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Terry O'NeillMuhammad Ali - Closeup Portrait while Boxing, Fine Art Photography1972
1972
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Muhammad Ali, photographed during a fight/training by Terry O'Neill in 1972.
All prints are limited edition. Available in multiple sizes. High-end framing on request.
All prints are done and signed by the artist. The collector receives an additional certificate of authenticity from the gallery.
Terry O’Neill’s portraits of Muhammad Ali, captured primarily during the 1970s, are among the most enduring and iconic images of the legendary boxer. Far beyond traditional sports photography, these works reveal the many dimensions of Ali’s persona—athlete, activist, icon, and myth.
O’Neill, known for photographing some of the 20th century’s most celebrated figures—from David Bowie to Audrey Hepburn—brought his signature cinematic eye and stylized approach to his sessions with Ali. Shot largely in black and white, the photographs are composed with precision and dramatic flair, emphasizing not only physical power but also psychological presence.
In these portraits, Ali is often depicted in elegant suits, in moments of poised shadowboxing or striking solitary poses against minimalist backdrops. The effect is timeless: the boxer is elevated from sportsman to symbol, captured at the intersection of strength, charisma, and thoughtfulness. Rather than documenting a match or a moment in the ring, O’Neill’s lens presents Ali as a living monument—a man in command of his image, as famous for his mind and message as for his fists.
These images stand as a testament to O’Neill’s ability to fuse glamour and gravity. With subtle theatricality and quiet intensity, he reveals Ali not just as “The Greatest” in the world of boxing, but as a cultural titan of the 20th century. Today, these portraits are celebrated in galleries, museum collections, and fine art editions around the world, preserving the legacy of both artist and subject with clarity and reverence.
The legendary Faye Dunaway relaxing by the pool at the Beverly Hills Hotel the day after the Oscars, the Beatles in a small-town manner before their big breakthrough, or the legendary Brigitte Bardot in a cheeky cowboy outfit – Terry O'Neill was an absolute titan of fine art photography. Everyone of rank and name eventually made it before his lens, from the Royals to Frank Sinatra and the supermodel lineup of the 90s. Terry O'Neill (1938-2019) was indeed one of the most significant photographers of the 20th century. His candid style helped define the Swinging Sixties look and brought a new intimacy to celebrity photography.
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- Creator:Terry O'Neill (1938, British)
- Creation Year:1972
- Dimensions:Height: 19.69 in (50 cm)Width: 15.75 in (40 cm)
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- Gallery Location:Vienna, AT
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU19316417252
Terry O'Neill
Terry O’Neill was one of the world’s most collected photographers, with work hanging in national art galleries and private collections worldwide. From presidents to pop stars, he photographed the frontline of fame for over six decades.
O’Neill began his career at the birth of the 1960s. While other photographers concentrated on earthquakes, wars and politics, O’Neill realized that youth culture was a breaking news story on a global scale and began chronicling the emerging faces of film, fashion and music who would go on to define the Swinging Sixties. By 1965 he was being commissioned by the biggest magazines and newspapers in the world.
No other photographer embraced the span of fame as O'Neill had, capturing the icons of our age from Winston Churchill to Nelson Mandela, from Frank Sinatra and Elvis to Amy Winehouse, from Audrey Hepburn and Brigitte Bardot to Nicole Kidman, as well as every James Bond from Sean Connery to Daniel Craig.
O’Neill photographed The Beatles and The Rolling Stones when they were still struggling young bands in 1963 and pioneered backstage reportage photography with David Bowie, Elton John, The Who, Eric Clapton and Chuck Berry. His images have adorned historic rock albums, movie posters and international magazine covers.
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