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David Bowie — Archer (Archival Edition)
Maple Leaf Gardens, Toronto, February 26, 1976
Captured during the Station to Station tour, this archival edition presents David Bowie as The Thin White Duke in his iconic Archer pose—chosen as a hero image by the Victoria and Albert Museum. Hand-signed by John Rowlands, strictly limited edition.
The Full Story
The Moment
Shot moments before the stage lights were intentionally cut, Bowie is frozen in a moment of electrifying poise and theatrical tension. Rowlands' vantage point, approximately 30 feet away using a Hasselblad, preserves the sharp tonal range and the subtle interplay of light and shadow that define Bowie's commanding presence. This edition restores the composition to a fuller perspective closer to what Rowlands originally saw, offering a viewing experience unmatched by previous prints.
The Heritage
This photograph is not only a cornerstone of Bowie iconography but also a piece of museum history. It was chosen as a hero image by the Victoria and Albert Museum for the David Bowie Is exhibition, displayed worldwide, and widely circulated as a defining portrait of Bowie's Station to Station era. Previously unseen in this dimension, this archival edition captures the image as it was truly meant to be viewed. The photograph embodies a pivotal moment of artistic evolution, theatrical precision, and cultural resonance.
Editions & Dimensions
SMALL (16") — Edition 150
Paper Size: 21.14" × 17.19"
Image Area: 18.48" × 13.86"
Margins: 1.33" (sides/top), 2" (bottom)
Shipping: 22"L × 5"W × 5"H, 2.0 lbs
MEDIUM (24") — Edition 100
Paper Size: 31.71" × 25.78"
Image Area: 27.71" × 20.78"
Margins: 2" (sides/top), 3" (bottom)
Shipping: 32"L × 5"W × 5"H, 3.0 lbs
LARGE (33") — Edition 50
Paper Size: 43.61" × 35.46"
Image Area: 38.11" × 28.58"
Margins: 2.75" (sides/top), 4.13" (bottom)
Shipping: 44"L × 6"W × 6"H, 4.0 lbs
Provenance & Release
World exclusive, previously unreleased from the John Rowlands archive in it’s fuller form. Hand-signed by John Rowlands, strictly limited and hand-numbered. Museum-grade scanning and archival pigment printing on heavyweight, acid-free fine art paper.Maple Leaf Gardens, Toronto, February 26, 1976
Captured during the Station to Station tour, this archival edition presents David Bowie as The Thin White Duke in his iconic Archer pose—chosen as a hero image by the Victoria and Albert Museum. Hand-signed by John Rowlands, strictly limited edition.
The Full Story
The Moment
Shot moments before the stage lights were intentionally cut, Bowie is frozen in a moment of electrifying poise and theatrical tension. Rowlands' vantage point, approximately 30 feet away using a Hasselblad, preserves the sharp tonal range and the subtle interplay of light and shadow that define Bowie's commanding presence. This edition restores the composition to a fuller perspective closer to what Rowlands originally saw, offering a viewing experience unmatched by previous prints.
The Heritage
This photograph is not only a cornerstone of Bowie iconography but also a piece of museum history. It was chosen as a hero image by the Victoria and Albert Museum for the David Bowie Is exhibition, displayed worldwide, and widely circulated as a defining portrait of Bowie's Station to Station era. Previously unseen in this dimension, this archival edition captures the image as it was truly meant to be viewed. The photograph embodies a pivotal moment of artistic evolution, theatrical precision, and cultural resonance.
Editions & Dimensions
SMALL (16") — Edition 150
Paper Size: 21.14" × 17.19"
Image Area: 18.48" × 13.86"
Margins: 1.33" (sides/top), 2" (bottom)
Shipping: 22"L × 5"W × 5"H, 2.0 lbs
MEDIUM (24") — Edition 100
Paper Size: 31.71" × 25.78"
Image Area: 27.71" × 20.78"
Margins: 2" (sides/top), 3" (bottom)
Shipping: 32"L × 5"W × 5"H, 3.0 lbs
LARGE (33") — Edition 50
Paper Size: 43.61" × 35.46"
Image Area: 38.11" × 28.58"
Margins: 2.75" (sides/top), 4.13" (bottom)
Shipping: 44"L × 6"W × 6"H, 4.0 lbs