RIP Irving Penn

[Riccis]

A sad day for all of Irving Penn's fans... :-(

http://www.nytimes.com/2009/10/08/arts/design/08penn.html?ref=global-home

 

[sanmich]

The only photog whose portraits I find really interesting (I owe him my avatar...)
Sad day indeed...

 

[Riccis]

Sorry for misspelling Irving's first name in the thread's title... Mods, please correct if possible.

 

[crawdiddy]

Has anyone told Sanmich?

 

[amateriat]

Ugh, another good one gone. His were among the first photos that resonated with me as a child. And pretty much died with is boots on, which is the way to go.


- Barrett

 

[kshapero]

Yes he was a legend. For those unfamiliar with him, search around Google to see his work.

 

[rogue_designer]

Oh man. I idolized Penn.

🙁

 

[helen.HH]

A TRUE ARTIST indeed....
We have been Blessed to View his Eye, Style & Aesthetic
:angel:

 

[Rafael]

This is very sad news. I often go back to Worlds in a Small Room when I need ideas for posing groups of people.

 

[35mmdelux]

A tower of photography. God's speed, Mr. Penn.

 

[sanmich]

Has anyone told Sanmich?

Thanks...🙂

 

[chut]

92...He lived a long, rewarding and prolific life. Adiós Señor Penn.

 

[lawrence]

The Daily Telegraph's take on Penn

The Daily Telegraph's take on Penn

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/celebritynews/6270901/Irving-Penn-obituary.html

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/art/photography/6273270/Irving-Penn-control-disguised-as-elegance.html