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.

Norman Parkinson News

Auctions

The Skinny: Legendary Fashion Photographers Capture Their Best Muses

by Artnet Auctions
The Skinny: Legendary Fashion Photographers Capture Their Best Muses
Art & Exhibitions

London’s National Gallery Gives Us Audrey Hepburn Like We’ve Never Seen Her Before

by Amah-Rose Abrams
London’s National Gallery Gives Us Audrey Hepburn Like We’ve Never Seen Her Before
Auctions

A Brief History of Fashion Photography

by Caitlin Parker
A Brief History of Fashion Photography

Norman Parkinson Artworks

Artworks for Sale &
Auction Results

Norman Parkinson (675 results)
Advertisement for Rolex watches

Norman Parkinson

Advertisement for Rolex watches

Sale Date: May 20, 2004

Auction Closed

Wedding outfit fashion shoot for Vogue, 1950–1959

Norman Parkinson

Wedding outfit fashion shoot for Vogue, 1950–1959

Sale Date: May 20, 2004

Auction Closed

Advertising shot for Super National..., 1963–1963

Norman Parkinson

Advertising shot for Super National..., 1963–1963

Sale Date: April 24, 2004

Auction Closed

Ohne Titel, 1940–1949

Norman Parkinson

Ohne Titel, 1940–1949

Sale Date: November 27, 2003

Auction Closed

Queen magazine helicopter, 1960–1969

Norman Parkinson

Queen magazine helicopter, 1960–1969

Sale Date: November 27, 2003

Auction Closed

Ann Gunning, Vogue cover, September 1956 UK

Norman Parkinson

Ann Gunning, Vogue cover, September 1956 UK

Sale Date: November 19, 2003

Auction Closed

Iman Haywood and Jerry Hall in Paris at the...

Norman Parkinson

Iman Haywood and Jerry Hall in Paris at the...

Sale Date: November 19, 2003

Auction Closed

Lady Melissa and Lady Caroline..., 1954–1954

Norman Parkinson

Lady Melissa and Lady Caroline..., 1954–1954

Sale Date: November 19, 2003

Auction Closed

Apollonia von Ravenstein at the Crane..., 1973–1973

Norman Parkinson

Apollonia von Ravenstein at the Crane..., 1973–1973

Sale Date: November 19, 2003

Auction Closed

Beachwear - British Vogue cover, 1949–1949

Norman Parkinson

Beachwear - British Vogue cover, 1949–1949

Sale Date: November 19, 2003

Auction Closed

Jerry Hall, Russia, 1975–1975

Norman Parkinson

Jerry Hall, Russia, 1975–1975

Sale Date: November 19, 2003

Auction Closed

The Rolling Stones with model, Queen, sitting,...

Norman Parkinson

The Rolling Stones with model, Queen, sitting,...

Sale Date: November 19, 2003

Auction Closed

Cotswold country sheep market, 1942–1942

Norman Parkinson

Cotswold country sheep market, 1942–1942

Sale Date: November 19, 2003

Auction Closed

London spring collection, the New Look, , 1949–1949

Norman Parkinson

London spring collection, the New Look, , 1949–1949

Sale Date: November 19, 2003

Auction Closed

Arianna Stassinopoulos, in the Delphi..., 1982–1982

Norman Parkinson

Arianna Stassinopoulos, in the Delphi..., 1982–1982

Sale Date: November 18, 2003

Auction Closed

Model wearing clothes by Lancetti, 1978–1978

Norman Parkinson

Model wearing clothes by Lancetti, 1978–1978

Sale Date: November 18, 2003

Auction Closed

British Vogue (Helena Geffers), 1950–1950

Norman Parkinson

British Vogue (Helena Geffers), 1950–1950

Sale Date: November 18, 2003

Auction Closed

Kathleen Ferrier, for Vogue, August 1952, 1952–1952

Norman Parkinson

Kathleen Ferrier, for Vogue, August 1952, 1952–1952

Sale Date: May 22, 2003

Auction Closed

Fashion study, 1935–1935

Norman Parkinson

Fashion study, 1935–1935

Sale Date: May 22, 2003

Auction Closed

Robert Helpmann and Margot Fonteyn,..., 1951–1951

Norman Parkinson

Robert Helpmann and Margot Fonteyn,..., 1951–1951

Sale Date: May 22, 2003

Auction Closed

Jeremy Clyde, page boy to the Duke of..., 1953–1953

Norman Parkinson

Jeremy Clyde, page boy to the Duke of..., 1953–1953

Sale Date: May 22, 2003

Auction Closed

Mode, 1950–1969

Norman Parkinson

Mode, 1950–1969

Sale Date: May 6, 2003

Auction Closed

Mode, 1950–1969

Norman Parkinson

Mode, 1950–1969

Sale Date: May 6, 2003

Auction Closed

Mode, 1950–1969

Norman Parkinson

Mode, 1950–1969

Sale Date: May 6, 2003

Auction Closed

English (US)

©2024 Artnet Worldwide Corporation. All rights reserved.