Irving Penn, "Two in a Canoe", 1954, Irving Penn (American, 1917-2009), also known as "Couple in a Canoe", possibly chromogenic or platinum palladium print on paper mounted on board, studio stamp, inscribed and signed verso, "Irving Penn, recalling pleasant conversation", board taped into mat at top, framed under glass, 15.75"h x 19"w (print), 22"h x 18.5"w (mat), 23"h x 19.5"w (frame)

Provenance: A Private Collection: 850 Park Avenue, New York

Notes/Literature: Originally an advertising photograph for De Beers (Irving Penn: Passage, Knopf/Calloway, 1991, page 121); for other examples and variations see Christie's https://www.christies.com/lot/lot-5301680, The Metropolitan Museum of Art: https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/270145, and Bowdoin College Museum of Art: https://www.anothermag.com/art-photography/gallery/12211/irving-penn-at-bowdoin-college-museum-of-art/14

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