The original image was taken in Spain in 1971 by the celebrated photographer Terry O’Neill of Brigitte Bardot on the set of ‘Les Petroleuses’ a.k.a. ‘The Ballad Of Frenchie King,’ a comedy western TV series. The show was directed by Christian-Jaque and filmed in Almeria, Spain.Throughout
his career, Terry O'Neill amassed a portfolio of over 70 images
featuring Brigitte Bardot. Known for his intimate images chronicling the
fashions, styles, and celebrities of the Swinging Sixties, Terry
O’Neill often caught his subjects in candid or unconventional settings.Starting
his career in the early 1960s, O'Neill focused his lens on youth
culture, film, music, and fashion, documenting the frontline of fame for
over six decades. He photographed icons such as The Beatles, David
Bowie, Elton John, Twiggy, and The Rolling Stones, earning a reputation
as the defining photographer of the 'Swinging Sixties.' His work
continued to feature prominently on international magazine and newspaper
covers, including Vogue, Vanity Fair, and The Sunday Times, as he
maintained close relationships with stars throughout subsequent decades.