Brigitte Bardot A Very Private Affair 1962 Cinema Poster Photography Print

A heavy, contemplative stillness permeates this 1962 black and white still from the film Vie privée. Brigitte Bardot is captured in a rare moment of introspection, her chin resting on her interlaced fingers as her eyes look downward in thought. The composition highlights the sharp contrast between her pale skin and the dark headband holding back her blonde hair.

About Brigitte Bardot

Brigitte Bardot became an icon of 1950s and 1960s French cinema and style. The original image dates from 1962. A single well-chosen photograph can set the mood of an entire room.

Styling this Brigitte Bardot photograph

With its black-and-white palette and minimalist atmosphere, this Brigitte Bardot photograph brings instant personality to a wall. The square composition of “A Very Private Affair” suits gallery walls and shelves in a dorm room, printed on a standard size with a balanced border. The monochrome tones of “A Very Private Affair” sit happily with warm or cool interiors alike; try a slim black frame with a generous white mat. For a gallery wall, pair “A Very Private Affair” with two or three smaller black-and-white prints, spaced 2–3 inches (5–8 cm) apart.

At a glance

• Type: Brigitte Bardot photograph
• Featuring: Brigitte Bardot
• Year: 1962
• Colours: black-and-white
• Mood: minimalist
• Orientation: square
• Collections: Brigitte Bardot Prints, Vintage Movie Posters