Jim Marshall Johnny Cash, Folsom Prison, Album Cover, 1968
Jim Marshall | United States
Johnny Cash, Folsom Prison, California, 1968
Limited Edition Estate Print | Album Cover Image
This is the photograph. Captured by Jim Marshall on January 13, 1968, as Johnny Cash walked the grounds of Folsom State Prison between his two legendary live performances, this image became the cover of Johnny Cash at Folsom Prison — one of the most celebrated live albums in American music history and a record that fundamentally changed the course of Cash’s career.
Marshall’s photograph captures Cash in profile, self-possessed and contemplative, the prison yard behind him. It is an image of quiet authority — a man entirely at ease in a place most would find forbidding, projecting the same dignity and defiance that made his connection to the Folsom inmates so immediate and so profound.
At Folsom Prison, released in May 1968, reached number one on the country charts and crossed over to mainstream audiences in a way few country records had before. The album’s success revitalized Cash’s career and cemented his status as one of American music’s most important and enduring figures. Marshall’s cover image is inseparable from that legacy.
Available in multiple sizes, unframed or framed in your choice of black or white, with matted or straight-fit options to suit any interior.
Details
- Photographer: Jim Marshall
- Subject: Johnny Cash
- Location: Folsom State Prison, California
- Year: 1968
- Note: Album cover image for Johnny Cash at Folsom Prison (Columbia Records, 1968)
- Medium: Archival Photographic Print
- Edition: Limited Edition Estate Print
- Framing Options: Unframed | Straight Fit Frame (Black or White) | Matted Frame (Black or White)
- Category: Limited Edition Fine Art Photography | American Music Photography
- Certificate of Authenticity: Included
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Please allow 2-4 weeks for delivery. Each museum-quality photograph is hand-numbered, and bears the official estate seal on the reverse.
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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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