Brigitte Bardot on a Harley Davidson, circa 1968 - Lot 15

Brigitte Bardot on a Harley Davidson, circa 1968 Digital color print Dimensions: 20 x 21.5 cm Note: Iconic image of Brigitte Bardot in the late 1960s, depicting her riding a Harley-Davidson, the perfect embodiment of the spirit of freedom and transgression that marked the decade. This photograph combines two powerful myths - Bardot and the motorcycle - to create an instantly recognizable iconography that has become emblematic of XXᵉ century popular culture. The dynamic composition, reinforced by the model's mechanical presence and assertive stance, helped build Bardot's image as a feminine figure freed from traditional codes, at once sensual, independent and provocative. This type of representation has largely contributed to her status as an international icon.