Janis Joplin, Pearl Album Cover, Hollywood, 1970
© Barry Feinstein Photography, Inc.

Janis Joplin, Pearl Album Cover, Hollywood, 1970

Photograph
By Barry Feinstein
About the image

There are many classic images of the legendary blues-rock diva Janis Joplin, but Barry Feinstein's famous portrait for the front cover of her 1971 masterpiece Pearl may be the most iconic of all. Astonishingly, this photosession took place the day before her untimely passing on October 4, 1970.

This portrait is disarming and soulful, a striking image of the treasured singer with one of the most exceptional and iconic voices of a generation. 

There are roughly 24 shots from this iconic session, we featured only one here, but we are happy to share the others on request. Please contact us for more information.

Pearl was released in January, 1971, just a few months after her death. It famously includes a number of her best-performing and now iconic tracks including: "Me and Bobby McGee / Half Moon", "Cry Baby / Mercedes Benz", and "Get It While You Can / Move Over".

Collector's Note:
There is a small estate archive of photographs that Barry printed and signed before his death which may include this image, please contact us for prices and availability.

Release Notes:

Estate Authorized limited editions of this iconic image are available in the following sizes:

13" x 19” Sheet Size, Limited edition of 50
Starting at $2,500 unframed

17" x 22” Sheet Size, Limited edition of 50
Starting at $3,000 unframed

20" x 24” Sheet Size, Limited edition of 40
Starting at $4,000 unframed

30" x 40” Sheet Size, Limited edition of 25
Starting at $6,400 unframed

40" x 50" Sheet Size, Limited edition of 10
Starting at $12,500 unframed


PLEASE NOTE >> With so few available in each size, prices will increase with each 2-3 pieces sold. Please call us or use the REQUEST PRICE button below for current availability.

All Barry Feinstein Estate limited edition photographs are Archival Pigment prints. Each one bears the Feinstein Estate stamp on the front of the print under the image. The piece will be titled, dated, and numbered in pencil on the back. Collectors will receive a signed artist label and Certificate of Authenticity upon delivery.

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Janis Joplin, Pearl Album Cover, Hollywood, 1970
Janis Joplin, Pearl Album Cover, Hollywood, 1970

 
 
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