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Barrie Wentzell Photography

British, b. 1942
Born on May 25th, 1942 in Durham, northern England, Barrie was educated in Kent and London, attending Maidstone Art School in Kent in the late 1950’s. His first job at Manhattan Displays on Greek Street in London’s Soho occupied him from 1959 to 1961, during which time he became an avid scrabble player under the tuition of author, performer, wit and philosopher, Quentin Crisp. He continued on to work at Color Applications, a photo studio in the Belgravia area of London learning photography basics from 1961 to 1962. It was then, upon meeting his soon to become mentor, photojournalist Maurice Newcombe, that he would be inspired to pursue a photographic career of his own. During the early 1960’s, Barrie began diversifying into the worlds of fashion, music and advertising. In 1965 he had a chance encounter with the young Diana Ross. The image he made of this yet-to-be global super-star became a riveting front cover of The Melody Maker, England’s most renowned music publication, which caught the attention of Bob Houston, the assistant editor at the time. Houston was to contact Barrie and sign him on as exclusive chief photographer for the paper. Barrie went on to shoot for the Melody Maker from 1965 until 1975, one of the most important decades in the history of popular music, photographing many unknown musicians who would later become legends and household names.
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Artist: Barrie Wentzell
Jimi Hendrix live 1968

Jimi Hendrix live 1968

By Barrie Wentzell

Located in Austin, TX

Signed limited edition silver gelatin print of Jimi Hendrix taken by Barrie Wentzell, live at the Woburn Music Festival, Woburn UK, 6th July 1968. The July 1968 Woburn festival was ...

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Late 20th Century Photorealist Barrie Wentzell Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Led Zeppelin 1973 by Barrie Wentzell

Led Zeppelin 1973 by Barrie Wentzell

By Barrie Wentzell

Located in Austin, TX

Signed limited edition print of Led Zeppelin live by Barrie Wentzell, taken in 1973. This print is available in the following sizes. 16" x 20" - Edition 50 20" x 24" - Edition 50 3...

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Late 20th Century Photorealist Barrie Wentzell Photography

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Archival Pigment

John Lennon and Yoko Ono by Barrie Wentzell

John Lennon and Yoko Ono by Barrie Wentzell

By Barrie Wentzell

Located in Austin, TX

John Lennon & Yoko Ono taken outside the white room of their home in Tittenhurst, Ascot, UK in 1971. Barrie Wentzell recalls, "I visited John and Yoko one afternoon accompanying a f...

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Late 20th Century Photorealist Barrie Wentzell Photography

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Archival Pigment

Johnny Cash 1968 portrait

Johnny Cash 1968 portrait

By Barrie Wentzell

Located in Austin, TX

Signed limited edition silver gelatin print of Johnny Cash, taken by Barrie Wentzell in London in 1968. This Johnny Cash print is available in the following sizes. 16" x 20" - Edi...

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Late 20th Century Photorealist Barrie Wentzell Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Diana Ross

Diana Ross

By Barrie Wentzell

Located in Austin, TX

Signed limited edition silver gelatin print of Diana Ross, taken by Barrie Wentzell in 1975. This Diana Ross print is available in the following sizes. 16...

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Late 20th Century Photorealist Barrie Wentzell Photography

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Silver Gelatin

David Bowie 1972 Contact Sheet Print, Framed
David Bowie 1972 Contact Sheet Print, Framed

David Bowie 1972 Contact Sheet Print, Framed

By Barrie Wentzell

Located in Austin, TX

Signed limited edition contact sheet of print David Bowie by Barrie Wentzell, taken during an interview at 252 Regent Street, London in January 1972. One of the images was used on th...

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Late 20th Century Photorealist Barrie Wentzell Photography

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Giclée

Joni Mitchell 1974

Joni Mitchell 1974

By Barrie Wentzell

Located in Toronto, ON

Hand Signed by Barrie Wentzell

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1970s Contemporary Barrie Wentzell Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Led Zeppelin by Barrie Wentzell

Led Zeppelin by Barrie Wentzell

By Barrie Wentzell

Located in Austin, TX

Signed limited edition print of Led Zeppelin by Barrie Wentzell, taken in 1972. This print is available in the following sizes. 16" x 20" - Edition 50 20" x 24" - Edition 50 30" x ...

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Late 20th Century Photorealist Barrie Wentzell Photography

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Archival Pigment

Pete Townshend and Towser the dog by Barrie Wentzell

Pete Townshend and Towser the dog by Barrie Wentzell

By Barrie Wentzell

Located in Austin, TX

Signed limited edition silver gelatin print of Pete Townshend and his dog, Towser, taken by Barrie Wentzell in Twickenham, London in 1971. Barrie recalls, "Pete Townshend was sendin...

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Late 20th Century Photorealist Barrie Wentzell Photography

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Archival Pigment

Ray Davies of The Kinks by Barrie Wentzell

Ray Davies of The Kinks by Barrie Wentzell

By Barrie Wentzell

Located in Austin, TX

Ray Davies of The Kinks by Barrie Wentzell, taken at “Konk Studio’s” in North London during an interview with the Melody Maker in 1974. This print is avail...

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Late 20th Century Photorealist Barrie Wentzell Photography

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Archival Pigment

Keith Moon of The Who by Barrie Wentzell

Keith Moon of The Who by Barrie Wentzell

By Barrie Wentzell

Located in Austin, TX

Signed limited edition print of Keith Moon of The Who, taken by Barrie Wentzell in 1968 This print is available in the following sizes. 16" x 20" - Edition 50 20" x 24" - Edition 5...

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Late 20th Century Photorealist Barrie Wentzell Photography

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Archival Pigment

Bob Dylan Contact Sheet Print

Bob Dylan Contact Sheet Print

By Barrie Wentzell

Located in Austin, TX

Contact sheet of Bob Dylan, taken at the BBC TV Studios, London 1965 by Barrie Wentzell Barrie recalls : On the first of June, 1965, Bob came to the BBC Studios in London, to do a live concert. I went along to rehearsals but the studio was empty, so I headed off to the canteen bar where I ran into some musicians I knew from The Pretty Things. Sitting a few tables away were Bob Dylan and his chum Bobby Neuwirth. I sat and chatted with the Pretty Things, who later would be immortalized in a line in one of Bob’s songs, “The Sweet Pretty Things are in bed now, of course. This Bob Dylan print...

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Late 20th Century Photorealist Barrie Wentzell Photography

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Giclée

John Lennon 1967 portrait

John Lennon 1967 portrait

By Barrie Wentzell

Located in Austin, TX

John Lennon relaxing at Brian Epstein's house in London whilst at the launch party for The Beatles album 'Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band' in May 1...

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Late 20th Century Photorealist Barrie Wentzell Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Keith Richards of The Rolling Stones by Barrie Wentzell

Keith Richards of The Rolling Stones by Barrie Wentzell

By Barrie Wentzell

Located in Austin, TX

Signed limited edition silver gelatin print of Keith Richards, taken by Barrie Wentzell in 1966 on the set of English TV show, “Ready Steady Go” This print is available in the follo...

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Late 20th Century Photorealist Barrie Wentzell Photography

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Archival Pigment

Linda Ronstadt 1971

Linda Ronstadt 1971

By Barrie Wentzell

Located in Toronto, ON

Hand Signed by Barrie Wentzell

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1970s Contemporary Barrie Wentzell Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Ginger Baker 1968

Ginger Baker 1968

By Barrie Wentzell

Located in Toronto, ON

Hand Signed by Barrie Wentzell

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1960s Contemporary Barrie Wentzell Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Paul Simon 1968

Paul Simon 1968

By Barrie Wentzell

Located in Toronto, ON

Hand Signed by Barrie Wentzell

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1960s Contemporary Barrie Wentzell Photography

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Silver Gelatin

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Bob Dylan 1965

Bob Dylan 1965

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Signed limited edition 20x24" silver gelatin print of Bob Dylan, taken by Barrie Wentzell at the BBC Studios, London, 1st June 1965. Bob Dylan relaxing during the recordings for his BBC concert on 1st June 1965. Barrie Wentzell recalls, "He was hanging-out during a break from rehearsals so I asked if I could shoot some pictures and in his very Bob way wearing a big smile he said, “You can shoot yourself if you want to…sure it’s cool, carry on” he said so I did. I later snuck in and photographed the rest of the rehearsal unimpeded. That evening I went along to see the show in a small studio with only about 100 others. A unique, intimate and wonderful time was had by all." This Bob Dylan print...

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Find a wide variety of authentic Barrie Wentzell photography available for sale on 1stDibs. You can also browse by medium to find art by Barrie Wentzell in 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 Barrie Wentzell photography, so small editions measuring 16 inches across are available. Customers who are interested in this artist might also find the work of Ken Regan, Ellie Davies, and Lawrence Fried. Barrie Wentzell photography prices can differ depending upon medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $1,500 and tops out at $1,900, while the average work can sell for $1,700.