"John Cowan ... epitomised the playful, graphically dynamic style of commercial photography practised in London during the period. His partnership with model and photographer Jill Kennington sparked an exciting period of high-octane image-making for numerous magazines."
— Victoria & Albert Museum
Working as a free-lance photographer his powerful, informal imagery became symbolic of the 1960’s London.
"His images capture the spirit of the youthful revolution in fashion of the early and mid sixties. Significantly, Antonioni's film 'Blow Up' was shot in Cowan's Notting Hill studio."
— Victoria & Albert Museum
Limted & Open Edition Prints.
For over four decades, the John Cowan Archive has remained unexplored. However, with only a select few of his most iconic pieces previously showcased at the Victoria & Albert Museum, it's time to unveil the full collection.
Today, you can immerse yourself in John Cowan's extraordinary work. These limited edition prints, with a production run of only 21, are accompanied by open edition prints, each one stamped and numbered for authenticity. The prints on offer are from the highly acclaimed Triple Exposure Exhibition held at the Victoria & Albert Museum's Canon Gallery. Don't miss your chance to own a piece of artistic history - add a John Cowan print to your collection today.
The Monumental Shoot
Flying High
Jill Kennington, fashion studies for Queen, published June 8th, 1966. Fashion from Harvey Nichols
Grace Coddington
Grace Coddington, Paris, July 1961. Unpublished images from fashion shoot for The Tatler
The Executive Girl
‘The Executive Girl’ Jill Kennington, fashion study for the Daily Mail, published March 20th, 1963. Leather coat by Sudedcraft
‘Stealing a March on the Guards’
‘Stealing a March on the Guards’ Buckingham Palace, London. Model Marie-France, fashion study for The Observer, published September 10, 1961. Coat and ‘bearskin’ hat by Mary Quant
Maroc 7
Tracey Reed, Morocco, 1966, during a break from filming of ‘Maroc 7’.
Bikinis
“What happens when a photographer plans to shoot swimsuits outdoors and it rains?” Model Finola seated on a table in the World’s End Pub, King’s Road, Chelsea. Fashion study for the Daily Mirror,. publish April 3rd, 1963. Bikini by Marks & Spencers