Debbie Harry, Blondie, Black & White, London, 1977

About this photograph

Debbie Harry of Blondie wearing a Patti Smith Group T-shirt shot by Duffy for the Observer Magazine in November 1977. This was one year before Blondie released her breakthrough album Parallel Lines which reached number 1 in the UK Charts in 1978. The article was titled 'Doing it Their way (like singing rock)' and featured an interview with Debbie Harry who is described as 'The Brigitte Bardot of rock.'

Print sizes and editions 

17" x 24" Paper size, 13" x 20" Image size - Edition of 50

28" x 40" Paper size, 24" x 35" Image size - Edition of 25

44" x 64" Paper, 40" x 60" Image size - Edition of 12

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.

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