William Claxton
• Title: Stan Getz
• Medium: Photogravure, 1961, Germany (THE JAZZ LIFE)
• Image Dimensions: 8.5×10.85"
• Description: Heat Wax Mounted on 12x16" Conservation Board
William James Claxton (1927 - 2008) was an American photographer and author. Born in Pasadena, California, Claxton's works included a book of photographs of Steve McQueen, and Jazzlife, a book of photographs depicting jazz artists in the 1960s. He was best known for his photography of jazz musicians including Chet Baker. Claxton also photographed celebrities and models.
