David Johansen, New York City, 1978, photographed by Roberta Bayley.
Roberta Bayley

David Johansen, New York City, 1978

David Johansen, New York Dolls
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Theatricality and vulnerability in a single frame.

In this 1978 portrait of David Johansen in New York, Roberta Bayley portrays the New York Dolls frontman with a rare combination of intensity and ease.

Shot in black and white, the photograph reflects both the theatricality and the underlying vulnerability that made Johansen such a singular presence in rock history.

THE PRINT Process, signature, sizes & editions

Process

Gelatin silver photograph

Signature

Hand-signed and individually numbered

Print sizes & editions

  • 11 × 14 inches / 28 × 36 cm — edition of 25
  • 16 × 20 inches / 41 × 51 cm — edition of 25
  • 20 × 24 inches / 51 × 61 cm — edition of 25
  • 30 × 40 inches / 76 × 102 cm — edition of 10
  • 40 × 60 inches / 102 × 152 cm — edition of 5

The edition size is the maximum number of signed and numbered prints produced in each size.

Specifications
Photographer
Roberta Bayley
Title
David Johansen, New York City, 1978
Subject
David Johansen, New York Dolls
Authenticity
Certificate of Authenticity included
Shipping
Worldwide, fully insured
Returns
14-day return policy
Photographer
Roberta Bayley
Photography
Roberta Bayley

One of the defining photographers of the New York punk movement, Roberta Bayley created some of the most iconic images of CBGB, the Ramones, Blondie and the downtown music scene of the 1970s.

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