Artwork
Resolute Bay
Resolute Bay is a photographic photography by John Cowan. It dates from 1964 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
This photo shows a model in a fashion shoot set in Resolute Bay, Canada. The shot is part of American Vogue’s November 1964 issue.
It’s one of the few fashion images ever shot in the Arctic. The model wears a Ben Reig cape, sequined gloves by Viola Weinberger, and a sparkly helmet by Adolfo.
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Overview
Resolute Bay is a photograph by John Cowan, taken for American Vogue in 1964. It features model Jill Kennington in a fashion shoot set in the Canadian Arctic.
Subject & Meaning
The image showcases Kennington wearing a cape by Ben Reig, sequinned gloves by Viola Weinberger, and a sequinned helmet by Adolfo, highlighting the contrast between high fashion and the harsh Arctic environment.
Technique & Style
Cowan's photograph exemplifies the playful and graphically dynamic style characteristic of London's commercial photography scene in the 1960s, bringing a sense of energy to the fashion image.
History & Provenance
The photograph was published in the November 1964 edition of American Vogue, marking one of the rare instances of a fashion shoot taking place in the Arctic.
Artist & collection
Artist
John Cowan is an American vocalist and bass guitar player known for working in progressive bluegrass.
