George Hoyningen-Huene

Born in St. Petersberg to Baltic nobleman and American mother, family fled during Russian Revolution. George settled in Paris, took up art and fashion illustration, and teamed up with Man Ray for a time to recruit beautiful women for a portfolio. This led to work for Vogue, which led to fashion photography with neoclassical style. Met Horst P. Horst, who became his frequent model and flame. Worked in Paris, New York, and Hollywood, with travels to Africa and the Middle East.