
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
- Spotted At
- Auction House · Phillips
🔨 Auction Lot
Modern & Contemporary Art: Online Auction, London
March 4, 2025
Lot 60
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