Photographer: Robert Altman

The photographer of this photo is Robert Altman. He named this photo "Tina Turner, November 1969". The media of this piece of art is photography. The dimensions of "Tina Turner, November 1969" is 352px × 483px. Lastly, this photograph was taken October 4, 1969.

The American photographer, Robert Altman, started photographing after attending Hunter College in New York during the 60's and 70's. Altman was taught on how to take photos by Ansel Adams and his career boomed from there. Altman became the head staff photographer for the Rolling Stones Magazine and published many of his famous photos in various types of media. Later on, Altman expanded his photography skills to fashion and fine art. Altman's famous photographs can be found in different collections such as the Kodak Rock Photography, the Library of Congress, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and The Smithsonian.

"Robert Altman captured sex-on-heels dynamo Tina Turner unleashing her primal rock intensity in a revealing macramé skirt and bikini top in 1969..."- Rock Paper Photo

This photograph taken by Robert Altman was taken at The Gold Rush Festival. With this amazing photo capturing rock and roll singer Tina Turner in all motion made it's way to become popular. "Tina Turner, November 1969", made it on the cover of the Rolling Stone magazine. It was a great accomplishment for noted photographer, Robert Altman.

This connects to the theme because Tina Turner is a big part of the classic rock movement during the 60's and early 70's. She was one of many few woman to perform in this genre, and made her way to become well known. Altman took many photos of different rock stars, but made "Tina Turner, November 1969" photograph a hit with his skillful, passion for photography. This photograph gives the viewers an insight to the musicians sense of style and on-set emotions, thanks to the special photographer, Robert Altman.

Citations:
 "Robert Altman." Morrison Hotel Gallery. Web. 10 Dec. 2012.
 "RollingStone Cover Series RockPaperPhoto." Rock Photography. N.p., n.d. Web. 10 Dec. 2012.