This catalog documents a significant exhibition of Irving Penn's photographic work, focusing on his later period. The exhibition, held across three prestigious galleries in Los Angeles, New York, and London between March and May 1996, showcased a selection of Penn's diverse output. The catalog serves as a record of this event, presenting the photographs displayed and offering insight into the artist's continued exploration of his medium.

This catalog is a record of a specific exhibition of Irving Penn's work, highlighting his later photographic output. As an exhibition catalog, its primary value lies in documenting the displayed pieces and the curatorial choices made for the 1996 shows across three major galleries. The authority perspective on such a catalog would focus on its role in art historical documentation and its contribution to understanding Penn's oeuvre during that period.