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Little is know about Nina Leen, the Russian born photographer that emigrated to the United States, and whose photos graced over 50 Life magazine covers. What is known is that she studied painting in Berlin, and that she also lived in Italy and Switzerland--but when she died in 1995, there wasn't even anybody who knew her exact age.
Despite the mystery surrounding her, Leen produced some memorable work, including an ongoing series featuring her adopted stray dog, Lucky, and a photo that was picked by Carl Sagan to fly aboard the Voyager space probe. She also has a keen eye for photographing youth, and this Bored Panda list features some of her best work. Which one is your favourite?
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Zorica Pencheva 8 years ago
Poor people behind trying to watch the opera over her puffed sleeves XD
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Warren Cancilla 8 years ago
i love the juxtaposition of the city gals vs. the cowboy and both booths open
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Charlie Ketchen 8 years ago
First! love this, breaking the stereotype of women in this era. So inspiring as a photographer.
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Ronald LaCoste 8 months ago
In the 50s & 60s women went to the Beauty Parlor to get such Movie Star hair.
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Karl von Känel 2 years ago
too bad I didn't live in that time/world when style, class and elegance were still valued.
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Katinka Min 8 years ago
Some great pics and I love the fashion, but 'Models 1940 - 1950' would be a better title than 'Women 1940-1950' since these are fashion magazine shoots.
Wayne Beesley 8 years ago
People were so much classier in these times no fat chicks in sports wear back in these days
Hilda Morley 4 years ago
Fantastic pictures from a very talented artist. Loved the fashion from the 40's and 50's especially that all the fashion's had to have the perfect accessories and shoes.Absolutely lovely models.
Nazli Saka 8 years ago
The fashion is superb but there's an apparent lack of diversity in the photos.
Katinka Min 8 years ago
Some great pics and I love the fashion, but 'Models 1940 - 1950' would be a better title than 'Women 1940-1950' since these are fashion magazine shoots.
Wayne Beesley 8 years ago
People were so much classier in these times no fat chicks in sports wear back in these days
Hilda Morley 4 years ago
Fantastic pictures from a very talented artist. Loved the fashion from the 40's and 50's especially that all the fashion's had to have the perfect accessories and shoes.Absolutely lovely models.
Nazli Saka 8 years ago
The fashion is superb but there's an apparent lack of diversity in the photos.
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