A Single Man
Tom Ford’s critically acclaimed adaptation of the Christopher Isherwood novel A Single Man made painter Don Bachardy a sensation—but modeling for him is still a tough job.

Courtesy of Mark Hanauer

December 17, 2009
Courtesy of Mark Hanauer

December 4, 1973, pencil and ink wash on paper, 29” X 23”
Courtesy of Don Bachardy

August 12, 1967, pencil and ink wash on paper, 29” X 23”
Courtesy of Don Bachardy

March 22, 2010, 30” X 22”, acrylic on paper.
Courtesy of Don Bachardy

January 23, 1964, pencil and ink wash on paper, 29” X 23”
Courtesy of Don Bachardy

February 15, 1972, ink and pencil on paper, 29” X 23”
Courtesy of Don Bachardy

May 27, 1983, acrylic on paper, 29” X 23"
Courtesy of Don Bachardy

November 26, 1964, pencil and ink on paper, 29” X 23”
Courtesy of Don Bachardy

October 16, 1984, acrylic on board, 32” X 24”
Courtesy of Don Bachardy

March 3, 1977, pencil and ink wash on paper, 29” X 23”
Courtesy of Don Bachardy

August 19, 1965, pencil and ink wash on paper, 29” X 23”
Courtesy of Don Bachardy

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