272 - Desert Nude on Rock Outcrop, c. 1950s, original vintage black-and-white gelatin silver print. Dimensions approximately 13" x 10.6". This breath-taking outdoor masterwork captures a stunning nude female model perched atop a rugged rock formation, looking down in profile against a vast, sweeping California desert expanse bounded by distant mountains under a crisp sky. The composition perfectly exhibits de Dienes’ celebrated ability to harmonize the soft contours of the female form with the harsh, deep-focus textures of natural topography under the brilliant, high-contrast glare of the midday sun.

Desert Nude on Rock Outcrop, c. 1950s, original vintage black-and-white gelatin silver print. Dimensions approximately 13" x 10.6". This breath-taking outdoor masterwork captures a stunning nude female model perched atop a rugged rock formation, looking down in profile against a vast, sweeping California desert expanse bounded by distant mountains under a crisp sky. The composition perfectly exhibits de Dienes’ celebrated ability to harmonize the soft contours of the female form with the harsh, deep-focus textures of natural topography under the brilliant, high-contrast glare of the midday sun. André de Dienes (1913–1985) was a legendary Hungarian-born American photographer who achieved worldwide celebrity status for his iconic fashion work, pin-up layouts, and masterfully lit artistic figure studies. He is most famously celebrated as the photographer who first discovered and documented a young Marilyn Monroe (then Norma Jeane Baker), capturing some of her most definitive early portraits. Operating out of his renowned Sunset Plaza Drive studio in Hollywood, de Dienes pioneered a distinct, naturalistic approach to fine art and glamour photography, often utilizing rich shadows, outdoor environments, and innovative staging to celebrate the human form with joyful energy and technical precision. ANDRE DE DIENES Vintage Photo 1950s-1960s Nude Study. The provenance of this photo is from a deceased collector. The dimensions are Approx. 13" x 10.6" (variances can occur). This black and white gelatin photo was printed in small format (most probably as a contact sheet). It definetely was used during his selection of photographs for his books: The Nude, Nude Pattern and Best Nudes edited by The Bodley Head, London 1950s - 1960s and many Magazines in the USA and England . György Ikafalvi-Dienes (born, December 18, 1913 – April 11, 1985), known as André de Dienes, was a Hungarian photographer, noted for his work with Marilyn Monroe and his nude photography. THIS IS A RESERVE AUCTION, and the final price will include a Buyer’s Premium. Please, view our full terms and conditions. ARTELISTED IS LICENSED IN THE US STATES OF FLORIDA AND TEXAS. All the items purchased through Artelisted must be shipped. We no longer offer or accept local pick-ups for any sold lots. The shipment will be made directly by Artelisted. Shipping insurance is the responsibility of the buyer. Ask us if you want to add insurance cost. Note that if there is loss or damage due to bad handling by the transporter, this loss will be assumed only by the buyer. We mainly ship via USPS Ground Advantage, UPS and Fedex International. If you do not pay during the 48 hrs after the end of the event, your credit card on file will be charged 2 days after the auction. All items must be paid in full within five (5) days of the sale date. Any lots remaining unpaid after the 5-day period will be considered and reported in default. The unpaid items may be re-sold at Artelisted sole discretion and without further notice to the original bidder. Items returned to our facility after shipping (for any reason, including undeliverable addresses or refused delivery) will be held for a maximum of thirty (30) days. To have a returned item shipped again, the buyer must pay all new shipping and handling fees. If re-shipping fees are not paid within the 30-day holding period, the items will be considered forfeited. In such cases, no refunds will be issued, and the items may be re-sold at the auction house's discretion. We have included quality images showing its current condition. Do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions.