Patti Smith & Robert Mapplethorpe, New York City, 1969

$4500 In stock

A candid black-and-white portrait of Patti Smith and Robert Mapplethorpe, captured in New York City in 1969 by photographer Norman Seeff. The image reflects the intimate, close-knit connection between the two artists during a formative moment in their lives and careers.

Black-and-white photograph from the late 1960s / early 1970s era
Depicts Patti Smith and Robert Mapplethorpe in a casual, candid setting with items such as bottles and cigarettes visible
Part of Norman Seeff's iconic music and celebrity photography collection, available through Morrison Hotel Gallery
Offered in multiple sizes: 22x28, 38x50, 44x65, and 53x77

Customer Reviews (4.8 / 5 · 13 reviews)

Penelope ★★★★★ Aug 14, 2026

The intimacy between them is almost palpable in this print, you can see it in how Mapplethorpe’s hand rests on her shoulder. The candid nature of the 1969 shot makes it feel less like a photograph and more like a memory you’re allowed to glimpse. It’s already the focal point of my living room wall.

Lucy ★★★★★ Aug 13, 2026

The black-and-white grain feels like I'm peeking at a real moment from 1969, not a staged portrait. It's hanging in my study now and the way their heads tilt together draws me in every time I glance over.

Harper N. ★★★★★ Aug 12, 2026

The intimacy in their poses comes through so clearly in this candid 1969 shot—you can feel the trust between them just from the black-and-white tones. It’s framed perfectly and the print quality really honors that raw, close-knit moment without over-polishing it.