Saul Leiter (1923–2013) pioneered a painterly approach to colour photography in the 1940s and produced covers for fashion magazines such as Esquire and Harper's Bazaar before largely withdrawing from public attention in the 1980s. This collection reveals the secrets of his appeal, from his masterful colours and compositions to his lyricism and life philosophy.Over 200 works – including early street photographs, images for advertising, nudes and paintings – cover Leiter's career from the 1940s onwards, accompanied by quotations from the artist that express his singular world view.