Irving Penn was one of the 20th century’s greatest photographers. He is rightly celebrated for his meticulous approach, his minimalist style, masterful printmaking, and bold artistic experiments. Penn possessed the uncanny ability to infuse his photographs with a sense of timelessness and narrative depth, no matter whether he was capturing the weary eyes of labourers, the serene beauty of fashion models, or the poignancy of ageing flowers. His work is characterised by a relentless pursuit...