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  Portraits by Halsman
Born May 2 in Riga, Latvia, the son of Max Halsman, a dentist, and Ita Grintuch, principal of a grammar school.
Halsman interviewed by Peter Pollack, curator of photography at the Art Institute of Chicago.
Halsman discusses his career with a British journalist.
www.npg.si.edu /exh/halsman/chron.htm   (686 words)

  
 When He Said "Jump..."
Halsman, born 100 years ago last May, in Latvia, arrived in the United States via Paris in 1940; he became one of America's premier portraitists in a time when magazines were as important as movies among visual media.
Halsman was determined to show his sitters with their masks off but their true selves in place.
Halsman noticed that some of the comedians jumped spontaneously while staying in character, and it was unlikely that any of them jumped with more antic enthusiasm than Martin, a crooner and straight man, and Lewis, who gave countless 10-year-old boys a class clown they could look up to.
www.smithsonianmagazine.com /issues/2006/october/indelible.php   (733 words)

  
 Portraits by Halsman
hilippe Halsman (1906-1979) was born in Riga, Latvia.
Halsman met Dali on assignment in 1941, and over the next three decades they became partners on many projects, including a series of playful tableaux that had all the disturbing irrationality of dreams or a painting by Dali.
Halsman asked Monroe to stand in a corner, and placed his camera directly in front of her.
www.npg.si.edu /exh/halsman/intro.htm   (1536 words)

  
 Philippe Halsman: Dali Atomicus
Halsman set up his New York studio and using the 4 x 5 format, twin-lens reflex camera that he had designed in 1947 (Bello 206), he prepared to capture one of his most memorable photographs.
While his assistants mopped the floor and consoled the cats, Halsman went to the darkroom, developed the film, and reemerged to do it again.
Halsman on the Creation of Photographic Ideas was a popular resource for photographers who were “pregnant with an idea, [but] unable to deliver it.” Admittedly telling his readers that they will experience “labor pains” throughout the delivery, the book discussed ways that photographers could consistently create unusual photos.
www.luhring-design.com /information/essays/dali-atomicus/philippe-halsman.html   (982 words)

  
 Halsman bio   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
Halsman’s career was brought to a grinding halt when Hitler’s troops infiltrated Paris in 1940.Halsman’s family had already immigrated to America, yet Halsman found himself trapped under military rule and because of his Latvian citizenship, without a proper visa.After several months of anxiety and suffering, Mr.
Halsman was able to obtain an emergency visa through the intervention of family friend, Albert Einstein.In November of 1940, Phillipe Halsman arrived in New York City with nothing more than his camera and a suitcase.
Halsman quickly established himself in the Photographic community.In 1942, he completed his first Life Magazine shoot and his portrait of a model smiling through a feathery brim was adorned on the cover of the magazine.
www.temple.edu /photo/photographers/halsman/phbio.html   (370 words)

  
 National Portrait Gallery | Press releases | Philippe Halsman: A Retrospective
Many of Halsman's portraits became the definitive image of the sitter, most notably his famous portrait of Monroe for which he used the camera and his assistants to corner her and compete for her attention.
Halsman's big break in New York came when he met Connie Ford, a model who agreed to pose for him in exchange for prints for her portfolio.
Halsman felt that asking a person to jump distracted them from posing for the camera and so revealed more of their natural personality.
www.npg.org.uk /live/prelhals.asp   (751 words)

  
 Philippe Halsman Vintage Prints
Halsman liked to compare his work in portraiture to that of a psychologist who looks at his patients with special insight.
In 1950, when NBC commissioned Halsman to create a photographic series of their most popular of comedians, Halsman observed that comedians often jumped, but always stayed in character.
Halsman was aware that showing someone’s true identity had significance far beyond the needs of the celebrity marketplace.
www.artef.com /Halsman   (617 words)

  
 Philippe Halsman Online
Philippe Halsman in the Los Angeles County Museum of Art Database
Philippe Halsman at the National Portrait Gallery, Washington D.C. Terra Foundation for the Arts, Chicago
All images and text on this Philippe Halsman page are copyright 2007 by John Malyon/Artcyclopedia, unless otherwise noted.
www.artcyclopedia.com /artists/halsman_philippe.html   (301 words)

  
 Amazon.ca: Dali's Mustache: Books: Philippe Halsman   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
In addition to his distinguished career in photojournalism, Halsman was one of the great pioneers of experimental photography, motivated by a profound desire to push this youngest of art forms toward new frontiers by using innovative and unorthodox photographic techniques.
One of Halsman's favorite subjects was Salvarod Dali, the glittering and controversial painter and theorist with whom the photographer shared a unique friendship and extraordinary professional collaboration that spanned over thirty years.
Philippe Halsman's memorable photographs of the leading statesmen, scientists, entertainers and artists of our time continue to appear in magazines and books.
www.amazon.ca /Dalis-Mustache-Philippe-Halsman/dp/2080304666   (590 words)

  
 Philippe Halsman: Portraits of American Artists   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
Also on view will be a self-portrait of Halsman and a family portrait which includes his daughter Irene Halsman, an artist in her own right, who resides in Montclair, NJ and is co-executor of the Halsman estate from which most of the photographs in the show are derived.
Philippe Halsman (1906-1979) was born in Riga, Latvia.
Halsman's big break came when he met Connie Ford, a striking young model who agreed to pose in exchange for prints for her portfolio.
www.tfaoi.com /aa/6aa/6aa310.htm   (931 words)

  
 Amazon.com: Philippe Halsman's Jump Book: Books: Philippe Halsman   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
Halsman, who had 101 Life covers to his credit when he died in 1979, felt a portrait that did not show psychological insight was "an empty likeness" of its subject.
Halsman wrote a very thought-provoking introduction to this collection in which he gives his theories about "jumpology." He certainly writes with a great deal of insight as well as humor.
Halsman, the only male to remove his shoes, showing dapper, designer socks as we would expect, while keeping his double-breasted suit buttoned, was the Duke of Windsor.
www.amazon.com /Philippe-Halsmans-Jump-Book-Halsman/dp/0810923386   (1418 words)

  
 TASCHEN Books: Photography - All Titles - Philippe Halsman, The Frenchman - Facts
In New York in 1948, photographer Philippe Halsman had a chance meeting with Fernandel, a French movie star from the vaudeville tradition, and asked the actor to participate in a completely original photographic experiment.
The photographer: Philippe Halsman (1906-1979) was born in Latvia but established his career in Paris in the 1930s, quickly becoming one of the country’s most famous portrait photographers.
Halsman’s contributions to the art of portraiture are innumerable, and his photographs will forever remain the defining images of mid-century American popular culture.
www.taschen.com /pages/en/catalogue/books/photography/all/facts/01364.htm   (449 words)

  
 Philippe Halsman at Howard Greenberg Art in America - Find Articles
Known for the 101 covers he produced for Life magazine--more than any other photographer--Philippe Halsman (1906-1979) is celebrated for his irreverent portraits of leaping luminaries such as Salvador Dali, Richard Nixon and the Duke and Duchess of Windsor, captured in midair.
For the most part they were taken by Halsman using a large-format, twin-lens reflex camera of his own design that facilitated quiet, rapid exposures and produced sharp, high-quality images.
Made possible by the Philippe Halsman Archive, this exhibition signified Halsman's contribution to the 2004 Dali centennial and served as a reminder of how contemporary photography got to where it is.
www.findarticles.com /p/articles/mi_m1248/is_6_92/ai_n6080484   (538 words)

  
 "Dali Atomicus" by Philippe Halsman - 1948 on Flickr - Photo Sharing!
You can find out more about Halsman here : www.temple.edu/photo/photographers/halsman/phbio.html and i fully reccomend looking at some more of his work - his collaborations with Salvador Dali were some of the most innovative work around.
Halsman produces amazing work - Ive wanted a print of this for years, I have it in a large format in a book but its one of those images that deserves to be on a wall - Halsman did a lot of experimentation with Dali and its worth checking out his other work.
Halsman is in fact known for his work with Dali - see his book 'Dalis Moustache' for more examples of the wonderful work they achieved together.
www.flickr.com /photos/73584213@N00/95165918   (998 words)

  
 Portraits by Halsman
Organization: "Philippe Halsman: A Retrospective" organized by the National Portrait Gallery (NPG) in cooperation with the Halsman Archive.
The exhibition has been made possible in part by a grant from the Smithsonian Institution Special Exhibition Fund.
Halsman Archive: All inquiries should be directed to the Halsman Archive.
www.npg.si.edu /exh/halsman/credit.htm   (99 words)

  
 Amazon.ca: Philippe Halsman A Retrospective: Books: Mary Panzer   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
Halsman brought originality, respect, and confidence to his work.
What's missing here is Halsman himself getting his self-conscious subjects to leap or slouch or sneer or bask in their own glory; whether or not we admire the work of this incredibly gifted photographer, we can't help but appreciate his ability to reveal the people he shot.
Jane Halsman Bello, the photographer's daughter, and her husband have arranged the book alphabetically by celebrity surname.
www.amazon.ca /Philippe-Halsman-Retrospective-Mary-Panzer/dp/0821223739   (463 words)

  
 Philippe Halsman ArteF Galerie Zurich - Pressrelease   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
Halsman's style won him great reputation and was known as one of the best portrait photographers in France.
Later, Halsman declared that the jumps revealed spontaneous character that was otherwise hidden.
During the hour I kept her cornered she enjoyed herself royally, and I took between 40 to 50 pictures." Halsman was aware that to show the true one's identity had significance far beyond the needs of the celebrity marketplace.
www.undo.net /cgi-bin/undo/pressrelease/pressrelease.pl?id=1118225794   (688 words)

  
 Philippe Halsman
Dali Atomicus, 1948, photo by HalsmanIn 1941 Halsman met the surrealist artist Salvador Dalí and they began collabarating in the late 1940s.
Halsman commented: "When you ask a person to jump, his attention is mostly directed toward the act of jumping and the mask falls so that the real person appears." A collection of the jump pictures Philippe Halsman's Jump Book was published in 1959.
One of Halsman's famous jump photos of Marilyn MonroeHis 1961 book Halsman on the Creation of Photographic Ideas, discussed ways for photographers to produce unusual pieces of work, by following three rules: "the rule of the unusual technique", "the rule of the added unusual feature" and "the rule of the missing feature".
www.sybildanning.net /halsman.htm   (574 words)

  
 Philippe Halsman - Rights and Restrictions Information (Prints and Photographs Reading Room, Library of Congress)
In providing photographs for the Library's collections, the Halsman estate has stipulated that photographic reproductions for "fair use" purposes may not be made without the written permission of the estate.
While the estate allows xerox copies to be made without its permission, PandP's policy on copying prohibits xeroxing of original photographs in the Halsman collection.
In addition, in providing photographs for the Library's collections, the Halsman estate has stipulated that Halsman's photographs may not be published without the estate's permission.
www.loc.gov /rr/print/res/230_hal.html   (207 words)

  
 ArteF Gallery, in Zurich, Switzerland, Will Feature New Philippe Halsman Photography
Philippe Halsman’s work has rarely been shown in Switzerland.
The exhibition will consist of approximately 40 photographic works by Philippe Halsman, one of photography’s greatest masters, ranging from his charming fashion and advertisements works, to his portraits, including the famous portrait of Marilyn Monroe, featured on the 1952 “Life” cover, and Salvador Dalí, "Dalí Atomicus."
For three decades, from the ‘40s to the 70s, Philippe Halsman's fascinating portraits of celebrities, intellectuals and politicians have been published in the most significant magazines such as; “Look,” “Esquire,” “Saturday Evening Post,” “Paris Match” and “Life.” “Life” published his portraits on 101 covers, a record for any artist.
www.emediawire.com /releases/2005/6/emw250088.htm   (841 words)

  
 Philippe Halsman photographs, Philippe Halsmann photography>
Philippe Halsman was born in Latvia in 1906.
Halsman is known for his innovative portraits of celebrities.
Most of Halsman's Silver Gelatin photographs are approximately 11" x 14".
www.agallery.com /Pages/photographers/halsman.html   (186 words)

  
 The Books: Philippe Halsman: A Retrospective by Philippe Halsman, Jane Halsman Bello and Mary Panzer   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
One of the greatest portrait photographers of this century, Philippe Halsman is celebrated in this stunning retrospective.
From the most serious, deeply penetrating portrait of Albert Einstein to the fanciful image of Marilyn Monroe in mid-air, Philippe Halsman: A Retrospective is a look at a true master of photography.
With an insightful introduction by Mary Panzer, superb duotone printing, and an inventive design, this definitive collection of Halsman's work is destined to be one of the outstanding photography books of the year.
www.twbookmark.com /books/91/0821223739   (226 words)

  
 Philippe Halsman ( - ) Artwork Images, Exhibitions, Reviews
Jacques Philippe Le Bas, Le Maitre de Danse, 1745
Jacques Philippe Le Bas, Le Berger Reveur, 1741
Jacques Philippe Le Bas, Le lendemain des Nopcea, 1775
www.wwar.com /masters/h/halsman-philippe.html   (495 words)

  
 Philippe Halsman 's quotes @ PhotoQuotes.com - Quotations from the World of Photography   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
Philippe Halsman 's quotes @ PhotoQuotes.com - Quotations from the World of Photography
Lighting and fine camera equipment are useless if the photographer cannot make them drop the mask, at least for a moment, so he can capture on his film their real, undistorted personality and character.
This is the essence of a work of art: that you never touch bottom.
www.photoquotes.com /ShowQuotes.asp?ID=179&Name=Halsman,_Philippe&Type=Q   (395 words)

  
 Philippe Halsman (American, 1906-1979)
To get this expression of complete self confidence Philippe had four of his assistants corner Marilyn in the studio and talk with her.
They flirted with her and complimented her for over an hour and then stepped back for the photo.
Within 10 years of his arrival on American soil in 1940, Philippe Halsman became one of the most celebrated portrait photographers in the country.
www.batguano.com /bgma/halsman.html   (155 words)

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