Mouth-watering photos of XX century style icons by Inge Morat
During World War II, Austrian Inge Morath refused to join the Hitler Youth. Then she was forced to work among Ukrainian prisoners. After the war, Inge started working for the famous Magnum Photos photo agency. She became one of the two women who worked at the agency who filmed balls, high society girls and models. After Inge continued her career, photographing people such as Yves Saint Laurent, Andy Warhol, and rising stars of the 1950s.
Nowadays, when yoga pants are casual clothes and dating apps have long become the norm, the era of balls and Audrey Hepburn with her little black dress seems like something from a past life. However, Inge Morat's book On Style can open a window into that world.
This intimate picture of Marilyn Monroe was taken on the set of the movie "The Misfits" in 1960.
There are many celebrities among the heroes of Inge's photo shoots. Including the style icon Audrey Hepburn. This photo was taken in 1959.
American artist Andy Warhol and French-born American sculptor Louise Bourgeois.
Inge Morat became known for her ability to capture the moment of intimacy in the frame, even when something extravagant is happening around. Pictured is Yves Saint Laurent during his debut show for Dior.
Actress and sex symbol of the 50s Jane Mansfield takes a heart-shaped bath at her home in Los Angeles, 1959.
In addition to Hollywood stars, Inge also photographed Viennese balls.
Inge has always been great at capturing the real "human spirit" of the moment, as, for example, in this photo taken behind the scenes of the Dior fashion show.
American actress Terry Moore, known for the movie "Mighty Joe Young" (1949), is preparing for filming, 1959.
But in addition to representatives of high society, Inge also liked to shoot ordinary women. In the photo, a student of a school at one of the beauty salons in New York, 1958.
Keywords: 50s | Austria | Actresses | Stars | Beauty | Models | Photographer | Black and white photography