Petit format aluminium
Jagger in Blue
Photo taken in the 1970s
by Michael Joseph
Size: 15 cm (w) × 20 cm (h)
Medium: Aluminium print
Format: Small Format Print on Aluminium
Edition: Later print
A portrait charged with attitude and theatrical poise, Jagger in Blue captures a moment of stylised stillness that feels both intimate and iconic. Perched outdoors in a striking blue ensemble — cap tilted, knees drawn upward — the figure holds the camera’s gaze with a mix of defiance and vulnerability.
The saturated tonal wash intensifies fabric, skin, and sky, creating a near-cinematic palette that heightens mood and persona. Blue becomes more than colour; it becomes atmosphere — cool, composed, yet quietly electric. The upward angle of the composition amplifies presence, transforming a seated pose into a statement of character and charisma.
There is sensuality in the self-awareness of the posture — in the deliberate arrangement of limbs, the softened mouth, the directness of expression. Strength and fragility coexist, giving the image a dynamic psychological edge.
Created during the 1970s, a decade synonymous with experimentation, individuality, and bold visual identity, this work reflects Michael Joseph’s instinct for capturing personality as performance. The photograph balances documentary immediacy with stylised composition, allowing persona and environment to merge seamlessly.
Printed on aluminium, the smooth surface enhances colour depth and contrast, giving the image a crisp contemporary finish while preserving the warmth and texture of its era.
A distinctive and highly collectible small-format work, available exclusively through this gallery.
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