Steve McQueen in his Jaguar XK55, circa 1962 - Lot 46

Steve McQueen in his Jaguar XK55, circa 1962 Black and white digital print Dimensions: 20 x 30.2 cm Note : Iconic photograph of Steve McQueen at the wheel of his Jaguar XKSS, a mythical automobile inseparable from his public image. An avid motorsports enthusiast and accomplished racing driver, McQueen made this Jaguar one of the strongest symbols of his lifestyle, blending elegance, speed and independence. The composition, centered on the vehicle's sculptural lines and the actor's spontaneous smile, perfectly conveys the aesthetic of the early 1960s. The black-and-white treatment accentuates the graphic dimension of the bodywork and lends the ensemble a timelessness that has helped make these images major references in the automotive and cinematic culture of the XXᵉ century.