After graduating from Cambridge in 1959, Freeman became a professional photographer, with assignments for the Sunday Times and other magazines.
This photograph of Charlton Heston was taken after his Oscar win for Best Actor in Ben Hur, while he was at once enjoying a successful film career and beginning to speak out publicly in support of the Civil Rights Movement.
Collector's Note:
This photograph is included in the
Robert Freeman's Swinging Sixties Collection, Dean Freeman's personal archive of photographs gifted to him by his father, beginning in 1980. Specific details are below, please contact us for pricing and the latest availability.
Size : 24 x 19.7 in / 61 x 50 cm
Chromogentic Print (C-Type)
Signed, Artist Proof
Printed : 2003-2006
Gifted to Dean Freeman : 2003-2006
Buyers will receive a certificate of authenticity following delivery and a signed letter of provenance detailing its history.