Back Of The Net (Silver Gelatin 30x30)

Back Of The Net (Silver Gelatin 30x30)Named Football Player of the Century by FIFA, Pel is one of the most celebrated football players in history. The only man to win the World Cup three times, the Brazilian footballer had tremendous vision and an electrifying pace, having set numerous records at international level. Hand signed by Pel himself, this captivating photograph captures not only his skills on the field and as a player, but the passion and humility of the man behind the legend.

Named ‘Football Player of the Century’ by FIFA, Pelé is one of the most celebrated football players in history. The only man to win the World Cup three times, the Brazilian footballer had tremendous vision and an electrifying pace, having set numerous records at international level. Hand-signed by Pelé himself, this captivating photograph captures not only his skills on the field and as a player, but the passion and humility of the man behind the legend.

Photographed by José Dias Herrera – a Brazilian photographer who marked his legacy through sports history and who often shot Pelé, recording the biggest moments in history of football – “Back Of The Net” is a Pelé hand-signed limited edition silver gelatin 30x30 artwork depicting world-famous footballer.

Between the 1950s and 1970s Pelé was accompanied by photographer José Dias Herrera, who captured his rise from budding athlete to global icon. Herrera gained unprecedented access to Pelé’s personal life and victories on the field, creating iconic photographs that would shape his image for decades.

This piece is part of the new collection 'Art Life Football: The Herrera Archives', which offers an exclusive glimpse into the formative years of one of the greatest athletes of our time. This artwork can be purchased in different sizes:

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