Portraits: Richard AvedonPortraits: Richard Avedon Signed by Artist First Edition Impression Hardback Fine Condition, slight toning to extremities About With uncompromising directness, Avedon portrayed his subjects against a white background, with no extraneous details to distract from the essential specificity of face, gaze, dress, and gesture. This challenging innovation, coupled with the artists intense interest in his subjects and mastery of his craft, resulted in