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Paul Rockett, Self Portrait

Paul Rockett, Self Portrait

Paul Rockett

It was in 1940s Europe that the rigid style of “spotlight” photography finally gave way to a photographic revolution that explored natural lighting, movement and attitude, resulting in a sexier image that eventually became the mainstream in 1960s America. It was Canadian war photographer, Paul Rockett who first adopted this new style and, consequently, single-handedly revolutionized magazine and advertising photography in Canada. Art directors and the viewing public at large were awestruck by this new dynamic approach to the photographic image and Rockett became an overnight success. According to Toronto Life, “aside from Karsh, Rockett was Canada’s only star.”

Rockett’s work now hangs in the National Gallery of Canada in Ottawa. Perhaps he is most recognized today for his series of Glenn Gould portraits, one of which was chosen by Canada Post for a limited edition series of commemorative envelopes.

Paul Rockett, BOAC - Disembarking

BOAC - Disembarking, 1958
Inkjet print, archival pigment on museo rag
Edition of 15
16" x 20"

Paul Rockett, Ballet Dancers Kissing

Ballet Dancers Kissing, 1955
Inkjet print, archival pigment on museo rag
Edition of 15
20" x 16"

Paul Rockett, Binoculars

Binoculars, c.1964
Inkjet print, archival pigment on museo rag
Edition of 15
20" x 16"

Paul Rockett, Bob Lee and Father

Bob Lee and Father, 1973
Inkjet print, archival pigment on museo rag
Edition of 15
16" x 20"

Paul Rockett, Bruno Gerussi, Toronto

Bruno Gerussi, Toronto, 1968
Inkjet print, archival pigment on museo rag
Edition of 15
20" x 16"

Paul Rockett, Calypso Fashion

Calypso Fashion, 1958
Inkjet print, archival pigment on museo rag
Edition of 15
16" x 20"

Paul Rockett, Chatelaine

Chatelaine, 1958
Inkjet print, archival pigment on museo rag
Edition of 15
20" x 16"

Paul Rockett, Fashion in a Field

Fashion in a Field, 1964
Inkjet print, archival pigment on museo rag
Edition of 15
16" x 20"

Paul Rockett, Glenn Gould’s Hands

Glenn Gould’s Hands, 1956
Inkjet print, archival pigment on museo rag
Edition of 15
16" x 20"

Paul Rockett, Glenn Gould, Toronto

Glenn Gould, Toronto, 1956
Inkjet print, archival pigment on museo rag
Edition of 15
20" x 16"

Paul Rockett, Haystack

Haystack, 1949
Inkjet print, archival pigment on museo rag
Edition of 15
20" x 16"

Paul Rockett, Ian and Sylvia

Ian and Sylvia, 1964
Inkjet print, archival pigment on museo rag
Edition of 15
20" x 16"

Paul Rockett, J. Frank Willis & Diana Maddox, Toronto

J. Frank Willis & Diana Maddox, Toronto, 1962
Inkjet print, archival pigment on museo rag
Edition of 15
20" x 16"

Paul Rockett, Leonard Cohen

Leonard Cohen, 1979
Inkjet print, archival pigment on museo rag
Edition of 15
16" x 20"

Paul Rockett, Market Lady

Market Lady, 1948
Inkjet print, archival pigment on museo rag
Edition of 15
16" x 20"

Paul Rockett, Mayor Nathan Phillips and Esther on Bay Street

Mayor Nathan Phillips and Esther on Bay Street, 1960
Inkjet print, archival pigment on museo rag
Edition of 15
16" x 20"

Paul Rockett, Models and Jockeys - Fashion

Models and Jockeys - Fashion, 1961
Inkjet print, archival pigment on museo rag
Edition of 15
16" x 20"

Paul Rockett, New Years Party

New Years Party, 1955
Inkjet print, archival pigment on museo rag
Edition of 15
20" x 16"

Paul Rockett, Sculptors Frances Loring and Florence Wyle

Sculptors Frances Loring and Florence Wyle, 1956
Inkjet print, archival pigment on museo rag
Edition of 15
16" x 20"

Paul Rockett, Stratford

Stratford, 1963
Inkjet print, archival pigment on museo rag
Edition of 15
16" x 20"

Paul Rockett, Teresa Stratas as Madame Butterfly

Teresa Stratas as Madame Butterfly, 1962
Inkjet print, archival pigment on museo rag
Edition of 15
20" x 16"

Paul Rockett, The Couple

The Couple, 1947
Inkjet print, archival pigment on museo rag
Edition of 15
16" x 20"

Paul Rockett, The Very Busy Mrs. Sherman from Saskatchewan

The Very Busy Mrs. Sherman from Saskatchewan, c.1955
Inkjet print, archival pigment on museo rag
Edition of 15
20" x 16"

Paul Rockett, The Warm-up - Fashion

The Warm-up - Fashion, 1958
Inkjet print, archival pigment on museo rag
Edition of 15
16" x 20"

Paul Rockett, Tip Top

Tip Top, 1963
Inkjet print, archival pigment on museo rag
Edition of 15
20" x 16"

Paul Rockett, Trainer with Award-winning Horse

Trainer with Award-winning Horse, 1963
Inkjet print, archival pigment on museo rag
Edition of 15
16" x 20"

Paul Rockett, Wind-Blown - Fashion

Wind-Blown - Fashion, 1958
Inkjet print, archival pigment on museo rag
Edition of 15
20" x 16"

Paul Rockett, Woman with Rose

Woman with Rose, 1960
Inkjet print, archival pigment on museo rag
Edition of 15
20" x 16"

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