ARTIST: Herb Ritts
TITLE: Earvin Magic Johnson, Hollywood
MEDIUM: Silver Gelatin Print
DATE: 1992
EDITION: Ed. of 25
SIZE: 16 x 20 in
PRICE: SOLD
Herb Ritts Magic Johnson, Hollywood 1992 hand- signed silver gelatin photograph print from the edition of 25.
Earvin Magic Johnson by Herb Ritts is an iconic photograph of the star basketball player. This stunning portrait of Magic Johnson was taken in 1992, a year after the Laker’s point guard had annnouced his retirement from the NBA after learning he had contracted HIV. The image of Magic Johnson is a much softer and indeed feminine depiction of the “Show Time” star. True to form Herb Ritts captures his subject with an unparalleled depth. One of Herb Ritts’ most important photographs, the composition has been exhibited in numerous museum exhibitions and included in important books highlighting the photographer’s work.
Literature:
In Full Light / In Piena Luce 2013 Published by Contrasto
Herb Ritts L.A. Style 2012 The J. Paul Getty Museum by Paul Martineau
Notorious Little, Brown and Company/ Bulfinch Press
Work Little, Brown and Company/Bulfinch Press
