Gered Mankowitz is responsible for some of the most iconic images ever taken of music’s greatest performers. He began with the Rolling Stones in the mid-1960s and never looked back. Over the course of a career spanning more than five decades, he has strengthened the cultural impact of the photographic genre he practices.
Mankowitz’s work has been explored in numerous books and exhibitions and is a subject explored in 2020's docuseries Icon: Music Through The Lens, airing on British television channel Sky Arts and streaming online. But a fitting introduction to this firebrand photographer would start with an electric shock, of sorts.
In 1967, he was commissioned to photograph a 24-year-old music prodigy by the name of Jimi Hendrix. Mankowitz, three years his subject’s junior, wasn’t sure what to expect of the guitar sensation from Seattle, who had just settled in the United Kingdom and was already being hailed by his peers as an artistic genius. The pictures that came out of the session, along with those produced during a second shoot with Hendrix that same year, are the most widely known and regarded as the most important portraits of the seminal guitarist. They not only celebrated Hendrix’s revolutionary spirit and ineffable charisma but also helped define an entire era of musical creativity.
The assignments kept rolling in, and soon Mankowitz had established a reputation as a spirited rock ’n’ roll portraitist. Then came the dream job: In 1965, at just 19, he became the official photographer of the Rolling Stones, a position that he held for two and a half years and ushered him into adulthood. Mankowitz maintains that he kept a cool head on the job and a professional attitude. “The Stones and I were great friends, but I always knew my limits. I didn’t feel I had to hang out with the band in order to fit in,” he says, confiding, “To be honest, I had a pretty wild lifestyle without their help!” One of Mankowitz’s most famous images of the Stones became the cover for their 1967 album Between the Buttons.
On 1stDibs, shop an impressively wide selection of Gered Mankowitz's work, which features some of the most significant musical artists of all time.
Kate Bush Lionheart album cover
By Gered Mankowitz
Located in Austin, TX
Portrait of singer and dancer, Kate Bush by acclaimed photographer, Gered Mankowitz, taken in his London studio in 1978 for the cover of her album, Lionheart. Gered recalls, "The cover series of portraits that I shot for Lionheart in August 1978. I art directed the album cover and my assistant at the time, Richard Grey...
C Print
Kate Bush
By Gered Mankowitz
Located in Austin, TX
Portrait of singer and dancer, Kate Bush by acclaimed photographer, Gered Mankowitz, taken in his London studio in 1978. Kate Bush has seen a huge resurgence...
C Print
Jimi Hendrix classic color by Gered Mankowitz
By Gered Mankowitz
Located in Austin, TX
Jimi Hendrix “Classic Color” 1967 by Gered Mankovitz Available is the following sizes, signed and numbered by Gered Mankowitz. 16x20” - Edition 50 20x24" - Edition 50 30x40” - Edit...
C Print
The Rolling Stones, Primrose Hill, London 1966 by Gered Mankowitz
By Gered Mankowitz
Located in Austin, TX
The Rolling Stones, taken in London by Gered Mankowitz. An outtake from the shoot for the front cover of the 1967 Rolling Stones album, Between The Buttons . The photograph was take...
C Print
Jimi Hendrix "Blue Smoke", London, February, 1967 by Gered Mankowitz
By Gered Mankowitz
Located in Austin, TX
Jimi Hendrix, London 1967 by Gered Mankowitz A portrait of Jimi looking serious while holding a cigarette in an embroidered jacket. "Shot during my first session with Jimi at my Stu...
C Print
The Rolling Stones
By Gered Mankowitz
Located in Mount Pleasant, SC
Outtake photograph from the "Beyond the Buttons" album shoot on London's Primrose Hill. 1966
Archival Pigment
Mick Jagger
By Gered Mankowitz
Located in Mount Pleasant, SC
Mick Jagger live on stage in 1965.
Silver Gelatin
Kate Bush
By Gered Mankowitz
Located in Austin, TX
Portrait of singer Kate Bush by acclaimed photographer, Gered Mankowitz, taken in his London studio in 1978. Kate Bush has seen a huge resurgence since her s...
C Print
The Rolling Stones - Primrose Hill the Buttons
By Gered Mankowitz
Located in Los Angeles, CA
30 x 40 in (76.2 x 101.6 cm) Digital C-Type Print Edition of 50 Price does not include tax.
Kate Bush Lionheart outtake
By Gered Mankowitz
Located in Austin, TX
Portrait of singer and dancer, Kate Bush by acclaimed photographer, Gered Mankowitz, taken in his London studio in 1978 for the back cover of her album, Lionheart. Gered recalls, "The cover series of portraits that I shot for Lionheart in August 1978. I art directed the album cover and my assistant at the time, Richard Grey...
C Print
Kate Bush Lionheart album back cover
By Gered Mankowitz
Located in Austin, TX
Portrait of singer and dancer, Kate Bush by acclaimed photographer, Gered Mankowitz, taken in his London studio in 1978 for the back cover of her album, Lionheart. Gered recalls, "The cover series of portraits that I shot for Lionheart in August 1978. I art directed the album cover and my assistant at the time, Richard Grey...
C Print
The Rolling Stones "Between The Buttons" by Gered Mankowitz
By Gered Mankowitz
Located in Austin, TX
The Rolling Stones, taken in London back in 1965 by Gered Mankowitz. Featuring Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Charlie Watts, Brian Jones and Bill Wyman. This image of the band is an o...
C Print
The Rolling Stones - Primrose Hill Beyond the Buttons
By Gered Mankowitz
Located in Los Angeles, CA
20 x 24 in (50.8 x 60.9 cm) Digital C-Type Print Edition of 25 Price does not include tax.
$3,500
"George Harrison photographed in London, 1986" Ed. 2/25 by Gered Mankowitz
By Gered Mankowitz
Located in Culver City, CA
"George Harrison photographed in London, 1986" Ed. 2/25 by Gered Mankowitz English guitarist, singer-songwriter, and producer George Harrison photographed in London, 1986 Comes in ...
C Print
$2,600Sale Price|20% Off
The Rolling Stones "Between The Buttons" outtake by Gered Mankowitz framed
By Gered Mankowitz
Located in Austin, TX
The Rolling Stones, taken in London back in 1965 by Gered Mankowitz. An outtake from the shoot for the front cover of the 1967 Rolling Stones album, Between The Buttons . The photog...
C Print
The Rolling Stones "Beyond the Buttons"
By Gered Mankowitz
Located in Mount Pleasant, SC
A Outtake photograph taken for the "Beyond the Buttons" album in 1966 on London's Primrose Hill.
Archival Pigment
Rolling Stones
By Gered Mankowitz
Located in Mount Pleasant, SC
The Rolling Stones on Primrose Hill for the "Between the Buttons" album shoot. London, UK. 1966 Limited Edition photograph. Signed by the photograph...
Silver Gelatin
Rolling Stones on Primrose Hill
By Gered Mankowitz
Located in Mount Pleasant, SC
Taken early in the morning in 1966 on London's Primrose Hill. This is a Outtake from the "Beyond the Buttons" album.
Archival Pigment
The Rolling Stones, Between the Buttons Outtake, London
By Gered Mankowitz
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Signed, and numbered in ink on recto Type-C Color Print Paper - 16"x20", Matted - 20"x24" #8/50
Color
Mick Aston Martin
By Gered Mankowitz
Located in Mount Pleasant, SC
'Mick outside his old apartment in a mews off Baker Street; taken as part of the “at home” series I shot with all members of the band." —Gered Mankowitz Signed by photographer. Lim...
Silver Gelatin
Rolling Stones
By Gered Mankowitz
Located in Mount Pleasant, SC
The Rolling Stones on Primrose Hill for the "Between the Buttons" album shoot. London, UK. 1966 Limited Edition photograph. Signed by the photograph...
Silver Gelatin
Price Upon Request
Gered Mankowitz-Elizabeth Taylor in Mirror on Set of Boom!, 1968, Printed After
By Gered Mankowitz
Located in Stamford, CT
Title: Elizabeth Taylor (in the Mirror) on Set of 'Boom!' C-type print signed and numbered by Gered Mankowitz Elizabeth Taylor photographed on set of Joseph Losey’s romantic drama ...
C Print
Price Upon Request
Gered Mankowitz - Kate Bush Lionheart Album Cover, 1978, Printed After
By Gered Mankowitz
Located in Stamford, CT
C-type print signed and numbered by Gered Mankowitz Kate Bush, photographed in London, 1978. Available Sizes: 16" x 20” Edition of 50 20" x 24” Edition of 50 30" x 40” Edition of 2...
C Print
Price Upon Request
Gered Mankowitz - Elizabeth Taylor on set of ‘Boom!’, 1968, Printed After
By Gered Mankowitz
Located in Stamford, CT
C-type print signed and numbered by Gered Mankowitz Elizabeth Taylor photographed on set of Joseph Losey’s romantic drama film ‘Boom!’ in Sardinia, 1968. Available Sizes: 16" x 20”...
C Print
Price Upon Request
Gered Mankowitz - The Rolling Stones Primrose Hill, 1966, Printed After
By Gered Mankowitz
Located in Stamford, CT
C-type print signed and numbered by Gered Mankowitz British rock band The Rolling Stones (Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Charlie Watts, Bill Wyman and Brian Jones) photographed on Pri...
C Print
Price Upon Request
Gered Mankowitz - Kate Bush London, Photography 1978, Printed After
By Gered Mankowitz
Located in Stamford, CT
C-type print signed and numbered by Gered Mankowitz Kate Bush, photographed in London, 1978. Available Sizes: 16" x 20” Edition of 50 20" x 24” Edition of 50 30" x 40” Edition of 2...
C Print
Price Upon Request
Gered Mankowitz - Jimi Hendrix London (Colorized), 1967, Printed After
By Gered Mankowitz
Located in Stamford, CT
C-type print signed and numbered by Gered Mankowitz American rock guitarist, singer, and songwriter Jimi Hendrix, photographed in London, 1967. Available Sizes: 16" x 20” Edition o...
C Print
Price Upon Request
'Kate Bush' Signed Limited Edition
By Gered Mankowitz
Located in London, GB
'Kate Bush' SIGNED, LIMITED EDITION Portrait of Kate Bush. Photograph of Kate Bush in red dess, by Gered Mankowitz, London 1979. All Prints are Signed and Limited Edition Prin...
Archival Pigment
$1,000
H 30 in W 60 in D 0.1 in
'Towards your Heart' Large scale Photo. Triptych Ocean, Sea, Blue, Beach Cottage
By Sophia Milligan
Located in Penzance, GB
'Towards Your Heart' Limited edition archival photographic triptych. Unframed, hand signed and numbered (Edition number 3 of 25) _________________ It is not the size Nor power from which you fly But towards your heart The wild Atlantic explodes in raw abandon, given scale in this daring dance by the graceful flight of the sea bird. Sophia's poetic photographs are an exploration of the balance in all things: in the sensual interplay of light and shadow; in wild raw energy and serene stillness; in chaos and harmony; in the enduring and the effervescent. They are a contemplation of the awareness that everything in existence is temporary, they speak of the ephemeral nature of all things. Moments, feelings, experiences cherished and appreciated in their impermanence, for that is where the beauty comes from. 'I work in a balancing act of control and freedom; of discipline and guidance, whilst simultaneously relinquishing all authority and throwing the odds to the winds, to chance encounters and the unexpected'. Photographic triptych: each of three parts measuring 30 x 20 inches. Each printing is bespoke to order and can be printed on a single paper 30 x 60 inches. Please contact me for further information, or send a message with your order. Limited edition of 25 Archival Print on Hahnemühle Photo Rag® paper, one of the most beautiful and high quality art papers available. The luxurious matt finish provides a reflection free image that is rich in detail, depth and tone. Hand signed, titled and numbered to the lower right corner on an approximately 1 inch white border. Each print comes with a Certificate of Authenticity featuring a signature and edition number. Other sizes available * Please note that images of the artwork in situ and framed are an indication of how the piece can look, and in the context of other artworks. The artwork is being sold unframed. ________________________________ About The Artist Sophia Milligan...
Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Giclée, Archival Pigment
$1,099
H 40 in W 60 in D 0.1 in
'Yellow Poppies' Large scale floral photo. Botanical yellow green
By Sophia Milligan
Located in Penzance, GB
'Yellow Poppies' ('Mono No Aware' Series) Limited edition archival photograph. Unframed, hand signed and numbered _________________ Buds, blooms, and th...
Archival Paper, Archival Pigment
$1,099
H 30 in W 60 in D 0.1 in
'Evening Poppies' Large scale floral photo panorama. Botanical yellow pink
By Sophia Milligan
Located in Penzance, GB
'Evening Poppies' ('Mono No Aware' Series) Limited edition archival photograph. Unframed, hand signed and numbered _________________ Buds, blooms, and the fading glories of Icelandi...
Archival Paper, Archival Pigment
$1,237
H 40 in W 60 in D 0.1 in
'Spring Rain' Large Scale Photograph Cherry blossom Sakura flowers green white
By Sophia Milligan
Located in Penzance, GB
'Spring Rain' ('Mono No Aware' Series) 40 x 60" edition Limited edition archival photograph, hand signed and numbered. Unframed _________________ The cherry blossoms burst from naked...
Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Digital, Giclée, Archival Pigment, Digital...
$80Sale Price|20% Off
H 8 in W 10 in
What Up Doe? Detroiter Photorealist Print, 8 x 10, 2026 Edition
Located in Chesterfield, MI
Detroiters often exchange the greeting, "What Up Doe?" and this young lady was wearing it on her denim jacket at a COTS fundraiser in 2026.
Photographic Paper
$4,823
H 40 in W 60 in D 0.1 in
'May Morning in Yellow' Large Scale Photograph Yellow Roses flowers
By Sophia Milligan
Located in Penzance, GB
'May Morning in Yellow' 60 x 40" Master Edition Limited edition (1 of 5) archival photograph, hand signed and numbered. Unframed _________________ Illumina...
Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Digital, Giclée, Archival Pigment, Digital...
$1,240
H 40 in W 60 in D 0.1 in
'Sunday's Tulips (I)' Large Scale Photograph bold flower pastel red orange white
By Sophia Milligan
Located in Penzance, GB
'Sunday's Tulips (I)' 40 x 60" edition Limited edition archival photograph, hand signed and numbered. Unframed _________________ Gauzy afternoon light, the tulips are stretching soft...
Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Giclée, Archival Pigment
$950
H 60 in W 40 in D 0.1 in
'Sombras Doradas (4)' Large Scale Photo, Desert Silhouette Sunset Yellow Gold
By Sophia Milligan
Located in Penzance, GB
'Sombras Doradas (4)' Limited edition archival photograph. Unframed, hand signed and numbered _________________ Shadows painted on the finca wall: low December sun, golden, luminous,...
Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Giclée, Archival Pigment
$4,823
H 30 in W 60 in D 0.1 in
'For the Brave, Tennessee' Limited Edition Triptych. Landscape, Flowers, nature.
By Sophia Milligan
Located in Penzance, GB
'For the Brave, Tennessee' Master Edition (1 of 5). Archival Giclée print. Triptych . Hand signed and numbered, Unframed. _________________ Scarlet poppies and purple lupine, scatte...
Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, Archival Pigment, Giclée
$790
H 30 in W 24 in D 0.1 in
'Exhalation' Limited edition photograph. Light Ocean Sea Beach Water Abstract
By Sophia Milligan
Located in Penzance, GB
'Exhalation' Limited Edition 30 x 24" Photograph. Edition of 25. Unframed _________________ The wild Atlantic pounds the granite cliffs in raw abandon, breathes and exhales gracefull...
Photographic Paper, Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Digital, Pigment, Arch...
Tyler Shields - Ferrari Legs - Signed Photograph
By Tyler Shields
Located in New York City, NY
Los Angeles-based photographer Tyler Shields seeks “beauty in chaos,” capturing both young models and celebrities such as Lindsay Lohan and Mischa Barton. His polished editorial imag...
Plexiglass, Archival Paper, C Print
$3,500
H 16 in W 20 in
1960's Hollywood Photography by Lawrence Schiller 'Marilyn Monroe'
By Lawrence Schiller
Located in White Plains, NY
'Marilyn Monroe, 1962' by American photographer, Lawrence Schiller. Archival digital pigment, Ed. 9/25. Image: 13.25 x 19 in. / Paper: 16 x 20 in. From the set of the film 'Something...
Archival Pigment
Jimi Hendrix by Gered Mankowitz
By Gered Mankowitz
Located in Austin, TX
Jimi Hendrix, London 1967 by Gered Mankowitz A portrait of Jimi looking serious while in an embroidered jacket. "Shot during my first session with Jimi at my Studio in early 1967." ...
Silver Gelatin