"The Beatles were coming to Miami to the Deauville Hotel to perform live on the Ed Sullivan Show. It was February 13, 1964. I had turned sixteen two days before. My new stepfather was in the hotel business and arranged for me to be in the lobby for their arrival. Little did he know I thought the Beatles were too “goodie-goodie.” I was a Rolling Stones fan. I didn’t want to disappoint him since he thought this would be momentous for me. Besides, I decided it might be worthwhile as I’d never seen the lobby carpet. We had just moved to Miami Beach and in the tour of hotels, I was mesmerized by the wild designs of the rugs. I wanted to photograph them all.
When the Beatles came through the lobby door, I remember lots of light flashes, but all I could see was their feet. There, on a very modern green on green carpet that looked like a river of light and dark swirls, were the boots I had seen James Brown wear. I idolized 'The Godfather of Soul.' I took one shot. John Lennon said, “Don’t you want our faces?” I looked at him, smiled and shook my head “no.” He winked. I think he understood I got just what I wanted."
Release Note:
Lynn Goldsmith photographs are released in one edition of only 20 pieces total.
She offers that edition on a per piece basis, in an assortment of sizes ranging from 11" x 14" to 40" x 60" (and larger if requested).
Each museum-quality, limited edition photograph is produced to order at Lynn's studio in Tennessee and is hand-signed and numbered. Please allow 2-4 weeks for delivery following purchase.
Collector's Note:
The base price on all of Lynn Goldsmith's photographs is $2,000 and it increases from there depending on how many have sold, and the size you want. For this reason, today's price must be quoted on request.
Please contact us for a quote today! (and if you have a size preference please let us know in the comment field).
All buyers will receive a certificate of authenticity following the delivery of their new artwork.
Signed Limited edition (20)
Archival Pigment Print Photograph - Available