COLLECTIONS|ANGELS | ALESSANDRA RECLINING COWGIRL, ASPEN, 2017

A woman lies on a wooden bench outdoors in a grassy field with mountainous landscape in the background. She is wearing thigh-high boots, a black wide-brim hat, and is holding the hat with one hand while the other is touching her hair.

Identification #A-19

  • “It’s possible that the only place more beautiful than Aspen at the height of winter is Aspen in the midst of summer. Alessandra was an amazing partner in bringing to life this version of my American dream.” - 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).

A woman with blonde hair in black attire posing in front of a black-and-white photograph of two women embracing.
Art gallery with black and white photography portraits of women, displayed on gray walls with white frames, dark wooden flooring, and ceiling spotlights.
Two men in suits smiling at a social event, with people and photography equipment in the background.
Gallery wall in an art museum featuring black-and-white photographs of nude models, with a sign reading 'Russell James Angels' at the entrance.
A group of eight people at an art gallery. They are standing close together, smiling, in front of wall-mounted black and white photographs.
A gallery wall with five black-and-white photographs, including a woman standing on a rock near a stream, and other images of women in various poses, displayed on grey walls with wooden floors.
Group photo of four women and one man at a social event, with a black and white tree background, smiling and dressed in fashionable attire.
Two men in suits smiling and embracing at an event with a backdrop featuring text promoting a film or show.
An art gallery with framed photographs of women, illuminated on a wall and a pillar, with a wooden floor and ceiling track lighting.
Man standing in front of two large black-and-white portraits of women, smiling and touching their hair.
White-walled art gallery with framed photography, including images of women, some in water and posing.
A woman with red hair tied back, wearing a black jacket and hoop earrings, stands in front of a group of photographers and onlookers inside an art gallery. The crowd is watching her, some taking photos, with a large window showing green trees outside
An art gallery with white walls displaying four framed photographs, including black-and-white images of women and a color photo of a woman in the ocean, all labeled under the exhibition titled "Angels by Russell James."
Three people in black clothing posing together at an indoor event, with other guests in the background.
Dimly lit art gallery with illuminated black and white photographs on the wall and a modern sculpture in the foreground.
Group of five people standing together at an art gallery, posing for a photo, with two framed monochrome photographs on the wall behind them.
Art gallery with framed photographs on white walls, including black and white portraits of women, one in water, one with a flower in mouth, and one with a head wrap. A woman in black clothing is viewing the artwork.
Three women viewing a black and white photograph of a nude woman sitting on the ground, displayed in an art gallery.
Exhibition panel with description of an art collection called 'Angels' featuring photographs of women, displayed in frames in a gallery.
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A gallery with black walls and hardwood floors showcasing framed black and white photographs of nude women, illuminated by ceiling spotlights.
Six black and white photographs hanging on a white gallery wall, showcasing stylized portraits of women in various poses.
An art gallery with white walls displaying six black and white photographs in white frames, featuring models in various poses, and a wooden bench in the foreground.
A black and white photograph of a woman with angel wings sitting on the ground, displayed in a gallery with a wall description.
Gallery of black and white and color photographs featuring models and dancers displayed on white walls in an art gallery.
Three people smiling at a photograph exhibition, with a large black and white portrait in the background.

PRINTING

Printed exclusively by Griffin Editions New York.

Colour: Digital C-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”)

A woman lying on her back on a wooden bench in a grassy field with mountains in the background, wearing thigh-high boots and a black hat, holding the hat with one hand and resting her other arm on her forehead.
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Black and white photograph of a nude woman standing with one leg slightly bent, her left arm across her chest, her right hand touching her hair, against a dark background.
Book cover featuring a black and white photo of a nude woman curled up on the floor with her head resting on her hands, with the title 'Angels' at the top and the author's name 'Russell James' at the bottom.