Michael Joseph (1941-) - Nude in Sheep, authentic darkroom print reproduction on glossy paper with black border
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“Nude in Sheep”
Michael Joseph — photographed for the British Wool Society, taken in the early 1970s.
Original C-type print on glossy paper with an opulent black border.
This edition is signed in gold pen.
At first glance: a sea of wool.
Then, suddenly — the unexpected flash of skin, symmetry and surrealism.
In Nude in Sheep, Michael Joseph blends pastoral calm with a bold artistic jolt.
A nude figure lies serene at the centre of the flock,
as though conjured from the earth itself — or smuggled into a dream.
The composition is painterly, the geometry exact,
and the humour unmistakably his.
This is Joseph at his most playful and provocative:
a nod to Bruegel’s chaos, Man Ray’s eroticism, and Bill Brandt’s stark British surrealism.
He often said he could find a creative opportunity in nearly every frame —
and here, amid livestock and landscape, he staged something unforgettable.
Photographed in the early 1970s and printed in a very small edition
(this is one of just three),
this striking, surreal signed print exemplifies the precision and wit of a man
who made his name balancing the strange with the sublime.
Best known for his Beggars Banquet images of the Rolling Stones,
Joseph moved effortlessly between the fine-art and commercial worlds
with a kind of irreverence that became his signature.
The image is a feast of contrasts:
softness and starkness, herd instinct and individuality,
a whisper of rebellion wrapped inside a visual joke.
Dimensions: 40 × 50 cm
Dispatch: Carefully packed and shipped via Colissimo.
Please browse my reviews to see the care and devotion
that goes into preserving and rehoming these one-off photographic artefacts.
A true talking point — and a rare collectible from a master of visual mischief.
Seller's Story
My father, Michael Joseph, was an advertising photographer based in London from the mid-sixties to the early nineties. During that time, he created some truly remarkable work — his most famous moment being the Beggars Banquet gatefold for the Rolling Stones.
My ongoing mission is to share and celebrate what we call 'the other photos' — the lesser-known but equally captivating pieces from his archive. Within this collection, you'll find a mix of test prints, images from specific photo shoots, and more personal works, all created with his characteristic passion and devotion.
Many of these images owe their atmosphere to the magic of the darkroom: intricate group scenes, striking still lifes, and moments that draw the viewer in and stir emotion. Variety is key - and I often offer unique, one-off pieces.
I hope you enjoy discovering my father’s work, and I look forward to sending you a genuine piece of photographic history.
Translated by Google Translate“Nude in Sheep”
Michael Joseph — photographed for the British Wool Society, taken in the early 1970s.
Original C-type print on glossy paper with an opulent black border.
This edition is signed in gold pen.
At first glance: a sea of wool.
Then, suddenly — the unexpected flash of skin, symmetry and surrealism.
In Nude in Sheep, Michael Joseph blends pastoral calm with a bold artistic jolt.
A nude figure lies serene at the centre of the flock,
as though conjured from the earth itself — or smuggled into a dream.
The composition is painterly, the geometry exact,
and the humour unmistakably his.
This is Joseph at his most playful and provocative:
a nod to Bruegel’s chaos, Man Ray’s eroticism, and Bill Brandt’s stark British surrealism.
He often said he could find a creative opportunity in nearly every frame —
and here, amid livestock and landscape, he staged something unforgettable.
Photographed in the early 1970s and printed in a very small edition
(this is one of just three),
this striking, surreal signed print exemplifies the precision and wit of a man
who made his name balancing the strange with the sublime.
Best known for his Beggars Banquet images of the Rolling Stones,
Joseph moved effortlessly between the fine-art and commercial worlds
with a kind of irreverence that became his signature.
The image is a feast of contrasts:
softness and starkness, herd instinct and individuality,
a whisper of rebellion wrapped inside a visual joke.
Dimensions: 40 × 50 cm
Dispatch: Carefully packed and shipped via Colissimo.
Please browse my reviews to see the care and devotion
that goes into preserving and rehoming these one-off photographic artefacts.
A true talking point — and a rare collectible from a master of visual mischief.
Seller's Story
My father, Michael Joseph, was an advertising photographer based in London from the mid-sixties to the early nineties. During that time, he created some truly remarkable work — his most famous moment being the Beggars Banquet gatefold for the Rolling Stones.
My ongoing mission is to share and celebrate what we call 'the other photos' — the lesser-known but equally captivating pieces from his archive. Within this collection, you'll find a mix of test prints, images from specific photo shoots, and more personal works, all created with his characteristic passion and devotion.
Many of these images owe their atmosphere to the magic of the darkroom: intricate group scenes, striking still lifes, and moments that draw the viewer in and stir emotion. Variety is key - and I often offer unique, one-off pieces.
I hope you enjoy discovering my father’s work, and I look forward to sending you a genuine piece of photographic history.
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Artist
Michael Joseph (1941-)
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Title of artwork
Nude in Sheep, authentic darkroom print reproduction on glossy paper with black border
Condition
Extremely fine
Technique
C-Print
Height
40 cm
Width
50 cm
Signature
Hand signed
Genre
Nude
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