“Sixties Model” — Authentic Darkroom Print by Michael Joseph London, 1967 — Signed by the photographer Original 1960s darkroom print A captivating studio portrait from the height of London’s Swinging Sixties, Sixties Model reveals Michael Joseph’s quieter, more intimate artistry — a striking counterpoint to the exuberant banquet scenes for which he later became internationally recognised. Here, Joseph strips the image down to its essentials. No elaborate set, no chaotic ensemble, no theatrical props. Just one woman, framed in soft curls and velvety fabric, her face luminous and impossibly expressive. And it is that expression — wide-eyed, almost troubled, full of unspoken questions — that gives this portrait its lingering power. A good photograph invites you to wonder. Why does she look so concerned? What is she thinking? Is she caught between poses — or between thoughts? Joseph understood that a portrait with a mystery lasts far longer than one that simply shows a face. In this quiet moment, he leaves space for the viewer to enter the image, to invent the story that sits just beyond the frame. It stands in fascinating contrast to the riotous theatricality of Joseph’s later Rolling Stones — Beggars Banquet shoot, where he commanded entire crowds, characters, and layers of visual mischief. Here, by contrast, he shows the other half of his gift: restraint, sensitivity, and the ability to trap a fleeting emotional truth. Shot in London in 1967, this authentic darkroom print carries the unmistakable silver richness and tonal depth of true 1960s analogue work. Mounted on deep indigo card and signed by Joseph, it is a rare surviving example of his fashion portraiture. A beautifully crafted piece from a photographer who could move effortlessly between grandeur and quiet introspection — and who knew that sometimes the most powerful images are the ones that leave you asking questions. As with all pieces I sell, it will be packaged with great care and devotion, honouring the history and craftsmanship of this one-off photographic artefact.