Norman Parkinson

(British, 1913–1990)

Norman Parkinson was a celebrated British fashion and portrait photographer. Credited for inspiring important shifts in the trends of fashion photography, Parkinson left the more posed studio setting to take outdoor shots that were more dynamic and carefree than his contemporaries, adding inventive humorous elements in to his work. Parkinson’s work regularly appeared in magazines such as Harper’s Bazaar and Vogue, earning a reputation for finely produced images that combined elegance with British charm. “I like to make people look as good as they'd like to look, and with luck, a shade better,” he once quipped. Among one of his most iconic images is Jerry Hall, Russia, Vogue (1975), featuring the model standing on top of a plinth in a red swimsuit and heels, poised on the verge of a dive. Born on April 21, 1913 in London, England, he began his photography career as an apprentice to Speaight and Sons court photographers in 1931. He would later take over as official court photography to the British monarchy following the death of predecessor, Cecil Beaton, in 1975. Parkinson would create many indelible portraits of the royal family, and was the recipient of the title Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire. He died on February 15, 1990 while on assignment in Singapore.

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Norman Parkinson (675 results)
Harrod's Hat Shop Advertisement, 1938, 1938

Norman Parkinson

Harrod's Hat Shop Advertisement, 1938, 1938

Sale Date: October 5, 2018

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Adele Collins, 1959, 1959

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Adele Collins, 1959, 1959

Sale Date: October 5, 2018

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Hat fashions, the New York skyline from the..., 1949

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Hat fashions, the New York skyline from the..., 1949

Sale Date: October 5, 2018

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After van dongen, Adele Collins, for Vogue,..., 1959

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After van dongen, Adele Collins, for Vogue,..., 1959

Sale Date: September 27, 2018

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COMING AND GOING, NENA VON SCHELEBRUGGE,..., 1958

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COMING AND GOING, NENA VON SCHELEBRUGGE,..., 1958

Sale Date: September 18, 2018

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APOLLONIA VAN RAVENSTEIN, 1973

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APOLLONIA VAN RAVENSTEIN, 1973

Sale Date: September 18, 2018

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Wenda over the Rolls, for Vogue magazine, 1950

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Wenda over the Rolls, for Vogue magazine, 1950

Sale Date: June 6, 2018

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Wedding Outfits, Eaton Square, 1937

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Wedding Outfits, Eaton Square, 1937

Sale Date: April 12, 2018

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THE NEW MAYFAIR EDWARDIANS, VOGUE 1950, 1950

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THE NEW MAYFAIR EDWARDIANS, VOGUE 1950, 1950

Sale Date: March 20, 2018

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WENDA AND OSTRICHES, SOUTH AFRICA, VOGUE, 1951

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WENDA AND OSTRICHES, SOUTH AFRICA, VOGUE, 1951

Sale Date: March 20, 2018

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Beachwear (Vogue), 1949

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Beachwear (Vogue), 1949

Sale Date: December 1, 2017

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Audrey Hepburn with Bimba the Donkey at the..., 1955

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Audrey Hepburn with Bimba the Donkey at the..., 1955

Sale Date: September 27, 2017

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The Art of Travel, 1951

Norman Parkinson

The Art of Travel, 1951

Sale Date: September 14, 2017

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AUDREY HEPBURN AT 'LA VIGNA', ITALY, 1955, 1955

Norman Parkinson

AUDREY HEPBURN AT 'LA VIGNA', ITALY, 1955, 1955

Sale Date: September 13, 2017

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ANNE GUNNING OUTSIDE CITY PALACE, JAIPUR,..., 1956

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ANNE GUNNING OUTSIDE CITY PALACE, JAIPUR,..., 1956

Sale Date: September 13, 2017

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The Wildest Shores of Sheik, 1963

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The Wildest Shores of Sheik, 1963

Sale Date: July 27, 2017

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WENDA PARKINSON IN TIMES SQUARE, US VOGUE, 1949

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WENDA PARKINSON IN TIMES SQUARE, US VOGUE, 1949

Sale Date: May 19, 2017

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EDINBURGH FOR HARPER'S BAZAAR, 1939

Norman Parkinson

EDINBURGH FOR HARPER'S BAZAAR, 1939

Sale Date: May 19, 2017

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New York, New York, East River Drive, 1960

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New York, New York, East River Drive, 1960

Sale Date: February 16, 2017

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Cardin hat over Paris, 1960

Norman Parkinson

Cardin hat over Paris, 1960

Sale Date: December 15, 2016

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After Van Dongen, Vogue, 1959, 1959

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After Van Dongen, Vogue, 1959, 1959

Sale Date: October 20, 2016

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Audrey Hepburn with Flowers II, Rome, 1955

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Audrey Hepburn with Flowers II, Rome, 1955

Sale Date: October 6, 2016

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BARBARA MULLEN, FLOATING WITH FLOWERS,..., 1956

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BARBARA MULLEN, FLOATING WITH FLOWERS,..., 1956

Sale Date: September 28, 2016

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PILAN CRESPI ON TRINCOMALEE BEACH, SRI..., 1980

Norman Parkinson

PILAN CRESPI ON TRINCOMALEE BEACH, SRI..., 1980

Sale Date: September 28, 2016

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