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David Bailey — Jean Shrimpton
David Bailey

Jean Shrimpton

1964

David Bailey's gelatin silver print of Jean Shrimpton captures the iconic 1960s supermodel in a striking portrait that exemplifies the photographer's revolutionary approach to fashion photography. The image showcases Bailey's characteristic directness and intimacy, moving away from the posed artificiality of previous fashion documentation to present a more raw and psychologically engaging representation. As one of the most influential fashion photographers of the era, Bailey helped define the visual language of the Swinging Sixties through his work with Shrimpton and other prominent models of the period.

Medium
gelatin silver print

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Modern & Contemporary Art: Online Auction, London

March 4, 2025

Lot 60

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David Bailey, Jean Shrimpton, 1964

David Bailey's gelatin silver print of Jean Shrimpton captures the iconic 1960s supermodel in a striking portrait that exemplifies the photographer's revolutionary approach to fashion photography. The image showcases Bailey's characteristic directness and intimacy, moving away from the posed artificiality of previous fashion documentation to present a more raw and psychologically engaging representation. As one of the most influential fashion photographers of the era, Bailey helped define the visual language of the Swinging Sixties through his work with Shrimpton and other prominent models of the period.

Medium
gelatin silver print
Year
1964
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

20th Century, Modern Photography, Fashion Photography, Documentary Style, British Artist, Black and White Photography, 1960s Culture, Intimate aesthetic, Close-Up Composition, Portrait

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