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)
Jerry Hall, Russia, 1975

Norman Parkinson

Jerry Hall, Russia, 1975

Sale Date: November 10, 2020

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'JERRY HALL', RUSSIA, VOGUE (DIPTYCH), 1975, 1975

Norman Parkinson

'JERRY HALL', RUSSIA, VOGUE (DIPTYCH), 1975, 1975

Sale Date: October 14, 2020

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'CARDIN HAT OVER PARIS', 1960, 1960

Norman Parkinson

'CARDIN HAT OVER PARIS', 1960, 1960

Sale Date: October 14, 2020

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The Beatles, Russell Square, 1963, silver..., 1963

Norman Parkinson

The Beatles, Russell Square, 1963, silver..., 1963

Sale Date: October 1, 2020

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AUDREY HEPBURN WITH FLOWERS II, 1955, 1955

Norman Parkinson

AUDREY HEPBURN WITH FLOWERS II, 1955, 1955

Sale Date: September 16, 2020

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Fashion Study in Doorway, British Vogue, 1946

Norman Parkinson

Fashion Study in Doorway, British Vogue, 1946

Sale Date: June 25, 2020

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Untitled, British Vogue, April, 1954

Norman Parkinson

Untitled, British Vogue, April, 1954

Sale Date: June 25, 2020

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Wenda over the Rolls, for Vogue magazine, 1950

Norman Parkinson

Wenda over the Rolls, for Vogue magazine, 1950

Sale Date: June 10, 2020

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THE ART OF TRAVEL, 1951, 1951

Norman Parkinson

THE ART OF TRAVEL, 1951, 1951

Sale Date: May 18, 2020

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New York, New York, 1950

Norman Parkinson

New York, New York, 1950

Sale Date: May 12, 2020

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DAVID HOCKNEY, 1984, 1984

Norman Parkinson

DAVID HOCKNEY, 1984, 1984

Sale Date: March 17, 2020

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EDINBURGH, CA. 1950, 1950

Norman Parkinson

EDINBURGH, CA. 1950, 1950

Sale Date: March 17, 2020

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DUBLIN, 1962, 1962

Norman Parkinson

DUBLIN, 1962, 1962

Sale Date: March 17, 2020

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TERRI MAY, 1986 (5 WORKS), 1986

Norman Parkinson

TERRI MAY, 1986 (5 WORKS), 1986

Sale Date: March 17, 2020

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AUDREY HEPBURN WITH FLOWERS II, 1955, 1955

Norman Parkinson

AUDREY HEPBURN WITH FLOWERS II, 1955, 1955

Sale Date: March 17, 2020

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Wenda and Ostriches, 1951, 1951

Norman Parkinson

Wenda and Ostriches, 1951, 1951

Sale Date: December 12, 2019

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The Art of Travel, 1951, 1951

Norman Parkinson

The Art of Travel, 1951, 1951

Sale Date: December 12, 2019

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Self-portrait with model, 1970–1979

Norman Parkinson

Self-portrait with model, 1970–1979

Sale Date: December 4, 2019

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Wenda Parkinson, British Vogue cover, 1954

Norman Parkinson

Wenda Parkinson, British Vogue cover, 1954

Sale Date: December 4, 2019

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Young Velvets, Young Prices, Hat Fashions,..., 1949

Norman Parkinson

Young Velvets, Young Prices, Hat Fashions,..., 1949

Sale Date: December 17, 2019

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Lisa Fonssagrives, New York, 1949

Norman Parkinson

Lisa Fonssagrives, New York, 1949

Sale Date: December 17, 2019

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Jerry Hall, Jamaica, 1975, 1975

Norman Parkinson

Jerry Hall, Jamaica, 1975, 1975

Sale Date: December 11, 2019

Auction Closed

The Go-Ahead Trapeze, British Vogue, 1958, 1958

Norman Parkinson

The Go-Ahead Trapeze, British Vogue, 1958, 1958

Sale Date: December 11, 2019

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The Look Your Clothes Depend On, Queen, 1962, 1962

Norman Parkinson

The Look Your Clothes Depend On, Queen, 1962, 1962

Sale Date: December 11, 2019

Auction Closed

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