Rodney Smith
Overview
Woman with Hat Between Hedges, Parc de Sceaux, France
Rodney Smith (1947-2016) was a renowned New York based photographer who in the tradition of Avedon, Penn and William Klein, transcended fashion photography into fine art. A career that spanned over four decades, Smith’s iconic black and white photographs of Paris, New York and French Gardens often depicted romantic, grand scenes or reflected a quiet allure. Smith created photographs of timeless beauty and aesthetic value. His wit, humor, grace and style live on in the photographs he so magically created.
Works
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Saori & Mossimo Holding Hands, Amalfi Italy -
Viktoria and Rainer in Car, Snedens Landing, NY
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Saori on Sea Plane Wing No. 2, Dominican Republic
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Edythe and Andrew Kissing on Top of Taxi, New York, New York
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Zoe Balancing Teapot on Head, Burden Mansion, New York, New York
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Odalisque No. 1, Winfield Estate, Long Island, New York
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A.J. Seated with Golf Balls, St. Augustine, FL
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Boy Jumping off Dock, San Juan, Puerto Rico
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Woman with Goggles in Innertube, Lake Placid, NY
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Woman with Hat Between Hedges, Parc de Sceaux, France
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Woman Holding Up Dress Walking Through Vineyard, Napa Valley
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Zoe Pouring Tea, Burden Mansion, New York, New York
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Marina in Boat with Dog, Lake Placid, New York
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Edythe Standing on Edge of Sailboat, Larchmont, New York
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Zoe on Water with Ducks, Sherwood Island, Westport, CT
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Reed with Snow Shoes, Lake Placid, New York
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Reed Skiing Off Roof, Lake Placid, New York
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Reed on Skis, Lake Placid, NY
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Reed Skiing, Lake Placid, New York
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Reed Standing in Boat on Frozen Lake, Lake Placid, NY
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Flynn Reading on Pile of Books, New York, New York
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Woman with Chihuahua on Rodeo Drive, Beverly Hills, CA
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Miriam in Profile, Snedens Landing, New York
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Trees, Cumberland Island, Georgia
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Mira Seated in The Trocadero, Paris, France
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Woman on Floral Sofa, Paris, France
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Bernadette in Red Hat with Book, New York Public Library, NYC
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Callista in Top Hat Blurred, Snedens Landing, NY
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Mira Skipping with Umbrella, Paris, France
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Zoe Sleeping with Mask, Snedens Landing, NY
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Woman in Window, Hancock Shaker Village, MA
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Reed Floating Above Giant Top Hat, Armenia, NY
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Nadine Leaping No. 1, Paris, France
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Man with Canoe on Head, Saranac, New York
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Gary Jumping, Long Island, New York
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Bernadette Bowing in Red Dress, Snedens Landing, New York
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Woman in White Hat, Hancock Shaker Village, MA
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Viktoria Standing on Roof near Water Tower, Brooklyn, New York
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Tim Holding Mask to Bernadette, Burden Mansion, New York City
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Couple from Behind in Vineyard, Napa Valley, CA
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Woman on Bicycle with Dog in Basket, Beverly Hills, CA
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Reed Balancing on Top of Topiary, Longwood Gardens, PA
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Man Leaning Against Hay Bale, Alberta, Canada
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Laura On Top of Boat, Lake Placid, NY
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Kiton Man, The Knole Estate, Long Island, New York
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Kelsey Balancing on Tightrope, Armenia, NY
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Don On Stilts No. 3, Monktown, Maryland
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A.J. Looking Over Ivy-covered Wall, Harriman, NY
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Chris Between Hedges, Packwood Estate, Warwickshire, England
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Zoe Reading, Seated on Bookcase, Long Island, NY
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Zoe on Top of Mattress Stack, Snedens Landing, New York
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Women with Baskets in Vineyard, Reims, France
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Wessel and Mira Holding Hands in Front of the Eiffel Tower, Paris, France
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Viktoria through Clock, Rhinebeck, New York
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Twins in Canoe, Snedens Landing, New York
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Twins in Tree, Snedens Landing, New York
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Tucker on Chair Looking Back, Palo Alto, CA
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Maria Holding Orange Balloon, Charleston, SC
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Shirley Seated in Grandstand, Long Island, New York
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Reed Perched on the Top of Ladder with Binoculars, Snedens Landing, NY
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Reed Perched on Airplane Wing, JFK, New York
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Man with Umbrella in Boat From Behind, Capetown, South Africa
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Reed Leaping Over Rooftop, New York, New York
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Reed Floating with Balloon, New York, New York
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Ranch Manager with Dog, Pinedale, Montana
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Landscape No. 1, Parc de Sceaux
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Pears, Clinton, Connecticut
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Mira Looking Through Window at Wessel, Paris, France
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Two Men on See-Saw No. 2, Bear Mountain, New York
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Jonathan Arms Outstretched, Rockefeller Center, New York
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Jonah with Head in Hedges No. 1, Vienna, Austria
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Jonathan with Binoculars, Sherwood Island, Westport, CT
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Greg on Horse Backwards, Alberta, Canada
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Jessica on Rookery Stairs, Chicago, Illinois
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James in Inner Tube, Lake Placid, New York
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Ingrid on Plane, Rhinebeck, NY
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Collin with Magnifying Glass, Alberta, Canada
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Leaning House, Alberta, Canada
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Greg Riding Horse Backwards with Binoculars, Alberta, Canada
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Hemline, New York City
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Gary with Cane, Parc de Sceaux, France
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Golfer in a Tree, Pebble Beach, CA
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A.J. With Wings, New Haven, Connecticut
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Gary and Henry Chasing Butterfly, Beaufort, SC
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Rocketman, Rhinebeck, New York
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Don Jumping Over Hay Roll No. 1, Monkton, Maryland
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Deanna and Eva No. 1, The Cloudroom, New York City
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David Standing on Water No. 1, Sherwood Island, Connecticut
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Danielle in Boat, Beaufort, South Carolina
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Alan Leaping from 515 Madison Avenue, NYC
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Samuel from Behind No. 1, Reims, France
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Bernadette Twirling, Burden Mansion, New York City
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Bernadette in Red Hat, Snedens Landing, NY
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Anika on Bicycle, Long Island, NY
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Ballet Feet No. 1, Snedens Landing, NY
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Three Men With Shears No. 1, Reims, France
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A.J. Chasing Plane, Orange County Airport, NY
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Viktoria and Martin with Megaphones, Brooklyn, New York
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Saori and Jimmy Drinking from a Coconut, Dominican Republic, 2010
Press
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Rodney Smith: Elegance and Humor
Stuart I. Frolick, B&W -
The Legacy Of Photographer Rodney Smith Continues To Thrive
Risa Sarachan, Forbes, 22 December 2021 -
Free Online Talk Explores the Artistry of Rodney Smith’s Whimsical Fashion Photography
Jessica Stewart , My Modern Met, 1 December 2021 -
The Whimsy of Rodney Smith
Samantha Reinders, PDN Photo of The Day, 16 December 2019 -
The Visions of Rodney Smith
Air Mail, 30 November 2019 -
A Look at the Magical World of Iconic Photographer Rodney Smith
Jessica Stewart, My Modern Met, 1 May 2018 -
Rodney Smith
Andreja Velimirović, Widewalls, 19 December 2016 -
Rodney Smith, Whimsical Photographer, Dies at 68
Richard Sandomir, The New York Times, 14 December 2016
Exhibitions
