Pictorial Press Ltd - JANIS - promotional portrait for the film documentary
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Promotional portrait photograph of Janis Joplin, issued in 1974 for the film JANIS by Pictorial Press Ltd, a vintage press print in good condition, measuring 22.1 cm by 19.7 cm.
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Details of the work and specifications
Subject: Janis Joplin (promotional portrait for the film-documentary JANIS release)
Year of printing: 1974 (early 1970s)
Print technique: Silver gelatin on vintage photographic paper (Press Print / Vintage Original)
Dimensions: Width 22.1 cm x Height 19.7 cm
News agency / Labels:
Agency label Pictorial Press Ltd.
Archive stamp "ORIGINAL PRINT MUST BE RETURNED"
White label on the back under which the promotional caption regarding the film and Universal Studios is visible
Lot description
Rare and fascinating vintage press print photograph of Janis Joplin, distributed in 1974 to the media for promotion and the theatrical release of the famous documentary about her life, titled JANIS (distributed by Universal Studios / CIC).
The back of the photo is particularly rich in historical details from film and press archives:
Photographic agency label Pictorial Press Ltd.
Original descriptive caption (press caption) with details about the plot and the launch of the film by Universal Studios, clearly visible in backlight beneath the white labels applied to the back.
Original archival stamp of the era bearing the inscription "ORIGINAL PRINT MUST BE RETURNED", testifying to its official use at the time by the editorial staff.
Conditions
Good vintage condition, consistent with the object's age and its actual promotional use in period publishing. It shows light signs of the passage of time typical of archive photos. Exact conditions and details clearly visible in the attached photographs.
Details of the work and specifications
Subject: Janis Joplin (promotional portrait for the film-documentary JANIS release)
Year of printing: 1974 (early 1970s)
Print technique: Silver gelatin on vintage photographic paper (Press Print / Vintage Original)
Dimensions: Width 22.1 cm x Height 19.7 cm
News agency / Labels:
Agency label Pictorial Press Ltd.
Archive stamp "ORIGINAL PRINT MUST BE RETURNED"
White label on the back under which the promotional caption regarding the film and Universal Studios is visible
Lot description
Rare and fascinating vintage press print photograph of Janis Joplin, distributed in 1974 to the media for promotion and the theatrical release of the famous documentary about her life, titled JANIS (distributed by Universal Studios / CIC).
The back of the photo is particularly rich in historical details from film and press archives:
Photographic agency label Pictorial Press Ltd.
Original descriptive caption (press caption) with details about the plot and the launch of the film by Universal Studios, clearly visible in backlight beneath the white labels applied to the back.
Original archival stamp of the era bearing the inscription "ORIGINAL PRINT MUST BE RETURNED", testifying to its official use at the time by the editorial staff.
Conditions
Good vintage condition, consistent with the object's age and its actual promotional use in period publishing. It shows light signs of the passage of time typical of archive photos. Exact conditions and details clearly visible in the attached photographs.
Details
Artist/band
Janis Joplin
Artist
Pictorial Press Ltd
Condition
Good condition
Title of artwork
JANIS - promotional portrait for the film documentary
Height
15.7 cm
Type
Photo
Width
22.1 cm
Signature
Not signed
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