Jim Marshall Mick Jagger Sunset Recording Studio, Los Angeles 1972
The Quiet Power Behind the Music | Limited Edition Estate Print
Captured in 1972, this striking black-and-white photograph by legendary photographer Jim Marshall presents Mick Jagger during an introspective moment at Sunset Sound Recorders in Los Angeles, California.
Photographed during the recording sessions for Exile on Main St., the image reveals Jagger away from the stage and spotlight—pensive, focused, and fully immersed in the creative process. Wearing headphones and standing alone within the studio’s controlled environment, he appears not as a performer, but as an artist in quiet contemplation.
Marshall’s unparalleled access allows this photograph to transcend traditional rock imagery. The restrained composition, dramatic lighting, and rich tonal contrast emphasize mood and interiority, capturing the psychological intensity behind one of the most influential albums in rock history. It is a rare portrait of stillness from an era defined by excess, motion, and sound.
Taken at a pivotal moment when The Rolling Stones were reshaping the boundaries of popular music, this image has become a cornerstone work within Jim Marshall’s legacy—valued for both its historical significance and emotional depth.
Studio CT is proud to present this photograph as a limited-edition Jim Marshall estate print, produced to museum-grade archival standards to preserve the integrity, texture, and tonal richness of Marshall’s original negative.
An essential acquisition for collectors of rock history, music photography, or 20th-century cultural icons, this work is available for private viewing at Studio CT in Agoura Hills, California.
Technical Details
Photographer: Jim Marshall
Subject: Mick Jagger
Year: 1972
Location: Sunset Sound Recording Studio, Los Angeles, California
Medium: Archival photographic print
Edition: Limited Edition Estate Print
Presentation: Ready to hang
Framing: Custom framing available
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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