Lyn and Carol by Sue Ford 1961 Sue FORD Lynne and Carol 1962 from the series Portraits of women (1961–1975) selenium toned gelatin silver print, printed 2011 44.0 x 38.1 cm
In this comparatively simple portrait, Leibovitz relies on intimacy for effect. Her aim was to immortalise John and Yoko's deep love for one another. But within hours of taking this photograph John Lennon was shot dead. Distributed around the world as a 'Rolling Stone' magazine cover, the photograph was instantly transformed. It became a memorial to Lennon and a symbol of the vulnerability of human passion.