Allan Ballard
Allan Ballard began his photographic career at the London Evening Standard where he assisted the picture editor. He then assisted eminent fashion photographer John Cowan. Allan spent six months in New York working for American Vogue. During this time he documented the racial tension between the police and the black residents of Harlem for the Sunday Times. The now famous shot of the NYPD officer ‘pulling tongues’ in a momentary lapse ‘under fire’ was later adopted by he band Skid Alley for their album cover.
Staff Picks
Frank Sinatra walking across the River Thames in 1967 London by photographer Allan Ballard.
Photographer’s notes:
“These shots were taken on the set of 'The Naked Runner', which was set to become Sinatra's last ever film with Warner Bros. Two weeks into filming Sinatra suddenly halted all work and jetted back to L.A. to marry Mia Farrow. It was a real privilege to do this kind of work, I had a free rein to shoot whatever I liked. I've always had an attitude towards shooting very intimate close-ups."
Limited edition print of Debbie Harry from Blondie in San Diego, California on April 16th, 1977 by photographer Allan Ballard.
Photographer’s notes:
“Debbie Harry opening the show for Iggy Pop and David Bowie on their Idiot Tour. “
Signed limited edition print of The Clash in 1977, in “a dressing room somewhere in England” by Allan Ballard. This shot is exclusive to our collection.
ALLAN BALLARD Print Information
Archival fine art print on Hahnemühle paper using archival inks - hand signed and numbered by the photographer.
Size information on each photo page.
NOTE: Measurements quoted are paper size, with the printed image being slightly smaller to create a natural border to house the photographer’s signature and edition number