Irving Penn and Steven MeiselWhile on assignment in Lima, Peru, Irving Penn would photograph model Jean Patchett on her first Vogue assignment for the editorial, “Flying Down to Lima.” Penn’s well-known image of the then 22-year-old model was reportedly taken candidly, as Patchett awaited the next scene, unknowing of the camera upon her. In 2009, Steven Meisel would recreate the famous photo for Vogue’s May 2009 issue in the editorial, “The Great Pretender,” starring model, Natalia Vodianova
Jean Patchett by Irving Penn, Vogue February 15, 1949

Jean Patchett by Irving Penn, Vogue February 15, 1949

Natalia Vodianova as Jean Patchett by Steven Meisel, Vogue May, 2009

Natalia Vodianova as Jean Patchett by Steven Meisel, Vogue May, 2009

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