Michael Joseph (1941-) - Dalmatians for Schweppes - lord...

Michael Joseph – Dalmatians at the Manor, Schweppes Advertising, London, 1970s Unique C-Type Colour Photographic Print | From the Original Colour Transparency | Hand-Signed by Michael Joseph A wonderfully eccentric vision of English aristocratic life, where Dalmatian dogs reign supreme and a distinctly theatrical sense of humour pervades every corner! Created for a Schweppes advertising campaign in the 1970s, this extraordinary photograph by celebrated British photographer Michael Joseph transforms an opulent, old-fashioned drawing room into a delightfully surreal world devoted entirely to Dalmatians. At the centre of the composition, a distinguished gentleman reclines in an elaborately carved chair, pipe in mouth, apparently contemplating his surroundings. Behind him, a solemn butler stands ready with a tray of refreshments, seemingly unperturbed by the extraordinary canine obsession surrounding him. And what an obsession it is! Dalmatians appear everywhere - in framed portraits covering the walls, as decorative sculptures, flanking the grand fireplace and even adorning the imposing chair itself. The repetition becomes increasingly absurd, creating a wonderfully humorous portrait of eccentric British grandeur. Rich crimson and amber lighting, heavy curtains, ornate furniture and a glowing fireplace lend the scene an almost cinematic atmosphere, somewhere between a stately home, a Victorian gentleman's club and a particularly surreal theatrical production. Michael Joseph – Master of Eccentric Characters & Animals Michael Joseph (born 1941) became internationally celebrated for his extraordinary ability to orchestrate elaborate photographic scenes involving eccentric characters, animals and extravagant settings. His most famous achievement remains his iconic 1968 photographic session for The Rolling Stones' Beggars Banquet, featuring an extraordinary gathering of flamboyantly dressed characters and animals around a lavish banquet table. Joseph brought that same mischievous imagination to his advertising work, creating carefully staged scenes in which every detail contributed to the story. Dalmatians at the Manor is a splendid example of his distinctive visual humour, combining British eccentricity, theatrical excess and meticulous photographic composition. A Unique, Personally Signed C-Type Print This distinctive C-type colour photograph was produced from Michael Joseph's original colour transparency. The rich reds, warm amber highlights and deep shadows beautifully preserve the dramatic atmosphere of the original composition. The print features a black border personally annotated in white by Michael Joseph, including the handwritten identification German Schweppes Ad, the title Dalmatians at the Manor, and his distinctive signature. A unique print in this particular presentation, originating from the photographer's personal archive. Details Photographer: Michael Joseph (b. 1941) Title: Dalmatians at the Manor Commission: Schweppes advertising campaign Original photograph: London, 1970s Medium: C-type colour photographic print from the original colour transparency Print: Unique example with black border Silver-coloured mount dimensions: 40 cm wide × 50 cm high (portrait) Signature: Personally hand-signed and annotated by Michael Joseph in white on the black border Provenance: Michael Joseph photographic archive Presentation: Mounted, unframed The photograph will be carefully packaged with rigid protection and dispatched with tracking. A gloriously eccentric example of British advertising photography - rich in colour, character and wonderfully absurd detail. An irresistible acquisition for collectors of Michael Joseph's work, vintage advertising, canine imagery and the extraordinary visual imagination of 1970s Britain. Please note: Any AI-generated interior staging photographs are for illustrative purposes only, are not necessarily to scale, and do not imply that a frame is included.

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