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 Artworks

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Norman Parkinson (675 results)
Ian Fleming and Lady Rothermere

Norman Parkinson

Ian Fleming and Lady Rothermere

Sale Date: October 2, 2009

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Thoroughbred beauty - Romona smith on..., 1988

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Thoroughbred beauty - Romona smith on..., 1988

Sale Date: October 2, 2009

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Susan small frilly dress

Norman Parkinson

Susan small frilly dress

Sale Date: October 2, 2009

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Double exposure, 1959

Norman Parkinson

Double exposure, 1959

Sale Date: October 2, 2009

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Femme étendue sur l'eau, 1985–1989

Norman Parkinson

Femme étendue sur l'eau, 1985–1989

Sale Date: June 5, 2009

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Mannequins aux ciseaux, 1960–1969

Norman Parkinson

Mannequins aux ciseaux, 1960–1969

Sale Date: June 5, 2009

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Mick Jagger e Jerry Hall, 1980

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Mick Jagger e Jerry Hall, 1980

Sale Date: May 28, 2009

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Fashion and advertising (set of 5 works), 1960–1969

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Fashion and advertising (set of 5 works), 1960–1969

Sale Date: May 21, 2009

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After Van Dongen, vogue, 1959

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After Van Dongen, vogue, 1959

Sale Date: May 21, 2009

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Wenda Rogerson, hardy Amis tweed coat, Vogue , 1949

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Wenda Rogerson, hardy Amis tweed coat, Vogue , 1949

Sale Date: May 14, 2009

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John Huston between takes of the filming of..., 1955

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John Huston between takes of the filming of..., 1955

Sale Date: May 19, 2009

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Fashion scenes (3 works), 1948–1959

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Fashion scenes (3 works), 1948–1959

Sale Date: May 19, 2009

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Untitled - Audrey Hepburn with a donkey, 1955

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Untitled - Audrey Hepburn with a donkey, 1955

Sale Date: April 27, 2009

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Mannequin dans la rue, 1960–1969

Norman Parkinson

Mannequin dans la rue, 1960–1969

Sale Date: April 1, 2009

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Cross in France, 1960–1969

Norman Parkinson

Cross in France, 1960–1969

Sale Date: April 1, 2009

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Vogue (in 4 parts), 1960–1969

Norman Parkinson

Vogue (in 4 parts), 1960–1969

Sale Date: April 1, 2009

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Snow fur Wenda, 1949

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Snow fur Wenda, 1949

Sale Date: February 19, 2009

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The fashion naturals. 1 Leslie Caron, 1963

Norman Parkinson

The fashion naturals. 1 Leslie Caron, 1963

Sale Date: May 4, 1995

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Mr and Mrs Ian Fleming, 1960–1969

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Mr and Mrs Ian Fleming, 1960–1969

Sale Date: May 4, 1995

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Jean Shrimpton for Cadbury's plain girl..., 1967

Norman Parkinson

Jean Shrimpton for Cadbury's plain girl..., 1967

Sale Date: May 4, 1995

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Celia Hammond, 1960–1964

Norman Parkinson

Celia Hammond, 1960–1964

Sale Date: May 4, 1995

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Fashion study, Jill Kennington, 1960–1964

Norman Parkinson

Fashion study, Jill Kennington, 1960–1964

Sale Date: May 4, 1995

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Fashion study, Jill Kennington, 1960–1964

Norman Parkinson

Fashion study, Jill Kennington, 1960–1964

Sale Date: May 4, 1995

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Portrait of the granddaughter of Lord..., 1960–1964

Norman Parkinson

Portrait of the granddaughter of Lord..., 1960–1964

Sale Date: May 4, 1995

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