Albert Watson

(Scottish, born 1942)

Albert Watson is a Scottish fashion and commercial photographer. Best known for both his stark black-and-white and color photographs of celebrities, his subjects have ranged from Salvador Dalí, David Bowie, and Uma Thurman to business and political leaders like Bill Clinton and Steve Jobs. Born 1942 in Edinburgh, Scotland, Watson went on to study at the Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art and Design and the Royal College of Art. Following his move to Los Angeles in 1970, Watson began shooting popular fashion magazines such as Harper's Bazaar and Mademoiselle, as his prominence in the industry quickly skyrocketed. His honors include a Grammy Award and Centenary Medal and Honorary Fellowship from The Royal Photographic Society, as well as solo exhibitions of his work at institutions like the Museum of Modern Art in Milan and the KunstHausWien in Vienna.

Albert Watson Artworks

Albert Watson (533 results)
Christy Turlington, New York City, February 6, 1990

Albert Watson

Christy Turlington, New York City, February 6, 1990

Sale Date: April 10, 2008

Auction Closed

Orchid, St. John, U.S. Virgin Islands, April, 1988

Albert Watson

Orchid, St. John, U.S. Virgin Islands, April, 1988

Sale Date: April 10, 2008

Auction Closed

Kirsten Owen, Romeo Gigli dress, Greene &..., 1989

Albert Watson

Kirsten Owen, Romeo Gigli dress, Greene &..., 1989

Sale Date: April 10, 2008

Auction Closed

Naomi Campbell, Palm Springs, 1989

Albert Watson

Naomi Campbell, Palm Springs, 1989

Sale Date: March 15, 2008

Auction Closed

Golden boy, six years old, New York City, 1992

Albert Watson

Golden boy, six years old, New York City, 1992

Sale Date: March 4, 2008

Auction Closed

Mick Jagger, Los Angeles, June 14, 1992

Albert Watson

Mick Jagger, Los Angeles, June 14, 1992

Sale Date: February 20, 2008

Auction Closed

Jack Nicholson, Aspen, Colorado, 1981

Albert Watson

Jack Nicholson, Aspen, Colorado, 1981

Sale Date: January 31, 2008

Auction Closed

Kate Moss, Marakesch, 1993

Albert Watson

Kate Moss, Marakesch, 1993

Sale Date: December 1, 2007

Auction Closed

Naomi Campell, Palm Springs, 1989

Albert Watson

Naomi Campell, Palm Springs, 1989

Sale Date: November 29, 2007

Auction Closed

Mick Jagger, Los Angeles, 1992

Albert Watson

Mick Jagger, Los Angeles, 1992

Sale Date: November 21, 2007

Auction Closed

Henry Rollins, 1994

Albert Watson

Henry Rollins, 1994

Sale Date: November 7, 2007

Auction Closed

Jack Nicholson, 1998

Albert Watson

Jack Nicholson, 1998

Sale Date: November 13, 2007

Auction Closed

Uma Thurman, New York City, 1992

Albert Watson

Uma Thurman, New York City, 1992

Sale Date: November 13, 2007

Auction Closed

The West (+ 11 others; 12 works), 1978

Albert Watson

The West (+ 11 others; 12 works), 1978

Sale Date: September 29, 2007

Auction Closed

Mick Jagger, Los Angeles, 1992

Albert Watson

Mick Jagger, Los Angeles, 1992

Sale Date: May 31, 2007

Auction Closed

Kate Moss, Marrakech, January, 1993

Albert Watson

Kate Moss, Marrakech, January, 1993

Sale Date: May 31, 2007

Auction Closed

Man with child, 1986

Albert Watson

Man with child, 1986

Sale Date: April 23, 1996

Auction Closed

Gabriela and Micheala, 1985

Albert Watson

Gabriela and Micheala, 1985

Sale Date: December 7, 2006

Auction Closed

Mick Jagger, Los Angeles, 1992

Albert Watson

Mick Jagger, Los Angeles, 1992

Sale Date: November 28, 2006

Auction Closed

Charlotte, Prada blouse, Milano, 1986

Albert Watson

Charlotte, Prada blouse, Milano, 1986

Sale Date: November 28, 2006

Auction Closed

Christy Turlington, New York City, 1990

Albert Watson

Christy Turlington, New York City, 1990

Sale Date: November 14, 2006

Auction Closed

Pictures of the west (group of 12)

Albert Watson

Pictures of the west (group of 12)

Sale Date: October 19, 2006

Auction Closed

Twelve (group of 12), 1977

Albert Watson

Twelve (group of 12), 1977

Sale Date: October 19, 2006

Auction Closed

Jeune femme au manteau léopard, 1990

Albert Watson

Jeune femme au manteau léopard, 1990

Sale Date: May 22, 2006

Auction Closed