Object of the Day

Kate Simon's Portrait of Madonna

August 16

American photographer Kate Simon, famed for her work with The Clash and David Bowie, captured this portrait of Madonna in New York City, 1983. Madonna released her self-titled debut album this same year.

Madonna

Data Source
National Portrait Gallery
Artist
Kate Simon, born 15 Jun 1953
Sitter
Madonna, born 16 Aug 1958
Date
1983
Credit Line
National Portrait Gallery, Smithsonian Institution
Medium
Gelatin silver print
Dimensions
Image: 23.5 × 15.9 cm (9 1/4 × 6 1/4")
Sheet: 25.3 × 20.4 cm (9 15/16 × 8 1/16")
Type
Photograph