About this photograph
Considered one of the most iconic rock & roll images of all time, legendary British photographer Brian Duffy designed, staged and captured this image, which would serve as the album cover for David Bowie’s album Aladdin Sane. This widely known and oft-reproduced image is one of the defining elements of Bowie’s artistry, and this black and whtie negative of the image highlights its structural and textural intrigue. From the lines on Bowie’s lips to the contours of his cheekbones and collarbones, this negative gives us an alternate perspective on an already iconic image.
Print sizes and editions
28" x 28" Paper size, 24" x 24" Image size - Edition of 50
44" x 44" Paper size, 40"x 40" Image size - Edition of 25
Print type
Archival pigment print
Paper type
Fuji Baryte paper
Signature
Estate stamped by Duffy Archive
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.
Photo Duffy © Duffy Archive & The David Bowie Archive™. All rights reserved. Not to be reproduced without permission.