Framed vintage blue-toned print
Michael Joseph (1941-) – Pool ladies between takes – unique blue-toned print in dark blue & silver speckly frame
Vintage item by the photographer himself – 1987
Pool Ladies Between Takes – Signed Vintage Print – Michael Joseph
Striking photographic work by Michael Joseph, showing a group of swimmers resting at the edge of a pool between takes. Their poised gestures — adjusting caps, stretching arms, pausing in quiet concentration — create a beautifully choreographed moment of stillness.
The cool cyan tonal palette lends the image a sculptural quality, transforming the swimmers into a rhythmic composition of light, water and form. The atmosphere feels both staged and candid, capturing the calm pause before movement resumes.
The work is hand-titled and signed on the mount:
“Autumn 1987 – Pool Ladies Between Takes – Michael Joseph.”
Presented in a substantial decorative frame which complements the photograph’s tonal palette and gives the piece a strong wall presence.
While the image itself dates from the late 1980s, this particular print originates from Michael Joseph’s studio archive and was printed by the photographer in the late 1990s.
I cannot state with certainty whether the print is a traditional darkroom print or a high-quality studio reproduction, but it was personally printed and assembled by Michael Joseph, and I can certify its authenticity as originating directly from his studio.
The reverse shows the original film sheet used in the studio archive, reinforcing its working photographic provenance.
Title: Pool Ladies Between Takes
Photo taken in the 1980s
Printed: Late 1990s by Michael Joseph
Signed: Yes – hand-titled and signed on the mount
Frame size: approx. 54 cm × 44 cm
Condition: Good vintage condition. A small print imperfection is visible near one swimmer’s chest area, likely originating from the printing or reproduction process. The frame shows minor age-related wear consistent with display.
Dispatch: Carefully packed with protective wrapping and rigid boxing to ensure safe delivery.
I take great care when preparing and packing these historic photographic works so they arrive safely and ready to enjoy.
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