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What A Wonderful World 1968 photograph of Louis Armstrong by Arthur Steel

1968 (printed later)

About the Item

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. Arthur recalls: “Heathrow’s press officer led me to the departure lounge where Louis and his wife were seated. Their luggage, including his trumpets, were already checked in and so initially I was a little lost as to what I could do to create a good shot. I put the idea to him that if he pretended to play the trumpet it might make a winning picture, luckily for me he cheerfully agreed. I only took two frames and just knew that I had a magical shot in the bag. A short while later the couple were boarding the plane and they kindly gave me a wonderful farewell wave picture too.” All prints are limited editions, no further prints are produced once sold. Each print acquired from The Arthur Steel Archive is accompanied by an individually signed Certificate of Authenticity. 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 Photographer Arthur Steel'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, George Best surrounded by bubble bath or even the "Iron Lady" Margaret Thatcher in her bedroom applying makeup.
  • Creator:
    Arthur Steel (1936, British)
  • Creation Year:
    1968 (printed later)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 20 in (50.8 cm)Width: 30 in (76.2 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)
  • More Editions & Sizes:
    20 x 13, Edition of 50Price: $2,55540 x 27, Edition of 20Price: $5,10950 x 33.5, Edition of 10Price: $8,94160 x 40, Edition of 10Price: $12,773
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  • Gallery Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU157428749452
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