In memory of Brigitte Bardot - She played well-known roles in over 50 films
The iconic actress Brigitte Bardot passed away today at the age of 91 - most recently she was world-famous as an animal rights activist and called herself the "Fairy of Animals"
Brigitte Bardot died today, December 28,2025 (Deutsch, English, Français, Italiano)
Munich - Photo of Brigitte Bardot. Brigitte Bardot was born on September 28, 1934, in the 15th arrondissement of Paris, France, and died today, December 28, 2025, in Saint-Tropez, France. An original photograph of the actress can be found in Munich at the Stephen Hoffman Gallery, located behind the Hotel Bayerischer Hof. Currently on display is a photograph by Terry O’Neill showing Brigitte Bardot as Louise, daughter of Frenchie King, in the 1971 film "Les Pétroleuses" (The Petroleum Girls or The Legend of Frenchie King). What makes this special is that it bears the original signature of the actress and the photographer Terry O’Neill, who took this photo of Brigitte Bardot as “iconic”.
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| Brigitte Bardot by Terry O'Neill - 1971 - Photograph in the Stephen Hoffman Gallery - Fine Art Photography - Prannerstrasse 5 - Munich - Photo from the homepage: galeriehoffman.com |
Brigitte Bardot as a strong woman in the Wild West
The film "The Petroleum Girls" (original title 'Les Pétroleuses') was directed by Christian-Jaque in 1971 and was a major box office success. In this Spaghetti Western comedy, Brigitte Bardot stars as Louise and Claudia Cardinale as Marie. The leader of the outlaw women, Louise, and her three sisters are the daughters of the infamous gangster boss Frenchie King. As their leaders, Marie and Louise continue the fight for the lucrative oil wells. In 1858, Louise and her sisters rob a train. Among their loot is a deed to a ranch: the Little P. Ranch, which the sisters fiercely defend from then on. It's all about the oil wells. Only after several weddings is the sheriff able to restore peace to his community and reunite the daughters with the families of the area.
Terry O’Neill was on set as a photographer, and with this shot of a cool, fighting woman in the Wild West, he created an icon of photography.
Terry O’Neill’s (July 30, 1938 – November 16, 2019) personal chronicle of the Swinging Sixties, thanks to his friendships with the Beatles and the Rolling Stones, made him a renowned photographer; he also worked closely with Frank Sinatra for over 30 years. His photographs capture the charisma of many superstars at the height of their careers and before. After five decades, Terry O’Neill graced the covers of Stern, Rolling Stone, Newsweek, GQ, Time, The Sunday Times Magazine, People, Playboy, Paris Match, Look, Vanity Fair, and many others. He also created famous film posters, record covers, and fashion designs for the world’s best designers.
This collector's photograph is limited to 50 pieces – signed, and only this copy is signed by actress Brigitte Bardot.
COLLECTOR'S PHOTO
Terry O’Neill: Brigitte Bardot – 1971 – as Louise, daughter of Frenchie King in the film ‘Les Pétroleuses’ (Petroleum Girls or The Legend of Frenchie King). An icon of photography – signed/co-signed and limited worldwide by Terry O’Neill / co-signed by Brigitte Bardot.
