Franco Rubartelli was self-taught, not studio-trained. 

In the 60s, he took his wife, Françoise, to the beach and made photographs. 

He sent the images to Diana Vreeland, she replied: “Beautiful photos, beautiful model,” 

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Veruschka in a bikini relaxing in a hammock on the beach, 1968. Photographer: Franco Rubartelli (Italian; b. 1937). © Condé Nast Archive/Corbis.

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Veruschka on the beach at Rio de Janeiro, 1969. Body painting (“Yellow Green”) and photo by Franco Rubartelli (Italian; b. 1937).

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Veruschka leaping on Paraiso Beach near Santo Domingo, wearing a mini-jumpsuit with ruffles and white satin belt by Eve Stillman, 1968. Photo: Franco Rubartelli (Italian; b. 1937).

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