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The Colourful Mr Eggleston
Episode 4 of 6
Alan Yentob explores the work of William Eggleston, one of the most influential and original living photographers, as the normally shy and elusive legend is shown at work.
William Eggleston is one of the most influential and original photographers alive today.
A Mississippi aristocrat with a fondness for guns, drink and women, he dragged colour into the world of art photography. Reviled in the 1970s, he is now considered a legend whose unique visual style has influenced generations of photographers and filmmakers.
Imagine shows the normally shy and elusive Eggleston at work - taking photographs on the road, in and around his home town of Memphis.
Last on
Tue 14 Jul 200923:05
BBC One Northern Ireland, Wales & Scotland only
