David Bowie, Lodger Dressing Room, London, 1979
About this photograph
Taken by Duffy during the fourth of the Five Sessions with David Bowie in 1979 for his thirteenth studio album and final album of his “Berlin Trilogy.” The final cover art was a collaboration between Duffy/Bowie and Derek Boshier tying the project together graphically.
In this rarely seen image of David preparing for the shoot with a bandaged hand which was actually the result of a coffee burn. Fortunately, this perfectly suited the dramatic imagery and added another aspect to the scene.
Print sizes and editions
16" x 22" Paper size, 12" x 18" Image size - Edition of 25
Print type
Silver gelatin 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.
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