O'Neill, Terry | David Bowie, Diamond Dogs London, 1975 — available on Composition Gallery

signed by the artist; framed

David Bowie, Diamond Dogs London by Terry O'Neill is a striking black-and-white photograph taken in 1975, capturing the iconic musician David Bowie during his Diamond Dogs era. Bowie is seated confidently in a theatrical, androgynous outfit with a wide-brimmed hat and high-heeled boots, embodying his avant-garde style. Beside him, a large dog leaps upward, mouth open mid-howl, adding an unpredictable, wild energy to the image. This photograph juxtaposes Bowie’s calm, composed presence with the dynamic movement of the dog, symbolizing the duality of control and chaos that defined his persona. Signed by O'Neill, this limited-edition print immortalizes Bowie’s bold, transformative spirit and his boundary-pushing approach to art.

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

David Bowie, Diamond Dogs London, 1975

Name: David Bowie, Diamond Dogs London, 1975
SKU: 8491

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Limited Edition Print

Limited Edition PrintA limited edition print is one of a number of prints made at the same time from one printmaking plate. A fixed number are made and signed by the artist, indicating the printing order, using the format 1/10, meaning first of ten prints.

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Photograph

PhotographA photograph is an image captured with a camera. Traditionally, photographs were made by exposing film and then developing the image on light-sensitive paper using chemicals. Today, photographs can also be captured digitally and printed or displayed electronically. The process requires a camera, whether film or digital, and a photographer.

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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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