Wednesday 18 February 2026
Slim Aarons, American 1916-2006, Poolside pairs, 1970; c-print on photo paper, printed later,
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Slim Aarons,
American 1916-2006,
Poolside pairs, 1970;
c-print on photo paper,
printed later,
stamped with artist's signature and 'Getty Images' to the rear,
sheet: 51 x 61cm,
(framed)
Note: This photo print came in several different sizes, and is one of the artist's most famous images.
Literature: Hawk, p. 84 ; Waldron, pp. 306, 308-309
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