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Mid-Century Colour Range: Iconic Photos of the 20th Century


New Getty Images Collection - Get A Quintessential Image For Your Space

FINEPRINT co are excited to share a new edition to our ever expanding print range featuring iconic photos of the 20th century. The collection transports you to a by-gone era, with a candid offering of the who’s who of the celebrity world - from your favourite rock gods, Hollywood icons and sports stars. These Getty Images are a must-have for die hard fans or the perfect gift for that special someone.

Elizabeth Taylor, Grace Kelly, Marilyn Monroe and Brigitte Bardot are just a few of the stars you’ll find within the print collection, and are the perfect addition for anyone wanting to bring a touch of old world glamour to a room.

 

Undoubtedly one of the most beloved actresses of the Golden Age of Hollywood, Audrey Hepburn is also featured within the collection. Her famous face has been the subject of many an iconic photo of the 20th century, and the mid-century colour collection offers rarely seen intimate moments with the Breakfast at Tiffany’s star. Whether she is clutching a bright bold umbrella on a golf course in Switzerland or dressed to the nines at a glamorous event, fans will fall in love with the icon once again.

Hollywood’s leading men haven’t been forgotten, movie buffs will be spoilt for choice with the likes of Clark Gable, James Stewart and Sean Connery making up part of the collection. 

The on-set images are a stand out, an FPC favourite a behind the scenes snapshot of a smiling Marlon Brando as Napoleon Bonaparte in the film ‘Desiree’ in 1954.

 

If iconic photos of the 20th century are your thing, then you can’t go past the one and only James Dean. Perfect for any movie room or study, the frame titled ‘James Dean: A Giant Star’ features the American actor leaning against his movie trailer on the set of his last film, ‘Giant’. Broody, moody and the epitome of cool, Dean is seen smoking a cigarette and looking off into the distance.

Rock and roll more your thing? How about an intimate portrait of The Rolling Stones frontman, Mick Jagger mid boogie? Shot by renowned American photographer Michael Ochs in London 1968, the piece would take pride of place on any rock fans wall and captures the now ageing icon in his prime. Want two icons in one? Blondie frontwoman Debbie Harry with the Hollywood sign in the background is another of Ochs’ works and perfectly captures not only the singer but her Californian surrounds.

Our mid-century colour collection brings iconic photos of the 20th century to life using C-type printing via the original archived transparencies. This process captures warm and vibrant tones that we associate with the era and techniques used at the time.

From one stand out hero piece of Marilyn to a selection of your favourite Beatles images to french hang on your chosen wall, you will be transported back in time with our timeless new collection. These iconic images have endured and will bring an effortless cool to any collection.

You can browse the collection here

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