


Jacqui Agyepong, Sprinter/Hurdler, Clifton Point, Rhinebeck, New York
1999
Captured at Clifton Point in Rhinebeck, New York, this 1999 digital pigment print by Annie Leibovitz presents sprinter and hurdler Jacqui Agyepong in a portrait that balances athletic power with quiet psychological depth. Leibovitz frames her subject against the natural landscape of the Hudson Valley, a compositional choice that situates Agyepong's physical presence within an environment of stillness rather than competition, drawing the viewer's attention to the person behind the performance. The large format, measuring 102.9 by 83.2 centimeters, allows the image's tonal range and detail to register fully, demonstrating the technical refinement that defines Leibovitz's approach to portrait photography during this period. This work belongs to a broader series in which Leibovitz documented Olympic and elite athletes during the late 1990s, producing some of the most recognized sports portraiture of that era. Rather than relying on action or spectacle, she consistently sought moments of composure and self-possession, elevating her subjects beyond their athletic identities while never obscuring them. Agyepong, a British sprinting champion who competed at the highest international level throughout the decade, is rendered here with the same gravity and artistic intentionality Leibovitz brought to her most celebrated cultural figures. Signed by the artist, this print represents a compelling intersection of documentary impulse and fine art practice, suitable for a collection attentive to both the history of photography and the evolving iconography of women in sport.
- Medium
- Digital pigment print
- Overall
- Signed
- Yes
- Location
- Heritage Auctions, Dallas, United States
- Spotted At
- Gallery · Heritage AuctionsView on map
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