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photograph

Photograph
1983 (photographed)
Artist/Maker

Paul McAlpine is a renowned photographer of musicians, who has worked with artists such as Freddie Mercury, Mick Jagger, Iggy Pop, Aerosmith, David Bowie and Rod Stewart for over 40 years. This photograph of David Bowie on his 'Serious Moonlight' tour of 1983 capture the dynamism and charisma of the performer on a live stage. As one of the most successful rock musicians of the 20th century, this photograph illustrates the titanic popularity and power Bowie had over mass audiences.

Object details

Object type
Titlephotograph (generic title)
Brief description
Photograph of David Bowie performing on the 'Serious Moonlight' tour, 1983
Physical description
Black and white photograph of musician David Bowie in a suit holding a microphone.
Dimensions
  • Height: 43.5cm
  • Width: 38.1cm
Credit line
Given by Paul McAlpine
Subject depicted
Summary
Paul McAlpine is a renowned photographer of musicians, who has worked with artists such as Freddie Mercury, Mick Jagger, Iggy Pop, Aerosmith, David Bowie and Rod Stewart for over 40 years. This photograph of David Bowie on his 'Serious Moonlight' tour of 1983 capture the dynamism and charisma of the performer on a live stage. As one of the most successful rock musicians of the 20th century, this photograph illustrates the titanic popularity and power Bowie had over mass audiences.
Collection
Accession number
S.4-2022

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Record createdNovember 16, 2021
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