About this photograph
Black Sabbath featuring the original line-up of (left to right) Bill Ward on drums, guitarist Tony Iommi, singer Ozzy Osbourne and bassist Geezer Butler. This ominous shot is from 1973, the year they released their fifth studio album, Sabbath Bloody Sabbath.
Print sizes, editions and mediums
22" x 22" Paper size, 18" x 18" Image size - Edition of 15 - Silver gelatin print
28" x 28" Paper size, 24" x 24" Image size - Edition of 6 - Archival pigment print
Print type
Archival pigment print or silver gelatin print depending on size
Paper type
Fuji Baryte paper
Signature
Hand signed in ink by photographer
About the photographer
Brian Duffy (1933-2010) was a pioneering British photographer renowned for his work during the "Swinging Sixties" in London. Alongside David Bailey and Terence Donovan, he helped redefine fashion and music photography with his avant-garde style and innovative use of the 35mm camera. Duffy's collaboration with David Bowie spanned five key sessions, including the Aladdin Sane album cover, which cemented his legacy as a visionary. His work remains highly collectible, influencing both fashion and music photography.
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