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Albert Watson

Scottish, b. 1942

Albert Watson studied graphic design before becoming a photographer. His manipulation of contrast and superior sense of composition distinguish his portraits of celebrities and models. With an emphasis on the formal and sculptural properties of his sitters' bodies, Watson's images have not only appeared in numerous American and European fashion magazines but also in museum and gallery exhibitions.

In Watson’s famous nude photographs of Kate Moss taken on her 18th birthday in 1993, the model's spine pokes through the skin of her curved back, like the scales of a dinosaur, while the right side of her body is entirely shaded. In a 1989 portrait, Naomi Campbell's head is silhouetted against a grey surface, while her bare shoulders and the arch of her back are illuminated. In 2010, he was awarded the Royal Photographic Society's Centenary Medal and Honorary Fellowship.

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Sade (Nude) – Albert Watson, Black & White, Celebrity, Fashion, Sade, Nude, Art
Sade (Nude) – Albert Watson, Black & White, Celebrity, Fashion, Sade, Nude, Art

Sade (Nude) – Albert Watson, Black & White, Celebrity, Fashion, Sade, Nude, Art

By Albert Watson

Located in Zurich, CH

Albert WATSON (*1942, Scotland) Sade (Nude), 1992 Archival pigment print 142 x 107 cm (55 7/8 x 42 1/8 in.) Edition of 10, plus 2 AP Print only Drake purchased a series of Albert's ...

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1990s Contemporary Albert Watson

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Archival Pigment

Kate Moss Frontal Nude III
Kate Moss Frontal Nude III

Kate Moss Frontal Nude III

By Albert Watson

Located in Zurich, CH

Albert WATSON (*1942, Scotland) Kate Moss, Frontal Nude III, 1993 Archival pigment print, printed later Sheet 91.4 x 76.2 cm (36 x 30 in.) Edition of 10 plus 2 artist's proofs (AP 2/...

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1990s Contemporary Albert Watson

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Archival Pigment

Sade 'Love Deluxe' – Albert Watson, Black & White, Celebrity, Fashion, Sade
Sade 'Love Deluxe' – Albert Watson, Black & White, Celebrity, Fashion, Sade

Sade 'Love Deluxe' – Albert Watson, Black & White, Celebrity, Fashion, Sade

By Albert Watson

Located in Zurich, CH

Albert WATSON (*1942, Scotland) Sade 'Love Deluxe', 1992 Archival pigment print 142 x 107 cm (55 7/8 x 42 1/8 in.) Edition of 10, plus 2 AP Print only Drake purchased a series of Al...

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1990s Contemporary Albert Watson

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Archival Pigment

Kate Moss, Marrakech – Albert Watson, Nude, Portrait, Woman, Model, Contemporary
Kate Moss, Marrakech – Albert Watson, Nude, Portrait, Woman, Model, Contemporary

Kate Moss, Marrakech – Albert Watson, Nude, Portrait, Woman, Model, Contemporary

By Albert Watson

Located in Zurich, CH

ALBERT WATSON (*1942, Scotland) Kate Moss, Marrakech 1993/2015 Archival pigment from a polaroid negative face mounted to acrylic (Diasec) Sheet 238 x 182.5 cm (93 3/4 x 71 7/8 in.) F...

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1990s Contemporary Albert Watson

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Archival Pigment

Kate Moss (Back), Marrakech – Albert Watson, Nude Photography, Woman, BlackWhite
Kate Moss (Back), Marrakech – Albert Watson, Nude Photography, Woman, BlackWhite

Kate Moss (Back), Marrakech – Albert Watson, Nude Photography, Woman, BlackWhite

By Albert Watson

Located in Zurich, CH

Albert WATSON (*1942, Scotland) Kate Moss (Back), Marrakech, 1993 Chromogenic print 243 x 183 cm (95 2/3 x 72 in.) Edition of 5, plus 2 AP; AP1 (from a completely sold out edition) P...

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1990s Contemporary Albert Watson

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C Print

Kate Moss Veil (color) – Albert Watson, Woman, Portrait, Erotic, Celebrity, Art
Kate Moss Veil (color) – Albert Watson, Woman, Portrait, Erotic, Celebrity, Art

Kate Moss Veil (color) – Albert Watson, Woman, Portrait, Erotic, Celebrity, Art

By Albert Watson

Located in Zurich, CH

ALBERT WATSON (*1942, Scotland) Kate Moss Veil (color), 1993 Special Carbon Series on lithographic paper image 76 x 56 cm (29 7/8 x 22 in.) Edition of 7, plus 2 AP; Ed. no. 3/7 Prin...

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1990s Contemporary Albert Watson

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C Print

Monkey Comic Book
Monkey Comic Book

Albert WatsonMonkey Comic Book, 1992

$141,182

H 95.67 in W 72.05 in

Monkey Comic Book

By Albert Watson

Located in Zurich, CH

Albert WATSON (*1942, Scotland) Monkey Comic Book, 1992 Chromogenic print from a polaroid positive face mounted to acrylic (Diasec) 243 x 183 cm (95 5/8 x 72 in.) Edition of 3, plus 1 AP; Ed. no. 1/3 Print only Signed by the artist Albert Watson (*1942, Scotland) is a Scottish photographer well known for his fashion, celebrity, and art photography, having shot over 200 Vogue and 40 Rolling Stone covers since the mid-1970s. His photographs are signature, classical, and bold, and in our world of manipulation, Watson prefers the enlargers and the trays; an artist who greatly enriches our perception with his unique photographic view. Photo District News named Watson one of the 20 most influential photographers of all time, along with Richard Avedon and Irving Penn, among others. The work ‘Kate Moss...

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1990s Contemporary Albert Watson

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C Print, Polaroid

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Find a wide variety of authentic Albert Watson art available for sale on 1stDibs. If you’re browsing the collection of art to introduce a pop of color in a neutral corner of your living room or bedroom, you can find work that includes elements of blue, orange, green and other colors. You can also browse by medium to find art by Albert Watson in archival pigment print, pigment print, silver gelatin print and more. Much of the original work by this artist or collective was created during the 20th century and is mostly associated with the contemporary style. Not every interior allows for large Albert Watson art, so small editions measuring 24 inches across are available. Customers who are interested in this artist might also find the work of Joachim Schmeisser, Jose Picayo, and Greg Gorman.
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  • 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 27, 2025
    The famous photographer with one eye is Albert Watson. He studied graphic design before becoming a photographer and used the principles he learned to highlight the formal and structural properties of the human body. He was awarded the Royal Photographic Society's Centenary Medal and Honorary Fellowship in 2010. Shop a range of Albert Watson photography on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 27, 2025
    The famous photographer Watson is Albert Watson. His manipulation of contrast and superior sense of composition distinguish his portraits of celebrities and models. With an emphasis on the formal and sculptural properties of the human body, Watson's images have appeared in numerous American and European fashion magazines and in museum and gallery exhibitions. Shop a diverse assortment of Albert Watson photography on 1stDibs.