Menu
FREE ART CONSULTATION
PreviewPreview AR previewAR preview Buy Hand Made Painting Buy Hand Made PaintingBuy Image Buy Image SendSend
DetailsDetails Add to favorites Add to favorites DownloadDownload SimilarsSimilars X-RayX-Ray DiaporamaDiaporama

Wide-cut Mohair Coat by Uli Richter - exhibition graphic

Discover Regina Relang's elegant fashion photography from the 1930s-80s. Capturing Dior, Cardin & Saint Laurent, her work showcases glamour & lifelike settings.

Giclée / Art Print

Museum-quality giclée or canvas print with fast production and flexible finish options. (Buy Hand Made Painting Buy Hand Made PaintingBuy Image Buy Image)

Standard
custom
CM
INCH

Pick from our preset sizes that match the artwork's original proportions.

width
height

You may enter your own dimensions to fit a specific frame or space. If your selected size does not match the original image's proportions, we will either crop the artwork or extend the image with a mirrored or solid-fill edge. A digital mockup will be sent for your approval before production begins.
Please note that the on-screen preview does not reflect the actual cropping or extension. Only the mockup will accurately show the final composition.
While custom sizes are available, we recommend selecting a dimension from the predefined list to preserve the original proportions.

Worldwide Delivery () in 2 weeks instead of standard 4/5 weeks. (26 August)

why_choose_icon
Free Worldwide Express Shipping
why_choose_icon
High-Quality Linen Canvas
why_choose_icon
Full Shipping Insurance
why_choose_icon
Customs Tax Refund Guarantee
why_choose_icon
True Color Matching Guarantee
why_choose_icon
60-Day Return Policy (Defects Only)
why_choose_icon
100% Money-Back Guarantee
why_choose_icon
Bulk Discount Offer

Total Price

$ 63

reproduction

Wide-cut Mohair Coat by Uli Richter - exhibition graphic

Giclée / Art Print

Reproduction Size

-

Total Price

$ 63


Artist Biography

A Legacy Woven in Line and Texture


Born into a lineage of profound creativity in Stuttgart, Regina Relang’s journey began not behind a lens, but amidst the rich textures of her parents' studios. As the daughter of painter Paul Lang and textile designer Minna Lang-Kurz, her early years were steeped in an atmosphere where color, form, and fabric were the primary languages of expression. This foundational immersion provided her with an innate understanding of how light dances upon silk and how a single line can define a silhouette—a sensitivity that would later become the hallmark of her photographic mastery. Her formal education at the Kunstakademie Stuttgart and the Academy of Arts in Berlin further refined this painterly eye, equipping her with the compositional rigor of a fine artist before she ever turned to the ephemeral world of fashion.

The Parisian Dawn and the Vogue Era


The trajectory of Relang’s career shifted dramatically in 1938, when a serendipitous connection with photographer Willy Maywald propelled her from the academic halls of Germany to the vibrant, avant-garde heart of Paris. This move was more than a change of scenery; it was an immersion into the very epicenter of haute couture. Almost immediately, she secured a position at Vogue, where her talent for visual storytelling found its most prestigious stage. Her lens captured the essence of fashion for the French, American, and British editions, establishing her as a global voice in an era of rapid stylistic evolution. Beyond the pages of Vogue, her work graced the glossy surfaces of Die Dame, Madame, and Harper's Bazaar, weaving her name into the fabric of mid-century fashion history.

Capturing the Soul of Haute Couture


Relang’s photographic style was a sophisticated alchemy of journalistic truth and artistic embellishment. She possessed a rare ability to document the latest designs from legendary houses—such as those of Christian Dior, Pierre Cardin, and Saint Laurent—while imbuing each frame with a cinematic, almost poetic quality. Unlike photographers who sought only to display a garment, Relang sought to capture its soul. She meticulously orchestrated studio settings that mirrored reality, using the interplay of light and shadow to accentuate the structural integrity of a coat or the delicate drape of a gown. Her work often transcended mere documentation, turning a fashion spread into a narrative tableau where the subjects seemed caught in moments of profound grace or quiet introspection.

A Timeless Vision


The enduring significance of Regina Relang lies in her ability to bridge the gap between the ephemeral nature of fashion and the permanence of fine art. Her photographs remain windows into a bygone era of unparalleled sophistication, offering a glimpse into a world where elegance was both a standard and an art form. Through her mastery of monochrome tones and her respect for the craftsmanship of textiles, she created a body of work that continues to resonate with contemporary designers and historians alike. Her legacy is not merely found in the archives of fashion magazines, but in the way she taught the camera to see beauty through the lens of both reality and dream.
regina relang

regina relang

1906 - 1989 , Germany

Quick Facts

  • Artistic Movement Or Style: Fashion Photography
  • Artists Or Movements Influenced By This Artist: ['Haute Couture']
  • Artists Who Influenced This Artist: ['Willy Maywald']
  • Date Of Birth: 1906 Stuttgart Germany
  • Date Of Death: 1989 Munich Germany
  • Full Name: Regina Relang
  • Nationality: German
  • Notable Artworks: ['Coat from the uli richter men Collection']
  • Place Of Birth: Stuttgart Germany
Explore artworks organized by themes, styles, and characteristics.