
Lily Tomlin on a Motorcycle (for 'Vanity Fair')
Annie Leibovitz's portrait captures comedian Lily Tomlin seated on a motorcycle, exemplifying the photographer's signature style of intimate yet powerful celebrity portraiture. The image, created for Vanity Fair magazine, presents Tomlin with characteristic directness and personality, using the motorcycle as both a literal and symbolic element that conveys independence and strength. Leibovitz's masterful control of lighting and composition transforms what could be a simple prop into a meaningful statement about the subject's multifaceted persona.
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Lily Tomlin and Jane Wagner: Wit, Women and the Art of Collecting
April 9, 2026
Estimate: $3,000 – $5,000
Sold: $0
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