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)
Double image fashion shot, 1939–1949

Norman Parkinson

Double image fashion shot, 1939–1949

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Toothpaste advertisement, 1962–1962

Norman Parkinson

Toothpaste advertisement, 1962–1962

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Celia Hammond, 1961–1961

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Celia Hammond, 1961–1961

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Park Lane fashion, 1940–1949

Norman Parkinson

Park Lane fashion, 1940–1949

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Iman Haywood and Jerry Hall, 1982–1982

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Iman Haywood and Jerry Hall, 1982–1982

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Advertisement for Dove soap, 1960–1965

Norman Parkinson

Advertisement for Dove soap, 1960–1965

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Lisa Fonssagrives, Park Ave, 1949–1949

Norman Parkinson

Lisa Fonssagrives, Park Ave, 1949–1949

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White pierrot, 1970–1979

Norman Parkinson

White pierrot, 1970–1979

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Katherine Pastrie in Tahiti, 1960–1960

Norman Parkinson

Katherine Pastrie in Tahiti, 1960–1960

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In Mykonos, 1962–1962

Norman Parkinson

In Mykonos, 1962–1962

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Carmen in a Jaeger hat, 1960–1960

Norman Parkinson

Carmen in a Jaeger hat, 1960–1960

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Hockney, 1984–1984

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Hockney, 1984–1984

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Tilli in Mykonos, 1962–1962

Norman Parkinson

Tilli in Mykonos, 1962–1962

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Tilli in Nina Ricci coat, Florence, 1963–1963

Norman Parkinson

Tilli in Nina Ricci coat, Florence, 1963–1963

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Carmen leaning into a gale, Bahamas, 1962–1962

Norman Parkinson

Carmen leaning into a gale, Bahamas, 1962–1962

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Marla Scarafia in Rio de Janeiro for..., 1960–1965

Norman Parkinson

Marla Scarafia in Rio de Janeiro for..., 1960–1965

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Ohne Titel (Jamaica), 1960–1960

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Ohne Titel (Jamaica), 1960–1960

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After van Dongen, 1959–1959

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After van Dongen, 1959–1959

Sale Date: November 27, 1998

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Vogue, April, 1950–1950

Norman Parkinson

Vogue, April, 1950–1950

Sale Date: October 8, 1998

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Katherine Hepburn in London at the time , 1952–1952

Norman Parkinson

Katherine Hepburn in London at the time , 1952–1952

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Vogue, December, 1971–1971

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Vogue, December, 1971–1971

Sale Date: October 8, 1998

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Audrey Hepburn during the filming of..., 1955–1955

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Audrey Hepburn during the filming of..., 1955–1955

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Hat fashion, Vogue, 1930–1939

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Hat fashion, Vogue, 1930–1939

Sale Date: October 8, 1998

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Twin piece fashion outfit, Vogue, 1930–1939

Norman Parkinson

Twin piece fashion outfit, Vogue, 1930–1939

Sale Date: October 8, 1998

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