Portrait privately commissioned in 1981 and later published in Elvis in Art by Roger G. Taylor (London: Elm Tree, 1987). Oil on masonite. 635x483 mm; 25x19 inches (framed). Initialed and dated in lower left image. Accompanied by a copy of Elvis in Art.
Depicts Elvis Presley in 1957 wearing his gold lamé stage outfit, one of the most iconic looks from the early years of his career. Underwood is known for creating album covers for such artists as T. Rex, The Fixx, and David Bowie. He has produced hundreds of book covers, LP and CD covers, advertisements, portraits, and drawings.
