Michael Joseph (1941-) - Pool ladies ready to dive

Pool Ladies Rady to Dive – for US Playboy TB Channel interview, Clapham Common, 1987 Michael Joseph – Original Vintage Silver Gelatin Photograph, Hand-Annotated and Signed A wonderfully provocative and mischievous original photograph by celebrated British advertising photographer Michael Joseph, taken in 1987 at the photographer's swimming pool in Clapham Common, London. A line of nude female swimmers, perfectly synchronised and poised to dive, creates a striking composition of rhythm, repetition and theatrical precision. Arms outstretched, bodies aligned and feet gripping the starting blocks, the swimmers are frozen in that tantalising instant before the plunge. A perfectly timed false start – with a distinctly Playboy twist! The photograph's dramatic perspective, sculptural beauty and playful irreverence are characteristic of Michael Joseph's extraordinary visual imagination. An Original Vintage Piece – Not a Modern Reproduction Presented on a black mount with a silver-coloured border, the photograph bears Michael Joseph's signature and handwritten inscriptions in silver ink: “False Start. Playboy” – “Clapham Common” – “1980” These personal annotations make this an especially appealing collector's piece, preserving the photographer's own identification of the image and its original context. About the Photographer Michael Joseph (b. 1941) is internationally acclaimed for his imaginative and often spectacular advertising photography. Best known for his iconic photographs for the Rolling Stones' Beggars Banquet album, his work is celebrated for its theatrical compositions, technical brilliance and unmistakable sense of humour. A Rare Collector's Opportunity An unusual and captivating vintage photograph, combining artistic elegance, British photographic history and a delicious touch of irreverence. Its original presentation, handwritten annotations and signature distinguish it from a conventional photographic print. Proof that even a false start can produce something quite unforgettable! Photographer: Michael Joseph (b. 1941) Title: False Start – Playboy Location: Clapham Common, London Date: 1987 Medium: Vintage black-and-white silver gelatin photograph Signature: Hand-signed by Michael Joseph Presentation: Black mount, silver-coloured border, handwritten inscriptions Condition: Vintage, with age-related characteristics consistent with its period

Estimate:£507.66

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