Neal Preston: Freddie Mercury London 1986

Freddie Mercury, London 1986 | The Iconic Photograph by Neal Preston Neal Preston's legendary photograph was captured during Queen legendary "Magic Tour" on July 12, 1986, standing as testament to both Freddie Mercury's stage presence and the photographers place in Rock and Roll history. Shot from a dramatic low angel behind the frontman in front of a sold-out crowd of over 72,000 fans, Preston immortalizes Mercury in his iconic yellow jacket with his back arched, mid fist-thrust, commanding the massive crowd, just one month before his final performance with the band. This photograph was acquired directly from the photographer himself and features both a hand-written title and date but also his authentic hand signature. While the same image can be found as the feature image used in Queen documentaries, books, biographies, and films, only the artist approved fine art versions bear his signature, and therefore his approval of print quality. This piece has been expertly framed with archival matting and backing to further preserve and protect this archival pigment print photograph, ensuring its longevity and accuracy to the photographers originally approved vision. Artwork Details Artist: Neal Preston Title: Freddie Mercury, London 1986 Medium: Archival Pigment Print Edition: Open Edition Signature: Hand Signed Paper Size: 11" x 14" Image Size: 13" x 9 3/8" Frame Size: 17¾" x 20½" Publisher: Self-Published, Neal Preston Includes COA from Gold & Silver Pawn Shop Framing included, as pictured We welcome all reasonable offers. MAKE AN OFFER Artist Biography: Neal Preston × Neal Preston A Backstage Pass to History, Photojournalist at Heart A legend in the inner circle of the Rock and Roll elite, Preston is best known as Led Zeppelin’s U.S. tour photographer in the mid-1970s, however, his portfolio of works encompasses many of the greatest names in music: Billy Joel, Bruce Springsteen, Madonna, Michael Jackson, Whitney Houston, Heart, Duran Duran, Queen, Fleetwood Mac, The Allman Brothers, David Bowie and many more. As an accomplished photojournalist, Preston has covered the stories of not only musicians but a wide variety of public figures. His artistic style not only caputred the likeness of these legedary figures but also silently told the story behind the portrayal. These true to life behind-the-scene moments caputred on film, graced the pages and covers of world-class magazines including Newsweek, Time, and Rolling Stone. In 1980 he began a 30-year-long relationship with People Magazine and to this day remains the most-assigned photographer in the history of the magazine, with almost 700 shoot days to his credit. Preston's Enduring Exhibits In June of 2010, Preston cemented a relationship with the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, becoming the first photographer to mount a one-man exhibition of his work on the premises. Preston’s work has been also displayed at such elite institutions as the Smithsonian in Washington D.C., the National Gallery in London, and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland, Ohio. His iconic photograph of Freddie Mercury is part of the permanent photo exhibit at the new Wembley Stadium in London. His work is included in the permanent collection of the new Yankee Stadium in New York, and close to 100 of Preston’s photographs adorn the walls of the newly renovated Forum in Inglewood, California. Preston's original limited edition photographs are curated by the photographer himself, selected from his personal archives where he oversees the entire printing process from paper selection to exposure and ink saturation. His art has a strong celebrity and Rock and Roll insider collector base that fuel strong world-wide gallery sales and a consistently recurring auction presence. Collection Links: View All Neal Preston | View All Photography Shipping & Global Delivery Domestic: We provide complimentary shipping to all U.S. states and territories. International: Worldwide shipping is available. *International rates apply Contact & Support Our specialists are here to assist you with any questions regarding this listing or your order. Email: Orders@gspawn.com Phone: (702) 272-0006 We appreciate your business and look forward to helping you bring home a piece of history!