COLLECTIONS | ANGELS | ALESSANDRA IN POOL

A person diving into a rooftop pool with a city skyline in the background.

Identification #A-153

  • “Sometimes life comes down to a one shot deal. Alessandra wore these boots perfectly in this home that overlooked Hollywood. I knew exactly the photograph I wanted and I’m sure it would not have come about without Alessandra being totally in sync with my vision. Perfect moment” - RUSSELL JAMES


  • At the heart of James’ Angels series are collaborations with many of the most iconic models of our time. The underlying premise is the impact and beauty of the figurative form in all its expressions, a shared part of the human experience. James says,

    “I often refer to this as my Trust series. It’s such a privilege that so many amazing people have entrusted me to capture such personal and intimate portraits. It’s partnership at its best.”

    Those featured include:

    Gisele Bündchen, Kendall Jenner, Cindy Crawford, Elaine Irwin, Gigi Hadid, Candice Swanepoel, Bella Hadid, Lily Aldridge, Adriana Lima, Alessandra Ambrosio, Karlie Kloss, Erin Heatherton, Miranda Kerr, Stella Maxwell, Sara Sampaio, Jasmine Tookes, and many more.

    There are two published books dedicated to this series: Angels (2014) and Angels Limited Edition (2018).

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Interior of an art gallery with framed photographs on gray walls and dark wooden floors, showcasing black and white and color images of women.
Two men in formal attire standing together at an indoor event, smiling at the camera with other attendees in the background.
Black and white photographs of nude women displayed on white gallery walls in an art exhibit titled "Russell James Angels."
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An art gallery with black-and-white photographs of nude women on grey walls, illuminated by gallery lights. The gallery has a hardwood floor.
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Gallery with framed photographs of women, some reclining or sitting, displayed on a wall and on a freestanding frame in a dimly lit gallery space.
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White-walled art gallery with photographs of women, including a nude woman, displayed with small labels, bright lighting, and a minimalist aesthetic.
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Art gallery with four framed photographs on white walls, featuring a woman by the ocean, a woman under a tree, a woman in a swimsuit in the water, and one more on the far right, with gallery lighting and a concrete floor.
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Exhibition display about 'Angels' by photographer Russell James, featuring black and white photographs of women, with descriptive text on a dark wall.
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PRINTING

Printed exclusively by Griffin Editions New York.

Black & White: Silver Gelatin Print

STANDARD | 74cm x 59cm (29” x 23 1/4”)
LARGE | 152cm x 119cm (60” x 47”)

  • Mounted using 1-ply museum board and white sintra, maple wood bleached white wash, acid-free, archival, support back, wood strainer beveled at top for cleat hanging,UV museum grade 

    STANDARD FRAME | 76cm x 61cm (30” x 24”)
    LARGE FRAME | 155cm x 122cm (61” x 48”)

Person diving into a rooftop pool with city skyline in the background, black and white photograph.
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Black and white photograph of a nude woman lying on the floor in a fetal position with her head resting on her hands and face turned toward the camera. The word "ANGELS" is written at the top in large, stylized letters, and the name "RUSSELL JAMES" appears at the bottom, with the logo "teNeues" underneath.