Irving PennAmerican, 1917–2009Nude 65
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Whitney Museum of American Art
New York, United States
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Meanwhile, in the life of Irving Penn
The whole life1947
Meets Lisa Fonssagrives
At a photo shoot in 1947 Penn meets the Swedish fashion model Lisa Fonssagrives.
1950
Marries Lisa Fonssagrives
In 1950 Penn and Lisa Fonssagrives marry at Chelsea Register Office; in the same year he photographs his wife in “Harlequin Dress”.
1950
Married: Lisa Fonssagrives
1950s
His own studio and advertising photography
In the 1950s Penn founds his own studio in New York and begins making advertising photographs; over the years his list of clients grows to include General Foods, De Beers, Issey Miyake and Clinique.
1952
Birth of his son Tom
Two years after the wedding Lisa gives birth to their son Tom Penn, who will become a metal designer.
