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"Magical Bath Moment"
Michael Joseph, photo taken in the 1970s
Original darkroom print, signed

Laughter rises with the steam.
Two lovers — mid-soak, mid-flirt — caught in a moment that teeters between fantasy and real delight.
This was Michael Joseph’s genius: transforming carefully crafted sets
into scenes that breathe spontaneity.

A bouquet of bubbles, a flash of eye contact,
a luxurious haze that suggests this might be an advert —
perhaps for cigarettes, perhaps for bath oil —
but above all, it sells mood.

Taken for an advertising campaign in the late 1970s,
this darkroom print is a perfect example of clever Michael at work —
the photographer who knew how to choreograph joy
without ever dimming its sparkle.

Best known for his iconic 1968 group shots of the Rolling Stones
at the infamous Beggars Banquet session,
Michael Joseph built a career that spanned advertising, editorial, and fine art.
His hallmark? A blend of theatrical composition and genuine emotion —
always playful, always polished.

Magical Bath Moment reveals his lighter side:
cheeky, glamorous, and full of the warmth
that made 1970s commercial photography so deliciously bold.
And beneath the foam, you still find the same sharp eye —
one that didn’t just capture beauty, but joy.

This is an original darkroom print, carefully preserved by the photographer’s daughter.
A rare and evocative artefact from the golden age of analogue advertising.

Mount dimensions: 40cm high x 30cm wide.
Item will be securely packed and sent via Colissimo.
Please take a moment to read my reviews —
they reflect the devotion I put into redistributing these one-off pieces of visual history.
It would be an honour for this print to find a new home with you.

Darkroom edition by the photographer - Signed - Authentic B & W print - 1987

Michael Joseph - Magical bath moment, authentic unique vintage darkroom print

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