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A black and white image of opera singer Maria Callas with large floral earrings and netted veil…
Maria Callas, New York
A black and white image of opera singer Maria Callas with large floral earrings and netted veil…
A black and white image of opera singer Maria Callas with large floral earrings and netted veil.
Maria Callas, New York, Horst P. Horst, 1952, platinum-palladium print, Telfair Museum of Art, Savannah, Georgia, Horst P. Horst, Vogue © Condé Nast.

Maria Callas, New York

Artist (American, 1906 - 1999)
Printer (American, born 1943)
Sitter (American, 1923 - 1977)
Date1952
MediumPlatinum-palladium print
DimensionsImage: 7 1/2 × 9 1/2 inches (19.1 × 24.1 cm)
Sheet: 11 × 14 inches (27.9 × 35.6 cm)
Matte: 16 × 20 inches (40.6 × 50.8 cm)
MarkingsEmbossed on the front bottom right: "Horst"
Credit LineGift of Sal Lopes.
Object number2015.16.1
On View
Not on view
CopyrightHorst P. Horst, Vogue © Condé Nast. The images and text contained on this page are owned by Telfair Museums or used by the Museum with permission from the owners. Unauthorized reproduction, transmission or display of these materials is prohibited with the exception of items deemed “fair use” as defined by U.S. and international copyright laws.Label TextHorst P. Horst enjoyed a long and fruitful career as a fashion photographer working for media company Condé Nast. His photographs are known for their impeccable staging—lighting, props, and styling are all important elements to complete the polished photograph. Maria Callas was a Greek-American opera soprano known for her larger-than-life voice and her stunning transformation into a style icon. This portrait is a cropped head shot taken from a full-length portrait that was featured in Vogue magazine in 1952.
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