Jim Marshall Howlin’ Wolf, Ann Arbor Blues Festival, 1969
Jim Marshall Howlin’ Wolf, Ann Arbor Blues Festival, 1969 A Powerful Portrait of Blues Legacy | Limited Edition Black-and-White Photography
Captured in 1969 at the Ann Arbor Blues Festival, this striking black-and-white photograph by legendary photographer Jim Marshall presents Howlin’ Wolf in a moment of quiet intensity and deep expression. The image reveals the towering presence and emotional gravity of one of the most influential figures in American blues, captured not in performance, but in reflective repose.
Marshall’s close framing emphasizes the texture of Howlin’ Wolf’s face—lined with history, experience, and resilience—offering a profound visual testament to a life that shaped the sound and soul of modern music. The photograph strips away spectacle, focusing instead on the human force behind the legend, where strength and vulnerability coexist.
Taken during a pivotal era when blues was gaining long-overdue recognition on the national stage, this portrait stands as both a cultural document and an artistic achievement. Marshall’s ability to earn trust and capture unguarded moments allows this image to transcend documentation, becoming a timeless study of musical legacy and personal dignity.
Studio CT proudly presents this photograph as a limited-edition archival print, produced to museum standards to preserve its tonal depth, sharp detail, and historical significance.
A compelling acquisition for collectors of blues history, Jim Marshall photography, or American cultural icons, this work is available for private viewing at Studio CT in Agoura Hills, California.
Photographer: Jim Marshall
Subject: Howlin’ Wolf
Location: Ann Arbor Blues Festival, Ann Arbor, Michigan
Year: 1969
Medium: Archival photographic print
Edition: Limited Edition
Presentation: Ready to hang
Framing: Custom framing available
Sizes: Multiple sizes available
Please allow 2-4 weeks for delivery. Each museum-quality photograph is hand-numbered, and bears the official estate seal on the reverse.
Explore our collection, which includes:
Limited Edition Estate Prints
- These exclusive prints are meticulously curated from Jim's extensive personal archive of over 1 million negatives.
- Each print exclusively available in one size, as listed.
- Crafted with precision, each Limited Edition Estate Photograph represents a unique moment frozen in time, with no duplication of previously available images from Jim's lifetime.
- Jim Marshall's Limited Edition Estate photographs are printed to order.
Lifetime Photographs
- From the depths of Marshall's legacy, his Lifetime Photographs encapsulate the essence of his work.
- Printed either in 11" x 14" or 16" x 20".
- Some are available as classic silver gelatin prints, offering the timeless allure of black and white photography. Occasionally, they are presented in platinum and dye-transfer prints, adding depth and richness to Marshall's already profound imagery.
- Some lifetime photographs available are signed pieces sourced directly from Jim Marshall's estate archive, making them exceedingly rare and increasingly valuable collector's items.
Note: A silver gelatin print is a classic black and white photograph made using a gelatin silver process. Light-sensitive silver salts on paper or film react to light, creating a latent image developed with chemicals, resulting in a high-quality black and white print.
- Jim Marshall frames are 1 ¼" face and ¾" depth for a classic touch.
- Jim Marshall pieces only come in a black, matted frame, or unframed.
- Our frames are made to order and handcrafted, ensuring quality and attention to detail.
- We prioritize preservation using 99% UV acrylic glass in our standard frames, filtering out 99% of harmful UV rays. (This ensures your artwork stays vibrant and protected over time.)
- Artwork securely mounted on Kool Tack Acid-Free Foam Board for optimal preservation.
- Expertly framed with a sturdy strainer frame and French wood cleat system for seamless hanging.
- Includes acid-free foam spacers for added support and longevity
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