Audrey Hepburn With Dove

Colorized photograph of Audrey Hepburn with a dove on her shoulder, taken by Terry O’Neill in 1966 on the set of How to Steal a Million

Terry O’Neill

Audrey Hepburn With Dove

1966

Audrey Hepburn dove photograph by Terry O’Neill captures an unscripted moment from 1966. The image was taken on the set of How to Steal a Million in the south of France. Audrey Hepburn stands calmly as a white dove briefly perches on her shoulder.

The photograph was taken by Terry O’Neill, known for capturing spontaneous moments. During the shoot, the dove landed unexpectedly. Hepburn looked down naturally as O’Neill released the shutter. Two frames later, the bird flew away.

Audrey Hepburn starred in How to Steal a Million opposite Peter O’Toole. She portrayed Nicole Bonnet, the daughter of an art forger. By 1966, Hepburn was already an international icon. Her career combined elegance, restraint, and emotional clarity.

This Audrey Hepburn dove photograph reflects her professionalism on set. She remained composed despite the unexpected moment. O’Neill’s timing preserved a fleeting interaction that could not be staged.

The dove introduces a sense of chance and fragility. These elements align closely with O’Neill’s photographic approach. His work favored presence over performance. He often captured subjects between formal poses.

As a document of mid-1960s cinema, this Audrey Hepburn dove photograph differs from traditional publicity images. It records a moment shaped by instinct and trust. The image remains one of the most recognizable portraits of Hepburn.

The photograph stands as an enduring example of Terry O’Neill’s work. It also reflects Audrey Hepburn’s lasting cultural legacy.

“The famous shot of Audrey Hepburn was just incredible. We were in a garden in the south of France and she was just a total pro – so great to work with. We were shooting and the dove just landed on her shoulder – she looked down and I got the shot and two frames later it flew away again. Incredible.” – Terry O’Neill

Artwork Details

20 × 24 in (50.8 × 61 cm)30 x 40 in (76.2 x 101.6 cm)40 x 60 in (101.6 × 152.4 cm)

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