Jim Marshall Jerry Garcia, Dead End, Woodstock, 1969
A Candid Backstage Moment from a Defining Cultural Event | Limited Edition Estate Print
Captured in August 1969, this intimate black-and-white photograph by legendary music photographer Jim Marshall portrays Jerry Garcia backstage at Woodstock, moments removed from one of the most consequential performances in modern music history.
Seated casually on the ground beside his guitar case, Garcia appears relaxed, introspective, and entirely unguarded. Behind him, a hand-painted sign reading “Dead End” rests against a truck—an accidental yet poetic visual echo of Grateful Dead’s evolving mythology and the improvisational spirit that defined their music.
Far removed from the spectacle of the stage, the photograph reveals Garcia as both musician and human presence—thoughtful, grounded, and quietly observant amid the logistical chaos of the festival. Marshall’s proximity and instinct for authenticity transform a fleeting backstage pause into a lasting historical document.
The image was captured during a pivotal moment in the Grateful Dead’s trajectory, coinciding with the release of Live/Dead later that year. Rather than spectacle, Marshall focuses on stillness—allowing texture, body language, and environment to convey the cultural weight of the moment.
Printed to museum standards from the original negative, this work exemplifies Jim Marshall’s singular ability to distill monumental cultural movements into intimate, human-scale imagery.
Studio CT proudly presents this photograph as a limited-edition Jim Marshall estate print, produced using archival materials to preserve its tonal depth, grain structure, and historical integrity.
A cornerstone piece for collectors of Grateful Dead memorabilia, Woodstock photography, or landmark countercultural imagery, this photograph is available for private viewing at Studio CT in Agoura Hills, California.
Technical Details
Photographer: Jim Marshall
Subject: Jerry Garcia
Year: 1969
Location: Woodstock Music & Art Fair, Bethel, New York
Medium: Archival photographic print
Edition: Limited Edition Estate Print
Presentation: Ready to hang
Framing: Custom framing available
Sizes: Select estate 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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