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Roxanne LowitElton John, the superstar on stage in a duck costume, Fine Art Photography, 19801980
1980
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Elton John, the superstar on stage in a duck costume playing the piano photographed by the late Roxanne Lowit.
All prints are limited edition. Available in multiple sizes. High-end framing on request.
All prints are done and signed by the artist. The collector receives an additional certificate of authenticity from the gallery.
Roxanne Lowit's iconic photograph of Elton John in a duck costume captures the flamboyant essence of the legendary performer. Taken during one of his live stage performances, the image features Elton dressed in a full-body yellow duck costume with exaggerated features like a beak and webbed feet, perfectly epitomizing his penchant for theatricality and humor.
The photo highlights the colorful, exuberant energy of Elton John’s shows, where over-the-top costumes were as much a part of the spectacle as his music. Lowit’s ability to document this playful moment elevates it into an iconic representation of Elton’s unique personality—bold, extravagant, and unapologetically fun. The photograph remains a testament to the intersection of music, fashion, and performance art in the 1970s and '80s.
Roxanne Lowit’s portfolio is a tribute to the world of glamour and the creative elite.
After over three decades of celebrity and backstage photography Roxanne Lowit has become a star in her own right. Her work has left its mark, and her distinctive style has influenced the visual culture of an epoch. Her photographs are documents and historical records at the same time.
Most of them black-and-white, they reveal quite clearly that Lowit is more interested in the inner world behind the glamorous façade. Her pictures smoothly combine glamour and the underlying spirit, countenance and atmosphere, surface detail with depth.
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- Creator:Roxanne Lowit (1942 - 2022, American)
- Creation Year:1980
- Dimensions:Height: 24.02 in (61 cm)Width: 20.08 in (51 cm)
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- Gallery Location:Vienna, AT
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU1939817732
Roxanne Lowit
Photographer Roxanne Lowit was at the forefront of recording modern culture for more than four decades. With her camera, she captured the grit within the glamor, bringing out the truest essence of each subject.
Lowit had no formal training in photography. She graduated from New York’s Fashion Institute of Technology with a degree in art history and textile design. She had a successful career as a designer, but also had a penchant for painting. Many people offered to sit for her paintings, but her busy schedule did not allow for lengthy sessions. Instead, she would take photographs to use as references when she had time to work on her art.
She enjoyed the instant gratification of producing an image through the lens. She began her photography practice in earnest at New York fashion shows, taking pictures of her own designs. Soon, models such as Jerry Hall were inviting her backstage to the shows. Her behind-the-scenes shots catapulted her into icon status in the fashion industry.
She later expanded her focus beyond fashion. Throughout her illustrious career, Lowit photographed world-famous cultural figures, like American Pop artist Andy Warhol, Spanish Surrealist painter Salvador Dalí and American singer Madonna.
Many prestigious venues have displayed Lowit’s work, including the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Whitney Museum of American Art and the Andy Warhol Museum. Her work is part of the permanent collection of Japan’s Kobe Fashion Museum.
The American, French, German and Italian editions of Vogue all included Lowit’s photographs on their pages, as did many other notable publications, including GQ and Vanity Fair. Lowit produced advertising work for many major companies, including Armani, De Beers and Land Rover. Lowit published four books of her photography, including Roxanne Lowit Photographs Yves Saint Laurent in 2014. She died in 2022.
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