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Michael Brennan Photography

British, b. 1943
Award-winning photographer Michael Brennan’s work covers a wide range of historical events, celebrity portraits, candid’s and world famous athletes. After winning the British News Picture of the Year for his coverage of the death of Donald Campbell in 1967, which was featured in Life magazine, he went on to work for several newspapers and covered important news events as well as capturing images of notable names. He was awarded British Photographer of the Year in 1969. His archive includes images of Led Zeppelin, Freddie Mercury, Mick Jagger, President Jimmy Carter, Princess Diana, John Lennon, and sport legends George Best, Pele, George Foreman, Mike Tyson and Muhammad Ali. His work has been featured in newspapers and magazines world-wide, including Sports Illustrated, Life, Rolling Stone, Stern, The New York Times, The Sunday Times, The Observer, and the Times of London. One of his most iconic portraits of Muhammad Ali is in the collection of the Smithsonian’s National Portrait Gallery.
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Artist: Michael Brennan
Mike Tyson After the Holyfield vs. Tyson match, 1997 Oversize
By Michael Brennan
Located in London, GB
Mike Tyson after the Holyfield vs. Tyson match, 1997 — Limited Edition Print by Michael Brennan A group of wary police officers is photographed trying to restrain Mike Tyson after th...
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1990s Modern Michael Brennan Photography

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Archival Pigment

Mike Tyson 1997 Signed Limited Edition Framed Print
By Michael Brennan
Located in London, GB
Mike Tyson, 1997 by Michael Brennan Archival Pigment Print, signed and numbered by Michael Brennan. Police officers try to restrain Mike Tyson after the boxer bit off part of Holyf...
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1990s Modern Michael Brennan Photography

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Color, Archival Pigment

Jimmy Page Led Zeppelin live on stage 1975
By Michael Brennan
Located in Austin, US
Signed limited edition print of Jimmy Page, lead guitarist of British rock band Led Zeppelin on stage at the Olympia stadium in Detroit, US, January 31, 1975, taken by Michael Brenna...
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1970s Photorealist Michael Brennan Photography

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C Print

Jimmy Page, On Stage, Detroit
By Michael Brennan
Located in New York, NY
17x22" Limited Edition Print Hand Signed by the Photographer Please allow extra production time.
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20th Century Contemporary Michael Brennan Photography

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Archival Pigment

Debbie Harry Blondie 1977
By Michael Brennan
Located in Austin, US
Signed limited edition print of Debbie Harry of Blondie by Michael Brennan, taken at the studio on East 45th in Manhattan, New York, USA, Febru...
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Late 20th Century Photorealist Michael Brennan Photography

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C Print

Muhammad Ali
By Michael Brennan
Located in Austin, US
Signed limited edition print of Muhammad Ali by Michael Brennan, taken in 1977. A copy of this Iconic photograph is held in the permanent collection of the National Portrait Gallery...
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1970s Photorealist Michael Brennan Photography

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C Print

Muhammad Ali Taping Fists
By Michael Brennan
Located in Austin, US
Signed limited edition print of American professional boxer and activist Muhammad Ali during a training session at his training camp on 58 Sculps Hill Road, Deer Lake, Pennsylvania, ...
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1970s Photorealist Michael Brennan Photography

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C Print

Jimmy Page, On Stage, Detroit
By Michael Brennan
Located in New York, NY
Limited Edition Print Hand Signed by the Photographer Please allow extra production time.
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20th Century Contemporary Michael Brennan Photography

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Archival Pigment

Muhammad Ali Shadow Boxing
By Michael Brennan
Located in Austin, US
Signed limited edition print of American professional boxer and activist Muhammad during a training session at his training camp on 58 Sculps Hill Road, Deer Lake, Pennsylvania, USA,...
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1970s Photorealist Michael Brennan Photography

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C Print

Debbie Harry Blondie 1977 portrait
By Michael Brennan
Located in Austin, US
Signed limited edition print of Debbie Harry of Blondie by Michael Brennan, taken at the studio on East 45th in Manhattan, New York, USA, Febru...
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Late 20th Century Photorealist Michael Brennan Photography

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C Print

Muhammad Ali training
By Michael Brennan
Located in Austin, US
Signed limited edition print of American professional boxer and activist Muhammad Ali during a training session at his training camp on 58 Sculps Hill Road, Deer Lake, Pennsylvania, ...
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1970s Photorealist Michael Brennan Photography

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C Print

Led Zeppelin on the Starship 1973
By Michael Brennan
Located in Austin, US
Signed limited edition print of Led Zeppelin by Michael Brennan, taken aboard their Boeing 707 ‘Starship’, on their way to Detroit, US, January 31, 1975. T...
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1970s Photorealist Michael Brennan Photography

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C Print

Freddie Mercury, NYC, 1977
By Michael Brennan
Located in New York, NY
17x22" Limited Edition Print of 25 Prints Hand Signed by the Photographer Please allow extra production time.
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20th Century Contemporary Michael Brennan Photography

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Archival Pigment

John Lennon, Beverly Hills, CA, 1973
By Michael Brennan
Located in New York, NY
17x22" Limited Edition Print of 25 Prints Hand Signed by the Photographer Please allow extra production time.
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20th Century Contemporary Michael Brennan Photography

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Archival Pigment

John Lennon, Beverly Hills, CA, 1973
By Michael Brennan
Located in New York, NY
17x22" Limited Edition Print of 25 Prints Hand Signed by the Photographer Please allow extra production time.
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20th Century Contemporary Michael Brennan Photography

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Archival Pigment

Led Zeppelin Detroit with Lights
By Michael Brennan
Located in New York, NY
17x22" Limited Edition Print of 25 Prints Hand Signed by the Photographer Please allow extra production time.
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20th Century Contemporary Michael Brennan Photography

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Archival Pigment

Robert Plant
By Michael Brennan
Located in New York, NY
17x22" Limited Edition Print of 25 Prints Hand Signed by the Photographer Please allow extra production time.
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20th Century Contemporary Michael Brennan Photography

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Archival Pigment

John Bonham Backstage
By Michael Brennan
Located in New York, NY
17x22" Limited Edition Print of 25 Prints Hand Signed by the Photographer Please allow extra production time.
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20th Century Contemporary Michael Brennan Photography

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Archival Pigment

John Lennon, Beverly Hills, CA, 1973
By Michael Brennan
Located in New York, NY
17x22" Limited Edition Print of 25 Prints Hand Signed by the Photographer Please allow extra production time.
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20th Century Contemporary Michael Brennan Photography

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Archival Pigment

Jimmy Page, John Paul Jones, Led Zeppelin, Detroit, Triple image
By Michael Brennan
Located in New York, NY
17x22" Limited Edition Print of 25 Prints Hand Signed by the Photographer Please allow extra production time.
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20th Century Contemporary Michael Brennan Photography

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Archival Pigment

Led Zeppelin, Aboard Starship
By Michael Brennan
Located in New York, NY
17x22" Limited Edition Print Hand Signed by the Photographer Please allow extra production time.
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20th Century Contemporary Michael Brennan Photography

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Archival Pigment

Led Zeppelin Aboard Starship 2
By Michael Brennan
Located in New York, NY
17x22" Limited Edition Print of 25 Prints Hand Signed by the Photographer Please allow extra production time.
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20th Century Contemporary Michael Brennan Photography

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Archival Pigment

Freddie Mercury, 1977
By Michael Brennan
Located in Chicago, IL
British singer Freddie Mercury perform with Queen at their Madison Square Garden debut in New York, USA, February 5, 1977. Available sizes: 16 x 20 inches Edition of 20 20 x 24 inches Edition of 20 30 x 40 inches Edition of 10 About the artist: Award-winning photographer Michael Brennan’s work covers a wide range of historical events, celebrity portraits, candid’s and world famous athletes. After winning the British News Picture of the Year for his coverage of the death of Donald Campbell in 1967, which was featured in Life magazine, he went on to work for several newspapers and covered important news events as well as capturing images of notable names. He was awarded British Photographer of the Year in 1969. His archive includes images of Led Zeppelin, Freddie Mercury, Mick Jagger, President Jimmy Carter, Princess Diana, John Lennon, and sport legends George Best, Pele, George Foreman...
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1970s Contemporary Michael Brennan Photography

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Archival Pigment

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