Beyoncé and Jay-Z were photographed on a beach in the South of France on 19 August 2003. The archive image captures the two artists during a break from their music schedules.
The photograph was made during a defining year for Beyoncé's solo career. Her debut album Dangerously in Love had arrived that summer, led by Crazy in Love, a single featuring Jay-Z.
Baby Boy followed as the album's second single in August 2003. Together, the releases place this quiet beach image alongside a period of major international visibility for both performers.
