John Lennon and Paul McCartney
Photograph
January 1965 (photographed)
January 1965 (photographed)
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Black and white portrait of John Lennon and Paul McCartney, both wearing dark clothing; Lennon, above McCartney, rests his chin on the latter's head.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Gelatin-silver print |
| Brief description | 'John Lennon and Paul McCartney' from 'Box of Pin Ups', 1964, gelatin-silver print, David Bailey |
| Physical description | Black and white portrait of John Lennon and Paul McCartney, both wearing dark clothing; Lennon, above McCartney, rests his chin on the latter's head. |
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| Credit line | Given by the artist. Copyright David Bailey |
| Object history | David Bailey has long been one of the most famous commercial photographers in the world. He has worked for magazines and newspapers from Vogue to the Daily Telegraph, photographing most of the key cultural figures from the worlds of pop music, literature and theatre with a simple and dramatic style. He has remarked that his approach was inspired by the the style and free expression of working girls in dance halls. Bailey continues to have a successful and high profile career as a photographer and film maker. |
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| Accession number | PH.176-1983 |
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| Record created | July 28, 2003 |
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