
The Kray Brothers
A striking gelatin silver print by renowned British photographer David Bailey, this iconic image captures the notorious Kray twins, Ronnie and Reggie, in a portrait that exudes their menacing yet magnetic presence. Bailey's masterful use of light and shadow in this 1989 print underscores the duality of the brothers' public personas as both celebrated figures and feared East End gangsters. The photograph stands as a defining document of 1960s London, reflecting Bailey's unique ability to blur the boundaries between glamour and danger.
- Medium
- Gelatin silver print, printed 1989.
- Spotted At
- Auction House · Phillips
🔨 Auction Lot
Photographs
May 8, 2013
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