Amy Winehouse Portrait, 2008
This rare amy winehouse photograph was taken in London on June 27, 2008, during a concert honoring Nelson Mandela’s 90th birthday in Hyde Park. The portrait was captured by Terry O’Neill, shortly before Amy Winehouse appeared on stage. The image presents the singer in a moment of composure and intensity, reflecting both her public persona and private vulnerability.
By 2008, Winehouse had already become one of the most influential voices of her generation. Her impact extended beyond music into fashion, identity, and cultural expression. Terry O’Neill’s approach to portraiture favored authenticity over spectacle, and this photograph reflects that philosophy. The composition is direct and unembellished. Her gaze is steady and confrontational, drawing the viewer into a quiet exchange rather than a performance.
The portrait reveals defining elements of Winehouse’s visual identity. Her beehive hairstyle, tattoos, and signature styling are all present, yet nothing feels staged. O’Neill captured her as she was, without artifice. The image stands as a cultural document of an artist whose influence continues to resonate long after her passing.
Available Sizes (Unframed):
Editions of 50- 12 x 16 in (30.5 x 40.6 cm)
- 16 × 20 in (40.6 × 50.8 cm)
- 20 × 24 in (50.8 × 61 cm)
Edition Information:
During his lifetime, Terry O’Neill produced a significant body of signed, limited-edition fine art photographs. Following his passing, a small archive of works prepared for exhibition and sale remained within his estate. These photographs are now exceptionally rare and available only in limited sizes. Estate-stamped limited edition photographs are offered in select sizes only. Estate editions are released solely when the original signed edition of 50 in a given size had not fully sold out during the artist’s lifetime. In such cases, the remaining editions continue as Estate Editions until fully allocated. In select cases, this artwork may also be available as a hand-signed lifetime print. Please contact the gallery directly for current availability and details. Each print is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity issued by the gallery.We ship worldwide and use a multitude of providers to safely deliver your masterpiece. Domestic delivery and installation may also be available via Hilton Contemporary’s private art shuttle.
