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Douglas KirklandAnn-Margret - On A Chopper Motorbike, Fine Art Photography, 19711971
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Portrait of the famous Ann Margret on a chopper motorbike, photographed by the legendary Douglas Kirkland.
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Ann-Margret on a Chopper Motorbike (1971) by Douglas Kirkland is an iconic photograph that captures the wild, glamorous spirit of 1970s American pop culture. Shot in the open desert, the image features actress and performer Ann-Margret riding a long-fork chopper motorcycle at high speed. The desert landscape stretches endlessly behind her, with low mountains on the horizon and a vast, cloud-speckled sky above.
Ann-Margret is dressed in a striking outfit that echoes the American flag—a red, white, and blue corset top paired with hotpants and knee-high black boots. Her fiery red hair flies in the wind as she leans back, legs joyfully thrown forward, mouth open in a shout or a laugh. The moment is pure exuberance—an explosion of freedom, rebellion, and raw energy.
Kirkland captures her from a low, dynamic angle, possibly from a moving vehicle, which gives the image an incredible sense of motion. The blurred background contrasts sharply with the chrome details of the motorcycle and the focused figure of Ann-Margret, creating a visceral feeling of speed and liberation.
This photograph not only embodies the spirit of Americana—the open road, biker culture, and the myth of freedom—but also subverts it. Instead of the typical male rider, it’s a powerful, glamorous woman at the helm. Ann-Margret radiates control and joy, adding a playful sensuality that makes the image timeless.
Kirkland, known for his ability to capture the essence of his subjects, fuses celebrity, fashion, and counterculture in a single, unforgettable frame. “Ann-Margret on a Chopper” remains one of his most celebrated works, a bold and joyful celebration of movement, attitude, and freedom.
Kirkland, known for his ability to capture the essence of his subjects, perfectly conveys Bardot’s magnetic charm in this composition. The interplay of light and shadow, the luxurious textures, and Bardot’s natural presence all combine to create an image that feels intimate, glamorous, and timeless.
Ever since the young Kirkland eternalized Marilyn Monroe, white sheets, and nothing else, the star photographer has been catapulted into stardom. Dubbed ‘Hollywood’s favorite photographer,’ the late Kirkland has shot over 100 movie sets, from ‘Titanic’ to ‘The Sound of Music.’ While his photographs of icons, from Brigitte Bardot to Andy Warhol and Angelina Jolie, are of the same soft and intimate energy as his early Marilyn shoot, these testaments to the world of motion pictures border on the magical. Tender or larger than life – Kirkland had mastered every tonality.
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- Creator:Douglas Kirkland (1934 - 2022, Canadian, American)
- Creation Year:1971
- Dimensions:Height: 102 in (259.08 cm)Width: 102 in (259.08 cm)
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- Gallery Location:Vienna, AT
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU19316632792
Douglas Kirkland
Douglas Kirkland was born in Toronto, Canada. He joined Look magazine in his early 20s, and later LIFE magazine during the golden age of 1960s and 1970s photojournalism.
Kirkland's fine art photography has been exhibited all over the world. His exhibition, "Freeze Frame," is now in the permanent collection of Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences in Beverly Hills. His work is also in the permanent collections of the Smithsonian, the National Portrait Gallery in Australia, the National Portrait Gallery in London, the Eastman House in Rochester, the Houston Center for Photography and the Annenberg Space for Photography in Los Angeles.
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