A rare glimpse into Irving Penn’s mobile Moroccan studio

Irving Penn on Location in Morocco, 1971 · 3:14 · Video: The Met · Watch at the source

In short: Watch 8mm film footage captured by Lisa Fonssagrives-Penn in 1971, documenting the legendary photographer Irving Penn working on location in Morocco.

This archival footage provides a window into Penn's creative process while operating a portable studio abroad. The film was shot by Lisa Fonssagrives-Penn and is presented by The Met in connection with the 'Irving Penn: Centennial' exhibition, which ran at The Met Fifth Avenue from April 24 to July 30, 2017.

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