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Joseph McKeown Art

British, 1925-2007
Joseph McKeown is a British photographer whose work is rooted in close observation and a quiet, thoughtful engagement with people and place. Born and raised in the United Kingdom, he developed an early interest in photography as a way of recording everyday life and exploring social environments. Largely self-directed in his practice, McKeown refined his visual approach through long-term personal projects, using the camera as a tool for reflection rather than spectacle. From the beginning, his work has been shaped by patience, empathy, and an attentiveness to subtle human detail. McKeown’s photography often focuses on communities, interiors, and moments that exist just outside the mainstream narrative. His images are marked by careful composition and a restrained use of light, allowing atmosphere and context to play as strong a role as subject. Rather than imposing a dramatic viewpoint, he gives space for scenes to unfold naturally, resulting in photographs that feel intimate, considered, and quietly revealing. This approach places emphasis on mood and continuity, encouraging viewers to linger and look closely. Throughout his career, McKeown has maintained a commitment to authenticity and long-form storytelling. His photographs resist easy conclusions, instead inviting reflection on memory, environment, and lived experience. Seen together, his body of work forms a cohesive and humane record of people and places observed over time, contributing to a photographic tradition that values nuance, respect, and the enduring power of the everyday.
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Need For Speed (1954) - Silver Gelatin Fibre Print

Need For Speed (1954) - Silver Gelatin Fibre Print

By Joseph McKeown

Located in London, GB

Need For Speed (1954) - Silver Gelatin Fibre Print (Photo by Joseph McKeown/Picture Post/Getty Images) 17th July 1954: Argentinian racer Juan Manuel Fangio (1911 - 1995) chalks up ...

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1950s Modern Joseph McKeown Art

Materials

Black and White, Silver Gelatin

Joseph McKeown 'Need for Speed' Grand Prix Archival Photograph by Getty 20x24
Joseph McKeown 'Need for Speed' Grand Prix Archival Photograph by Getty 20x24

Joseph McKeown 'Need for Speed' Grand Prix Archival Photograph by Getty 20x24

By Joseph McKeown

Located in San Rafael, CA

July 17, 1954: Argentinian racer Juan Manuel Fangio (1911 - 1995) chalks up a win for the Mercedes team at the French Grand Prix in Reims. Original Publication: Picture Post - 7209 -...

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1950s Contemporary Joseph McKeown Art

Materials

Photographic Paper

"Chic Shoes" by Joseph McKeown

"Chic Shoes" by Joseph McKeown

By Joseph McKeown

Located in London, GB

"Chic Shoes" by Joseph McKeown 18th September 1954: A poodle adds a touch of chic to an array of footwear designed by 26-year-old Jean Matthew to follow current American and Italian...

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1950s Modern Joseph McKeown Art

Materials

Black and White

Need For Speed - Oversize Limited Edition Silver Gelatin Print
Need For Speed - Oversize Limited Edition Silver Gelatin Print

Need For Speed - Oversize Limited Edition Silver Gelatin Print

By Joseph McKeown

Located in London, GB

Need For Speed 1954 Oversize silver gelatin print Limited edition to 300 only Archive stamped and numbered. Certification of authenticity provided printed later 2020 Argentini...

Category

1950s Modern Joseph McKeown Art

Materials

Black and White, Silver Gelatin

Joseph McKeown 'Need for Speed' Grand Prix Archival Photograph by Getty 40x60
Joseph McKeown 'Need for Speed' Grand Prix Archival Photograph by Getty 40x60

Joseph McKeown 'Need for Speed' Grand Prix Archival Photograph by Getty 40x60

By Joseph McKeown

Located in San Rafael, CA

July 17, 1954: Argentinian racer Juan Manuel Fangio (1911 - 1995) chalks up a win for the Mercedes team at the French Grand Prix in Reims. Original Publication: Picture Post - 7209 -...

Category

1950s Contemporary Joseph McKeown Art

Materials

Photographic Paper

Joseph McKeown 'Need for Speed' Grand Prix Archival Photograph by Getty 16x20
Joseph McKeown 'Need for Speed' Grand Prix Archival Photograph by Getty 16x20

Joseph McKeown 'Need for Speed' Grand Prix Archival Photograph by Getty 16x20

By Joseph McKeown

Located in San Rafael, CA

July 17, 1954: Argentinian racer Juan Manuel Fangio (1911 - 1995) chalks up a win for the Mercedes team at the French Grand Prix in Reims. Original Publication: Picture Post - 7209 -...

Category

1950s Contemporary Joseph McKeown Art

Materials

Photographic Paper

Joseph McKeown 'Need for Speed' Grand Prix Archival Photograph by Getty 30x40
Joseph McKeown 'Need for Speed' Grand Prix Archival Photograph by Getty 30x40

Joseph McKeown 'Need for Speed' Grand Prix Archival Photograph by Getty 30x40

By Joseph McKeown

Located in San Rafael, CA

July 17, 1954: Argentinian racer Juan Manuel Fangio (1911 - 1995) chalks up a win for the Mercedes team at the French Grand Prix in Reims. Original Publication: Picture Post - 7209 -...

Category

1950s Contemporary Joseph McKeown Art

Materials

Photographic Paper

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Find a wide variety of authentic Joseph McKeown art available for sale on 1stDibs. You can also browse by medium to find art by Joseph McKeown in silver gelatin print, paper, photographic paper and more. Much of the original work by this artist or collective was created during the 1950s and is mostly associated with the modern style. Not every interior allows for large Joseph McKeown art, so small editions measuring 20 inches across are available. Customers who are interested in this artist might also find the work of Alfred Maria Schwarzer, Sid Avery, and Allan Gordon Chappelow. Joseph McKeown art prices can differ depending upon medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $550 and tops out at $1,800, while the average work can sell for $990.

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