Francesco Scavullo

Located in Washington, DC

Artist: Francesco Scavullo (after) Title: Bernadette Peters, 1977 Portfolio: A Photographic Retrospective, Volume I: Song Medium: Gelatin Silver Print Year: 2004 Edition: 106/150 Sig...

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Early 2000s Photorealist Francesco Scavullo Portrait Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Francesco ScavulloJay and Jed Johnson I

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Jay and Jed Johnson I

By Francesco Scavullo

Located in New York, NY

Gelatin silver print Studio stamp in black ink, verso This artwork is offered by ClampArt, located in New York City.

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Late 20th Century Other Art Style Francesco Scavullo Portrait Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Francesco ScavulloJay and Jed Johnson II

Price Upon Request

Jay and Jed Johnson II

By Francesco Scavullo

Located in New York, NY

Gelatin silver print Studio stamp in black ink, verso This artwork is offered by ClampArt, located in New York City.

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Late 20th Century Other Art Style Francesco Scavullo Portrait Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Ed FeingershMarilyn Quiet Moment 1955 (Framed), 1955

$301

H 10 in W 12 in D 2.5 in

Marilyn Quiet Moment 1955 (Framed)

By Ed Feingersh

Located in London, GB

Marylin Monroe relaxes on a couch in her hotel room at the Ambassador Hotel in New York City. TITLE: MARYLIN QUIET MOMENT 1955 PHOTO: ED FEINGERSH PAPER: SILVER GELATIN RESIN PRINT...

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1950s Francesco Scavullo Portrait Photography

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Photographic Paper, Silver Gelatin

Dick Lebowitz And Tom Young Vintage Silver Gelatin Photograph Print, Girls on a Beach Photo, Two Man Show, 1982

$850

H 11 in W 14 in

Vintage Silver Gelatin Photograph Print, Girls on a Beach Photo, Two Man Show

Located in Surfside, FL

Richard Lebowitz, b. 1937, American, (RISD Faculty 1964-1995, Photography; Professor Emeritus) Tom Young, b. 1951, American, (RISD MFA 1977, Photography) TIT...

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1980s American Modern Francesco Scavullo Portrait Photography

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Photographic Paper, Silver Gelatin

Baron WolmanThe GTO's 1968 Groupies, signed limited edition silver gelatin print, 1968

$1,800

H 14 in W 11 in

The GTO's 1968 Groupies, signed limited edition silver gelatin print

By Baron Wolman

Located in Austin, TX

The GTO's by Baron Wolman, taken in San Francisco in 1968 as part of Baron's Groupies series, taken for Rolling Stone magazine. Limited edition number 6/150, signed and noted by Baron Wolman 11x14” hand printed silver gelatin print. The GTOs (Girls Together Outrageously) were an all-girl group from the Los Angeles area, specifically the Sunset Strip scene. Featuring Miss Pamela...

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Late 20th Century Photorealist Francesco Scavullo Portrait Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Baron WolmanPamela Des Barres 1968 Groupies, signed limited edition silver gelatin print, 1969

$2,500

H 16 in W 20 in

Pamela Des Barres 1968 Groupies, signed limited edition silver gelatin print

By Baron Wolman

Located in Austin, TX

Miss Pamela by Baron Wolman, taken in Los Angeles in 1968 as part of Baron's Groupies series, taken for Rolling Stone magazine. Limited edition number 2/1...

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Late 20th Century Photorealist Francesco Scavullo Portrait Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Baron WolmanJimi Hendrix by Baron Wolman signed limited edition 16x20" print, 1969

$2,500

H 20 in W 16 in

Jimi Hendrix by Baron Wolman signed limited edition 16x20" print

By Baron Wolman

Located in Austin, TX

Jimi Hendrix by iconic photographer, Baron Wolman. Taken at the Travelodge Motel, San Francisco, February 1968 One copy available Signed limited edition #30/175 20x16” hand printed ...

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1960s Photorealist Francesco Scavullo Portrait Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Giancarlo Botti'Bardot Cleans Up' Brigitte Bardot Limited Edition Silver gelatin print, 1961

$1,100

H 20 in W 16 in

'Bardot Cleans Up' Brigitte Bardot Limited Edition Silver gelatin print

By Giancarlo Botti

Located in London, GB

'Private Dancer' Brigitte Bardot 1961 by Giancarlo Botti Wonderfully intimate shot of the French sex symbol and icon, Brigitte Bardot, on set of the film 'A Very Private Affair' w...

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1960s Modern Francesco Scavullo Portrait Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Baron WolmanMiss Sparky 1968 Groupies, signed limited edition silver gelatin print, 1969

$2,500

H 20 in W 16 in

Miss Sparky 1968 Groupies, signed limited edition silver gelatin print

By Baron Wolman

Located in Austin, TX

Miss Sparky by Baron Wolman, taken in Los Angeles in 1968 as part of Baron's Groupies series, taken for Rolling Stone magazine. Limited edition number 2/150, signed and noted by Bar...

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Late 20th Century Photorealist Francesco Scavullo Portrait Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Jean-Pierre Bonnotte'Jane Birkin' 1968 Saint Tropez (Silver Gelatin Print), 1968

$355

H 16 in W 12 in

'Jane Birkin' 1968 Saint Tropez (Silver Gelatin Print)

By Jean-Pierre Bonnotte

Located in London, GB

'Jane Birkin' August 1968 Saint Tropez by Jean-Pierre Bonnotte A stunning shot of the British supermodel, actress, singer and sex symbol - adopted by France when she became the wif...

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1960s Modern Francesco Scavullo Portrait Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Alec ByrneRock and Roll Circus Group Portrait, 1968

$1,200

H 16 in W 20 in

Rock and Roll Circus Group Portrait

By Alec Byrne

Located in Austin, TX

Signed limited edition, archival pigment print from photographer Alec Byrne, taken during the Rock and Roll Circus taping on December 11th, 1968 featuring, ...

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Late 20th Century Photorealist Francesco Scavullo Portrait Photography

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Archival Pigment, Silver Gelatin

Baron WolmanKaren Seltenrich "Groupies", signed limited edition silver gelatin print, 1970

$2,500

H 20 in W 16 in

Karen Seltenrich "Groupies", signed limited edition silver gelatin print

By Baron Wolman

Located in Austin, TX

Karen Seltenrich by Baron Wolman, taken in San Francisco in 1970 as part of Baron's Groupies series, taken for Rolling Stone magazine. Limited edition number 14/150, signed and note...

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Late 20th Century Photorealist Francesco Scavullo Portrait Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Ebet RobertsStevie Ray Vaughan by Ebet Roberts, 1986

$1,400

H 20 in W 16 in

Stevie Ray Vaughan by Ebet Roberts

By Ebet Roberts

Located in Austin, TX

Stevie Ray Vaughan backstage at the Orpheum Theatre in Memphis,TN on August 26, 1986, taken by photographer, Ebet Roberts. Signed limited edition, ...

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Late 20th Century Photorealist Francesco Scavullo Portrait Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Ebet RobertsWillie Nelson by Ebet Roberts, 1980

$1,400

H 20 in W 16 in

Willie Nelson by Ebet Roberts

By Ebet Roberts

Located in Austin, TX

Willie Nelson at The Palladium in NYC on December 11, 1980 by Ebet Roberts. Signed limited edition, hand printed silver gelatin print. Ebet Roberts began her career in 1977 when sh...

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Late 20th Century Photorealist Francesco Scavullo Portrait Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Previously Available Items

Francesco ScavulloDiana Ross, 1979, 2004

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H 29.25 in W 25.5 in

Diana Ross, 1979

By Francesco Scavullo

Located in Washington, DC

Artist: Francesco Scavullo (after) Title: Diana Ross, 1979 Portfolio: A Photographic Retrospective, Volume I: Song Medium: Gelatin Silver Print Year: 2004 Edition: 106/150 Signed: Si...

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Early 2000s Photorealist Francesco Scavullo Portrait Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Francesco ScavulloDeborah Harry, 1986, 2004

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Deborah Harry, 1986

By Francesco Scavullo

Located in Washington, DC

Artist: Francesco Scavullo (after) Title: Deborah Harry, 1974 Portfolio: A Photographic Retrospective, Volume I: Song Medium: Gelatin Silver Print Year: 2004 Edition: 106/150 Signed:...

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Early 2000s Photorealist Francesco Scavullo Portrait Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Francesco ScavulloSting, 1984, 2004

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H 24 in W 20 in

Sting, 1984

By Francesco Scavullo

Located in Washington, DC

Artist: Francesco Scavullo (after) Title: Sting, 1984 Portfolio: A Photographic Retrospective, Volume I: Song Medium: Gelatin Silver Print Year: 2004 Edition: 150 Signed: Signed in p...

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Early 2000s Photorealist Francesco Scavullo Portrait Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Francesco ScavulloMuhammad Ali, Photograph by Francesco Scavullo, 1982

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H 32.5 in W 21 in

Muhammad Ali, Photograph by Francesco Scavullo

By Francesco Scavullo

Located in Long Island City, NY

Artist: Francesco Scavullo Title: Muhammad Ali, 1982 Medium: Gelatin Silver Print, stamped verso Image Size: 29.5 x 19 inches Size: 32.5 x 21 in. (82.55 x 53.34 cm)

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1980s Contemporary Francesco Scavullo Portrait Photography

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Photographic Paper, Silver Gelatin

Francesco ScavulloJanis Joplin, 1969

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H 21.25 in W 16 in

Janis Joplin

By Francesco Scavullo

Located in Long Island City, NY

Artist: Francesco Scavullo Title: Janis Joplin Year: 1969 Medium: Gelatin Silver Print, studio stamped verso Size: 13.75 x 9 in. (34.93 x 22.86 cm) ...

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1960s Contemporary Francesco Scavullo Portrait Photography

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Silver Gelatin

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