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Irving Penn (1917-2009)

The legendary photographer died yesterday at the age of 92. The Daily Beast’s Philip Gefter recalls his genius. Plus, VIEW OUR GALLERY of Penn’s iconic images.

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Irving Penn/ Morgan Library & Museum
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Irving Penn/ Morgan Library & Museum
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Irving Penn / Conde Nast Publications
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Irving Penn / Conde Nast Publications
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Irving Penn / Conde Nast Publications
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Irving Penn / Conde Nast Publications
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Irving Penn / Conde Nast Publications
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Irving Penn/ Morgan Library & Museum
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Irving Penn/ Morgan Library & Museum
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Irving Penn (American, born 1917) Copyright: 1997 Irving Penn

Partial gift of Irving Penn. The J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles, 2008. 1.134.

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