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Brian Duffy
Westminster Bridge, London

1961

About the Item

Duffy is widely credited for having revolutionized the face of fashion photography, which defined the visual language of the swinging sixties in London. Duffy completed his training at Central Saint Martins before undertaking an apprenticeship at Balenciaga. In 1957 he began work at British Vogue only leaving in 1963 to work from his studio. Among the many famous faces who sat for Duffy were Jean Shrimpton, Nina Simone, Brigitte Bardot, John Lennon, Michael Caine and Sammy Davis Jr. Duffy also dabbled with advertising and shot award-winning campaigns for Benson & Hedges cigarettes and Smirnoff Vodka.
  • Creator:
    Brian Duffy (1934-2010, British)
  • Creation Year:
    1961
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 13 in (33.02 cm)Width: 20 in (50.8 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
  • Gallery Location:
    Santa Monica, CA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU142704011
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