Bruce Springsteen, circa 1987

ANNIE LEIBOVITZ (B. 1949)

Bruce Springsteen, circa 1987

stamped and dated 'Annie Leibowitz Ltd., 101 W. 18gth St. 4th Fl., N.Y., N.Y. 10011.' (on the reverse)

image: 6 x 6 inches (15.2 x 15.2 cm)

sheet: 10 x 8 inches (25.4 x 20.3 cm)

Executed circa 1987.

An original black-and-white photograph of Bruce Springsteen, captured by renowned photographer Annie Leibovitz, circa 1987.

Annie Leibovitz is one of the most influential portrait photographers of the late 20th century, known for her intimate and revealing portraits of musicians, actors, and cultural icons. Leibovitz worked closely with Springsteen over several years, capturing some of the most enduring images of the artist both in the studio and on tour. Her photographs of Springsteen often highlight his presence, character, and the intensity of his performance persona, offering an insider’s perspective on the rock icon.

This photograph was taken during the late 1980s, a period following the massive success of Born in the U.S.A. (1984) and around the release of Tunnel of Love (1987), when Springsteen was both critically acclaimed and at the height of his commercial influence. As a work by Leibovitz, this image provides a direct connection to one of the defining photographers of the era and a pivotal moment in Springsteen’s career, making it a significant and highly collectible piece of music history.