Gelatin silver print
Spain, 1971
Terry O’Neill (b. 1938) – British photographer
Signed in ink lower right ‘Terry O’Neill’
Numbered in ink lower left ‘46/50’
Image dimensions: 57 x 44 in. (144.8 x 111.8 cm.)
Sheet dimensions: 71 ½ x 48 in. (181.6 x 121.9 cm.)
Very good condition

Described by the photographer as “a picture in a million”, this image of French actress Brigitte Bardot was taken on the set of “Les Petroleuses (The Legend of Frenchie King)”, directed by Christian-Jaque in Spain, 1971. Capturing Bardot’s exquisite energy and stature, the photograph depicts her with a cigar dangling from her mouth as the wind blows her hair across her face, partially obscuring her eyes.

Executed in 1971, this gelatin silver print is signed and numbered forty-six from an edition of fifty. The sheet measures 71 ½ x 48 inches. 4 very small (less than 1/8” long) tears in extreme margin of paper on left side. Otherwise very good condition

Terry O’Neill (British, b. 1938)

British photographer Terry O’Neill is famous for his documentation of fame, capturing the icons of the twentieth century from Winston Churchill to Nelson Mandela, from Frank Sinatra and Elvis to Amy Winehouse, from Audrey Hepburn and Brigitte Bardot to Nicole Kidman, as well as members of the British Royal Family. Often photographing his subjects in unconventional or candid settings, O’Neill shows a more natural side to his famed subjects not depicted elsewhere. One of the most collected photographers, his work has been exhibited at the Getty Image Gallery in London, the San Francisco Art Exchange, and the Leeds Gallery and is in the permanent collection of the National Portrait Gallery, London.