Helmut Newton: Johanna, Robot Suit by Thierry Mugler, Monte Carlo

Johanna, Robot Suit by Thierry Mugler, Monte Carlo
1995
This work is a photograph by Helmut Newton of Thierry Mugler's "cyborg" bodysuit created for his Fall/Winter 1995 couture show and featured in the November 1995 issue of US Vogue. The model, Krasevich, also known as "Timber," for whom this photograph is dedicated, is pictured in the silver robot suit.
Medium: Color photograph
Size: Image: 15" x 11"; Sheet: 15.875" x 12"; Frame: 23.125" x 19.125"; (Image: 38 x 28 cm)
Signature: Signed, dated, and inscribed "For Timber-Helmut Newton/Monte-Carlo/1995" in black felt tip marker along top edge of image; inscribed "HN12092#3" in black ink sheet verso
Condition: Apparently good original condition. Visible sheet area is generally clean and bright, with the exception of a large stain of unknown origin to lower left quadrant of the photograph, which has resulted in some discoloration of the photograph and left some residue in the lower left and bottom margins. Slight toning to sheet corresponding with age throughout. A few surface losses to lower left edge of image, and fingerprint stains in the margin. 2 cm crease to lower center edge of image. A few scuff marks and soft handling creases to lower right quadrant of image. Minor crease to lower right corner of sheet. Extreme edges of sheet are obscured by frame and have not been examined.