David Bowie in Los Angeles by Terry O’Neill - limited edition

David Bowie in mustard yellow suit, photograph by Terry O'Neill, 1974.

1974 was a year of change for Bowie. He left London and retired his futuristic costumes and the alter ego that propelled him to fame, Ziggy Stardust. That year, while on tour for the promotion of Diamond Dogs, Bowie sat for the documentary photographer Terry O’Neill in Los Angeles. The assignment was for a magazine and Bowie styled himself.

As O’Neill recalls, “He walked into the studio with the most vibrant yellow-mustard suit and his hair was multi-coloured – a combination of yellow, orange and red. I remember thinking how tired he looked knowing what we know now, he was living very fast in 1974, and you can see that in his eyes”.

The estate prints were introduced following the photographer’s passing in 2019 to complete unfinished editions. They have a digitally printed signature and edition number on the bottom front border, embossed over the signature, and estate-stamped and authenticated on reverse.

Limited edition of 50

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