O'Neill, Terry | Brigitte Bardot with cigar on the set Les Petroleuses, 1971 — available on Composition Gallery

Platinum Print - Classic Bridgitte Bardot by Terry Oneill

Brigitte Bardot with Cigar on the Set of Les Pétroleuses by Terry O'Neill captures the iconic French actress in a moment of raw, rebellious allure. Photographed in 1971, Bardot’s wind-swept hair partially obscures her face, while a cigar hangs casually from her lips. The black and white tones highlight the textures of her tousled hair and intense expression, amplifying her persona as a symbol of liberated femininity. This platinum print exemplifies O'Neill's skill in capturing the essence of his subjects, blending glamour with an unpolished edge that feels both intimate and timeless.

Terry O'Neill (United Kingdom, 1938–2019) was a renowned photographer celebrated for his candid portraits of 1960s celebrities. His iconic images of The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, and David Bowie captured the essence of the era. O'Neill's work is featured in national art galleries and private collections worldwide.

Terry O'Neill

Brigitte Bardot with cigar on the set Les Petroleuses, 1971

Name: Brigitte Bardot with cigar on the set Les Petroleuses, 1971
SKU: 8575

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Photography

PhotographyPhotography is the process of creating an image on light sensitive materials. The image is produced by using a camera, which has a lens that focuses on light either reflected or emitted from an object. These visible wavelengths are used to reproduce the image seen.

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Mixed Media

Mixed MediaMixed media refers to artwork that incorporates more than one medium within a single piece. Unlike multimedia art, which combines distinct forms of visual art and often includes elements like sound, video, or digital media, mixed media focuses on combining traditional art materials, such as paint, ink, and collage. Mixed media art allows artists to achieve a wide range of effects and textures by layering and blending different materials.

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The sixties were the time. Don't let anyone tell you they weren't.
- Terry O'Neill

Celebrated for the distinctive aesthetic captured in his shots – unposed, intimate and authentic – Terry O’Neill was a highly acclaimed photographer who rose to prominence with his portrayals of the ‘Swingin’ 60’s’ culture of London and various famous figures. O’Neill initially began as a photographer for an airline and was based at London’s Heathrow Airport – after unwittingly snapping the British Home Secretary sleeping whilst waiting for a flight, O’Neill garnered more attention for his work and was offered a contract with The Daily Sketch – the subject of his first professional photography job was actor, Laurence Olivier. Included among O’Neill’s other famous subjects are The Rolling Stones, Elton John, Brigitte Bardot and the British Royal Family – the shots of the latter received acclaim for the more natural and human side that O’Neill managed to portray, which was contrary to the formal, elite air that the public were accustomed to. Of his ability to capture such natural-feeling photographs of esteemed individuals, O’Neill has stated “I’m a reportage photographer, and I just like fading into the background...The more discrete you are the better off you are.”

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