Arthur Steel

‘Drum Major Kirk’ by Arthur Steel Paper size: 60 x 47 inches / 152 x 120 cm signed & numbered on front edition of 5 only this size Framing options available. Arthur recalls: “It was soon to be the Queen’s Birthday and the Coldstream Guards...

‘The Picture Frame’ by Arthur Steel Oversize Paper size: 44 x 33.5 inches / 112 x 85 cm signed & numbered on front limited edition of 20 only this size...

About the work: Photographer Arthur Steel had just acquired a 19mm lens for his Leica flex SL9 and was keen to explore it’s ability to focus very close-up. Platform shoes were all the rage at the time and he was inspired to capture them on Westminster Bridge...

Of this iconic one of a kind photo by British photographer Arthur Steel he shared: "I'm a great believer in luck and one day in London I was walking just off Fleet Street. Unexpected...

A Portrait of George Harrison of ‘The Beatles’ Rock Band by British photographer Arthur Steel. Image unearthed September 2018. Arthur recalls: “George and I hit it off the moment w...

John Lennon takes a fall whilst skiing with his wife Cynthia whom he met in 1958 at the Liverpool College of Art. Note: Image unearthed January 2013. Arthur recalls: “I started wor...

Elton John with lyricist Bernie Taupin at Elton’s home in Old Windsor taken in 1985 taken by British photographer Arthur Steel. Arthur's archive of iconi...

Louis Armstrong practices his scales exclusively for Arthur Steel’s camera whilst awaiting a flight back to his home from touring. Image unearthed January 2013. Printed Later. Arth...

Fashion shoot at Twiggy's boyfriend Justin de Villeneuve’s home, Chelsea 1966. Iconic and stylish. One of a kind. Camera: Leica 35mm. Film stock: Kodak Tri-X Pan. Location: Chelsea, London. Year: 1966. Edition of 30 at this size. Other sizes available contact us for more information. All prints are titled, numbered, signed and carefully enfolded in acid free tissue paper and inserted into a rigid 4mm thick protective cardboard tube for delivery. This is for print only. Certificate of Authenticity: Each print acquired from The Arthur Steel Archive is accompanied by an individually signed Certificate of Authenticity. ABOUT ARTHUR STEEL This photographer's archive of iconic images is nothing short of fabulous, and counts David Walliams as a collector. His most famous photograph is arguably of Diana and Charles's kiss on the balcony on their wedding day. He was one of just a handful of photographers who were on the 'royal rota' that day. Regarded as a highly respected editor and Fleet Street photographer, Arthur photographed a vast array of celebrities over the years. In his images one can see how at ease his subjects felt in his company, such as Eric Morecambe within his study, Elton John at home with his songwriting partner Bernie Taupin...

About the image: Arthur used to pass a shop in London that sold nothing but antique picture frames and he started to think of what I could use them for, a scene of some kind was unf...