Original semi-glossy 16 x 20 silver gelatin photographic print of James Dean from the 'Torn Sweater Series' taken by photographer Roy Schatt for Life Magazine on December 29, 1954, signed in black ink by Schatt on the reverse, which also bears two of his photography credit stamps and a “Not for Reproduction” stamp. In fine condition, with light rippling to the edges.
Born in New York City, Schatt (1909-2002) is remembered for his 'method photography' of personalities associated with The Actors Studio during the Lee Strasberg era, using natural light to capture likenesses of icons such as James Dean, Marilyn Monroe, and Steve McQueen in candid, unstaged settings. Schatt and Dean became especially close friends, with Schatt teaching the actor the basics of photography so that he knew what it was like to be behind the camera. Schatt's work has been exhibited at the International Center of Photography in NYC, the National Portrait Gallery in Washington, D.C., and the Art Institute of Chicago.
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