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‘Twiggy’ by Arthur Steel Limited Edition

1966 (printed later)

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‘Twiggy’ Chelsea, London, 1966 by Arthur Steel Paper size: 40 x 28.5 inches / 102 x 71 cm Framing options available. Fashion shoot at her then boyfriend Justin de Villeneuve’s home. Arthur recalls: “In 1966, I was asked to photograph a very young fashion model called ‘Twiggy’ who had literally just started out in her modelling career. We arranged to meet at her then boyfriend’s house in Chelsea, London. On arrival, she was sporting a three-quarter length fur, topped with a felt cloche hat with a little bow knot to the front. Well – there was a picture right in front of me. As it happened, I was a little early for our appointment that day and had had time to scout the area beforehand for an appropriate backdrop; I had stumbled across an enormous ornate oak door – needless to say; I had my picture.” Camera: Leica 35mm. Film stock: Kodak Tri-X Pan. Location: Chelsea, London. Year: 1966. Collection: Gold. Print Type: Fibre-based Harman Galerie FB Digital. Printed by: Metro Imaging. Limited Editions: All prints are limited editions, no further prints are produced once sold. 60″ prints / edition of 5 50″ prints / edition of 10 40″ prints / edition of 20 30″ prints / edition of 30 20″ prints / edition of 50 12″ prints / edition of 50 Bespoke: All prints are bespoke and printed to order. Presentation: 12 and 20 inch prints are titled, numbered, signed and carefully enfolded in acid free tissue paper, supplied flat in an acid free 4mm 3-ply box for delivery and storage purposes. The boxes are ideal for gift wrapping. The larger 30, 40, 50 and 60 inch prints are also titled, numbered, signed and carefully enfolded in acid free tissue paper and inserted into a rigid 4mm thick protective cardboard tube for delivery. Certificate of Authenticity: Each print acquired from The Arthur Steel Archive is accompanied by an individually signed Certificate of Authenticity. Copyright: © Arthur Steel / The Arthur Steel Archive. Biography: Lesley Lawson née Hornby (born 19 September 1949) known as Twiggy is an English model, actress, and singer. In the early-1960s she became a prominent British teenage model of swinging sixties London. Twiggy was initially known for her androgynous looks, large eyes, long eyelashes, thin build, and short hair. In 1966, she was named “The Face of 1966” by the Daily Express and voted British Woman of the Year. By 1967, Twiggy had modelled in France, Japan, and the U.S., and landed on the covers of Vogue and The Tatler. Her fame had spread worldwide. After modelling, Twiggy went on to enjoy a successful career as a screen, stage, and television actress. She has hosted her own series, Twiggy’s People, in which she interviewed celebrities, and also appeared as a judge on the reality show America’s Next Top Model. Her 1998 autobiography, Twiggy in Black and White, entered the bestseller lists. Since 2005, she has modelled for Marks and Spencer, most recently to promote their recent rebranding, appearing in TV adverts and print media, alongside Myleene Klass, Erin O’Connor, Lily Cole and others.
  • Creator:
    Arthur Steel (1936, British)
  • Creation Year:
    1966 (printed later)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 28.5 in (72.39 cm)Width: 40 in (101.6 cm)
  • More Editions & Sizes:
    20 x 14 , limited edition of 50Price: $1,67530 x 21.5, limited edition of 30Price: $2,87550 x 36, limited edition of 10Price: $5,270
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  • Framing:
    Framing Options Available
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  • Gallery Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: BS1stDibs: LU381310576672

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