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David Bailey — The Kray Brothers
David Bailey

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.

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May 8, 2013

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David Bailey, 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.
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Monochrome, Photography, Bold, Documentary, Gelatin Silver Print, Portrait, British, Figurative, Black and White, Contemporary

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