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**Albert Watson Framed Photograph – “Nureyev’s Doubles,” New York Times, 1995**
Rare framed photograph by acclaimed photographer Albert Watson, originally …
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**Albert Watson Framed Photograph – “Nureyev’s Doubles,” New York Times, 1995**
Rare framed photograph by acclaimed photographer Albert Watson, originally commissioned by *The New York Times* in 1995 for Matthew Gurewitsch’s story “Nureyev’s Doubles,” about the first recipients of the Rudolf Nureyev Scholarship. This work sits at the intersection of ballet history, editorial photography, and Nureyev’s enduring legacy in the dance world. (https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Albert_Watson_(photographe))
Watson is internationally recognized for his powerful portraiture and iconic magazine work, with images in major museums and private collections. In this photograph, his precise use of light and composition lends a sculptural, almost cinematic presence to the young dancers connected to Nureyev’s name, making it a compelling piece for collectors of both fine art photography and ballet ephemera. [en.wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rudolf_Nureyev)
Key details:
- Artist: Albert Watson [en.wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Albert_Watson_(photographer))
- Title/Subject: “Nureyev’s Doubles” (NYT feature by Matthew Gurewitsch, 1995)
- Context: Created for *The New York Times* article on the first Rudolf Nureyev Scholarship recipients [en.wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rudolf_Nureyev)
- Medium: Vintage photographic print (please see photos and description for exact process)
- Year: 1995
- Framing: Professionally framed with mat, ready to hang
- Condition: Excellent vintage condition (no major flaws; please review close-up photos)
I'm unsure if this is signed, Not examined out of frame
Framed- 29" x 29"
Inside of Mat- 20" x 20"
Ideal for:
- Collectors of Albert Watson’s work
- Ballet and Rudolf Nureyev enthusiasts [nureyev](https://nureyev.org/)
- Lovers of 1990s editorial and portrait photography
- Gallery walls, studio spaces, and curated interiors
This is a rare opportunity to own a piece by a major contemporary photographer tied directly to the legacy of Rudolf Nureyev and the next generation of dancers shaped by his influence. [nureyev](https://nureyev.org/)
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- Dimensions
- 29ʺW × 0.75ʺD × 29ʺH
- Styles
- Portraiture
- Frame Type
- Framed
- Art Subjects
- Portrait
- Artist
- Albert Watson
- Period
- 1990s
- Country of Origin
- United States
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Art Glass
- Metal
- Paper
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Black
- Condition Notes
- pristine print excellent vintage condition pristine print excellent vintage condition less
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