Ava Gardner & Burt Lancaster The Killers Beach Photography Print

Behind the scenes of the 1946 noir masterpiece, an unexpected moment of athletic grace was captured on the California coast. This print features Burt Lancaster supporting a radiant Ava Gardner in a soaring acrobatic balance against a pale sky and soft sand. The composition uses the natural lines of the shoreline and the vertical energy of the subjects to create a sense of weightless joy.

About Ava Gardner

Ava Gardner (1922–1990) was a Hollywood star of the 1940s and 1950s, known for The Killers and Mogambo. Landscape photography brings a sense of space and calm to a room. Mid-century glamour photography captures the style of the film stars of the 1940s, 1950s and 1960s.

Styling this Ava Gardner photograph

Black-and-white tones give this Ava Gardner photograph a moody character that holds a room. Its tall format suits narrow walls, hallways and the space beside a doorway in a home office, with 18×24″ a versatile middle size. The monochrome tones of this Ava Gardner photograph sit happily with warm or cool interiors alike; try a slim black frame with a generous white mat.

At a glance

• Type: Ava Gardner photograph
• Featuring: Ava Gardner
• Style: Landscape photography, Vintage glamour
• Colours: black-and-white
• Mood: moody
• Subject: The coast
• Orientation: portrait
• Collections: Ava Gardner Prints, Black and White Photography Prints, Classic Hollywood Photography Prints