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Christine Keeler astride a copy of an Arne Jacobsen chair.

Lewis Morley, 1963, Gelatin-silver print.

Critical discussion of the role of this image in history and the nature of the photograph itself are discussed in the Christine Keeler article.

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The following copyright legend has been added as a courtesy to the copyright holder, who requested it:

This image is © Lewis Morley Archive / National Portrait Gallery, London. Prior written permission is required for it to be reproduced in all circumstances other than those covered by US 'fair use', UK 'fair dealing' or other similar local exceptions. A prior written model release is also required for certain uses. For further details: email picturelibrary@npg.org.uk, or visit http://www.npg.org.uk

Image data:

• Source: http://www.npg.org.uk/live/search/portrait.asp?LinkID=mp05469&role=sit&rNo=1
• © NPG P512(13)
• Christine Keeler
• by Lewis Morley
• Date: 1963
• Medium: bromide print
• Measurements: 20 in. x 16 1/4 in. (508 mm x 413 mm)

Fair use rationale for Profumo Affair

• The iconic image became an immediate talking point when the Sunday Mirror published a stolen copy in May 1963, driving the Profumo story back onto the front pages. The image has been associated with the scandal ever since, and endlessly reprinted. Showing the photograph here helps the reader understand why it made such an impact, in a way that words alone do not convey.

Fair use rationale for Christine Keeler

• The subject of the article is overwhelmingly visually associated with this one iconic image. An educational encyclopaedic entry on her would not be complete without it.