Items Similar to David Bowie portrait by Jake Chessum - 16x20" first print of the edition
Want more images or videos?
Request additional images or videos from the seller
1 of 8
Jake ChessumDavid Bowie portrait by Jake Chessum - 16x20" first print of the edition1995
1995
$1,500
£1,152.39
€1,324.09
CA$2,109.94
A$2,370.42
CHF 1,238.55
MX$28,932.06
NOK 15,725.93
SEK 14,802.65
DKK 9,880.84
About the Item
Signed limited edition print of David Bowie by Jake Chessum taken in 1995.
16x20" - first print of the edition, #1/20
Jake recalls the session: “I shot David Bowie at a house in Fulham in May 1995. I grew up on Bowie. My friend bought all his albums for £2.99 at Our Price records and taped them for me when we were fifteen, and we were stoked to see him live at the Milton Keynes Bowl in the summer of ’83. So when I got the call to shoot him for Tatler with some of his art collection there was no way I was going to miss this opportunity.
Armed with my collection of vinyl, books and posters for him to sign, I headed off to South West London. It was a terraced house and at the top of the stairs I could just see his head as he was sitting reading. I can still picture that moment. I was frozen with fear and anticipation. Bowie came down, we were introduced and he made us a cuppa.
We headed upstairs to shoot him with a couple of paintings and sculptures. When this was done, I asked if I could just grab a couple of portraits in the back garden. It was a lovely sunny day and I got one roll of 35mm and two rolls of 120 film, from which the shot here was taken.
He was disarmingly quiet and open, and explained he couldn’t stay in the bright sun because his pupil was frozen after a fight with his friend as a kid. Like I didn’t know the story back to front already. What I like about these pictures is that they are totally unpretentious: He’s not styled, is not wearing make up or acting in any way. The simplicity is key. A few months later he was promoting his album “Outside” and had dyed his hair a shocking light brown and was wearing heavy eye make-up. This was just him as he looked every day.”
12 x 16” - Edition 20
16 x 20” - Edition 20
20 x24” - Edition 15
30 x 40” - Edition 7
Jake grew up in Croydon, South London. He studied Graphic Design at St. Martins School Of Art, and started working as photographer straight out of college. Assignments for The Face, Arena, and an early ad campaign for Neutrogena featuring a 16 year old Kate Moss followed. By 1995 Jake was regularly flying the Atlantic on assignment for JFK Jrs’ George Magazine. In 1999 he upped sticks and moved permanently to New York, where he still lives with his wife and family. Alongside shooting commissioned portraits and advertising assignments, Jake has always been a dedicated street photographer.
- Creator:Jake Chessum (1969, English)
- Creation Year:1995
- Dimensions:Height: 20 in (50.8 cm)Width: 16 in (40.64 cm)
- Medium:
- Movement & Style:
- Period:
- Framing:Framing Options Available
- Condition:
- Gallery Location:Austin, TX
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU1812212485022
Jake Chessum
Jake grew up in Croydon, South London. He studied Graphic Design at St. Martins School Of Art, and started working as photographer straight out of college. Assignments for The Face, Arena, and an early ad campaign for Neutrogena featuring a 16 year old Kate Moss followed. By 1995 Jake was regularly flying the Atlantic on assignment for JFK Jrs’ George Magazine. In 1999 he upped sticks and moved permanently to New York, where he still lives with his wife and family. Alongside shooting commissioned portraits and advertising assignments, Jake has always been a dedicated street photographer.
About the Seller
4.8
Gold Seller
Premium sellers maintaining a 4.3+ rating and 24-hour response times
Established in 2014
1stDibs seller since 2022
128 sales on 1stDibs
Typical response time: 1 hour
- ShippingRetrieving quote...Shipping from: Austin, TX
- Return Policy
Authenticity Guarantee
In the unlikely event there’s an issue with an item’s authenticity, contact us within 1 year for a full refund. DetailsMoney-Back Guarantee
If your item is not as described, is damaged in transit, or does not arrive, contact us within 7 days for a full refund. Details24-Hour Cancellation
You have a 24-hour grace period in which to reconsider your purchase, with no questions asked.Vetted Professional Sellers
Our world-class sellers must adhere to strict standards for service and quality, maintaining the integrity of our listings.Price-Match Guarantee
If you find that a seller listed the same item for a lower price elsewhere, we’ll match it.Trusted Global Delivery
Our best-in-class carrier network provides specialized shipping options worldwide, including custom delivery.More From This Seller
View AllDavid Bowie
By Jake Chessum
Located in Austin, TX
Signed limited edition print of David Bowie by Jake Chessum.
Jake recalls the session: “I shot David Bowie at a house in Fulham in May 1995. I grew up on ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Photorealist Black and White Photography
Materials
C Print
David Bowie by Denis O'Regan signed artist proof print
Located in Austin, TX
David Bowie in Vancouver, Canada in 1983 by acclaimed photographer Denis O'Regan, who was at the time, the official photographer on Bowie's "Serious Moonlight" world tour
Signed 16x20" artist proof...
Category
Late 20th Century Black and White Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
David Bowie portrait by Kevin Cummins
By Kevin Cummins
Located in Austin, TX
Signed limited edition 16x20" silver gelatin print of David Bowie, wearing sunglasses and smoking a cigarette, by Kevin Cummins, taken in November 1995
Edition number 5/50, signed and numbered by Kevin Cummins.
This David Bowie print...
Category
Late 20th Century Photorealist Black and White Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
David Bowie portrait by Brian Aris, framed signed limited edition print
Located in Austin, TX
Signed limited edition 12x16" print of David Bowie by Brian Aris, taken in Brian’s London studio in 1991.
Brian Aris limited edition prints, signed and nu...
Category
Late 20th Century Contemporary Portrait Photography
Materials
Giclée
David Bowie by Terry O'Neill framed, signed silver gelatin print
By Terry O'Neill
Located in Austin, TX
Ready to ship immediately. Free domestic US shipping.
Framed 16x20" signed lifetime edition print by Terry O'Neill of David Bowie taken in Los Angeles in 1974, with Bowie wearing th...
Category
Late 20th Century Photorealist Portrait Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
$6,000 Sale Price
20% Off
David Bowie "Loves to be Loved" by Sukita
By Masayoshi Sukita
Located in Austin, TX
David Bowie, "Loves to be Loved", 1973 by Masayoshi Sukita - Signed limited edition 16" x 20" print .
This print is also available as a 20" x 24" an...
Category
Late 20th Century Photorealist Portrait Photography
Materials
C Print
You May Also Like
Denis O'Regan - David Bowie, Vancouver, Photography 1983, Printed After
Located in Greenwich, CT
"David Bowie, Vancouver, Canada, 1983."
Printed to order on Hahnemühle Photo Rag 308gsm Fine Art Paper by a Hahnemühle certified printer in London
All available sizes & editions:
1...
Category
2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
David Bowie, New York, 20th Century, Contemporary, Celebrity, Photography
By Greg Gorman
Located in München, BY
Edition 10
Also available in 40 x 50 cm / 16 x 20 inch, Edition 25
Signed on a label and a certificate of authenticity
Black and white portrait of Singer and Songwriter David Bowie...
Category
1980s Contemporary Black and White Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
'Head of David Bowie' Limited Edition Photographic Print by Getty, 30x40
Located in San Rafael, CA
British pop singer David Bowie in concert at Earl's Court, London during his 1978 world tour. (Photo by Evening Standard/Getty Images)
As an authorized Getty Images Gallery partner,...
Category
1960s Modern Black and White Photography
Materials
Photographic Paper, Silver Gelatin
'Head of David Bowie' Limited Edition Photographic Print by Getty, 20x16
Located in San Rafael, CA
British pop singer David Bowie in concert at Earl's Court, London during his 1978 world tour. (Photo by Evening Standard/Getty Images)
As an authorized Getty Images Gallery partner,...
Category
1960s Modern Black and White Photography
Materials
Photographic Paper, Silver Gelatin
David Bowie by Kevin Westenberg Signed Limited Edition
By Kevin Westenberg
Located in London, GB
David Bowie
2022
by Kevin Westenberg
Signed Limited Edition
Kevin Westenberg is famed for his creation of provocative and electrifying images of world-class musicians, artists and...
Category
2010s Modern Black and White Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
'Head of David Bowie' Limited Edition Photographic Print by Getty, 20x30
Located in San Rafael, CA
British pop singer David Bowie in concert at Earl's Court, London during his 1978 world tour. (Photo by Evening Standard/Getty Images)
As an authorized Getty Images Gallery partner,...
Category
1960s Modern Black and White Photography
Materials
Photographic Paper, Silver Gelatin
More Ways To Browse
Sculpture Black Couple
The Offs First Record
David Moss
Kate Moss And David Bowie
JFK Art and Portraits
Bowie Poster
Moss Bowl
Jfk Photography
Kate Friend
Patti Smith
Farm Black And White Photography
Vintage Dc Photography
Marilyn Monroe Black And White Photographs
Bull Photograph
Black White Photography Mick Jagger
Black And White Photograph Of Marilyn Monroe
Vintage Letter B
Black White Photography Arizona