30 x 30 Joni Mitchel "Looking Up, 1968" (also known as "Portrait Number 2" ) Photographed by Jack Robinson For Vogue Magazine.   FRAMED it spans 44.5 x 42.5 inches!

Iconic Joni Mitchell "Portrait Number 2 (Looking Up)" Photograph by Jack Robinson

This stunning, large-format print captures a rare moment of folk legend Joni Mitchell early in her career. Taken by renowned photographer Jack Robinson for a Vogue magazine feature in November 1968, this intimate headshot shows Mitchell looking upward with her characteristic "lake-blue eyes".

Special Note: 

Immediate Availability and exceptional pricing! Unlike the 4–6 week delivery time from the gallery, this framed print is ready to ship within 24 hours of purchase, so you can enjoy it sooner.  This listing represents a unique opportunity to acquire a gallery-quality framed print at an exceptional price, very quickly, Buy a professionally framed 30 x 30 archival print for $3,080. This is a significant value compared to the gallery pricing, where a smaller 16 x 20 unframed print sells for $1,500. 

The photo shoot

• The photographer: Jack Robinson was a renowned fashion and portrait photographer who worked for Vogue and The New York Times. His archive was rediscovered after his death in 1997.
• The subject: At the time of the shoot, a young Joni Mitchell was on the verge of fame, having just released her debut album, Song to a Seagull. Other artists were already having success with their covers of her songs, such as Judy Collins with "Both Sides Now".
• The setting: The photos were taken in New York City. For the shoot, Mitchell wore a loose-fitting, white cotton dress.
• The article: The photos appeared in a Vogue feature called "People Are Talking About…" The article described Mitchell as having "lake-blue eyes, hair poured like Chablis, and a voice that echoes through invisible hills". 

The story behind the portraits

While the shoot itself was for a fashion magazine feature, it captured a moment in time for the rising folk star. The full session included several portraits, one of which shows her looking up, with a slight smile on her face. In another well-known image from the same session, she is seen seated on the floor and playing an acoustic guitar. 

Decades later, in a 1999 interview with Rolling Stone, Mitchell discussed other portraits of her from this era, revealing that she was largely oblivious to becoming an "icon of the era" through such photographs. She recounted David Crosby teasingly calling her "the Love Bandit," but otherwise being unaware of how the public perceived her from the images. 

Key features:

• Artist: Jack Robinson
• Subject: Joni Mitchell

• • Title: "Looking Up" (as titled by the Morrison Hotel Gallery)
  • Year of photograph: 1968
  • Significance: Part of a famous photoshoot for Vogue magazine.
  • Provenance: This print includes a Morrison Hotel Gallery label on the back, confirming its origin from the reputable gallery specializing in fine art music photography.
  • Condition: Excellent.
  • Mounting: Professionally mounted on thick, archival-quality museum board, ensuring the print's longevity and preservation.
  • Framing: High-quality black frame.
  • • Image Dimensions: A striking 30" x 30"
    • Total Framed Dimensions: An impressive 44.5" x 42.5" (approx.)
  • Important Notes:

    • This is an archival pigment print, not an original vintage photograph. As is standard for prints authorized by the Jack Robinson estate and sold through reputable galleries, it is an unsigned reproduction of the original image.  This high-quality, archival pigment print authorized by the Jack Robinson Archive and sold through the reputable Morrison Hotel Gallery is printed on archival, acid-free paper with pigment inks, This piece is made to last for decades without fading
    • The Certificate of Authenticity  (COA) is included.
    • The overall presentation is impressive due to its large size and professional framing.

    Please review all photos carefully to assess the excellent condition of the item before purchasing, including a photo of the gallery label on the back.

    
    
    
    
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