Jim Marshall : Keith Richards, Backstage, Stones 1972 Tour
Jim Marshall : Keith Richards, Backstage, LA Forum, 1972 Studio CT Exclusive
The Essence of Rock ’n’ Roll Rebellion | Limited Edition Estate Print
Captured in 1972, this iconic black-and-white photograph by legendary photographer Jim Marshall presents Keith Richards backstage at the Los Angeles Forum during The Rolling Stones’ historic American tour.
Photographed away from the stage lights and roaring crowd, Richards appears shirtless and unguarded, embodying the raw charisma and defiant cool that defined rock music in the early 1970s. The image distills the mythology of the era into a single frame—equal parts vulnerability, swagger, and effortless authority.
Marshall’s intimate access allows the photograph to transcend documentation. The grain-rich composition, stark lighting, and candid posture capture Richards not as a performer mid-act, but as a living symbol of rock’s uncompromising spirit. Every detail—from the open jacket to the quiet intensity of his gaze—reinforces the authenticity that made both the artist and the era legendary.
Taken during the Stones’ era-defining tour surrounding Exile on Main St., this photograph holds exceptional historical significance. It reflects a moment when rock music shifted from spectacle to cultural force, with Richards standing at its epicenter.
Studio CT is proud to present this work as a limited-edition Jim Marshall estate print, produced to museum-grade archival standards to preserve the depth, contrast, and texture of Marshall’s original negative.
An essential acquisition for collectors of rock history, music photography, or cultural icons of the 20th century, this photograph is available for private viewing at Studio CT in Agoura Hills, California.
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Photographer: Jim Marshall
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Subject: Keith Richards
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Year: 1972
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Location: Los Angeles Forum, California
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Medium: Archival photographic print
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Edition: Limited Edition Estate Print
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Presentation: Ready to hang
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Framing: Custom framing available
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Sizes: Large-format 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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