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Diana Ross — CNE Performance
Toronto, September 2, 1979
Captured at the Canadian National Exhibition, this glamorous photograph shows Diana Ross in full diva command, radiating the elegance and star power that defined her solo career. Hand-signed by John Rowlands, strictly limited edition.
The Full Story
The Moment
Captured live during her 1979 Canadian tour, this medium-format black-and-white portrait presents Diana Ross in a striking blue stage costume, reputedly valued at $230,000 at the time—equivalent to roughly a million today. Ross's expression is at once joyful, commanding, and poised. The close-up freezes a rare, luminous instant of performance, conveying not only her glamour but the intensity and presence that defined her stage persona.The Heritage
Few images document Ross's Canadian appearances, positioning this photograph as a significant archival record. It encapsulates her status as a global icon while highlighting the theatricality and sophistication of the "Boss" tour. The photograph preserves a moment where performance, fashion, and showmanship converge, offering a lens into the artistry that made Ross an enduring figure in popular culture.
Editions & Dimensions
SMALL (16") — Edition 150
Paper Size: 15.73" × 22.93"
Image Area: 13.07" × 19.6"
Margins: 1.33" (sides/top), 2" (bottom)
Shipping: 24"L × 5"W × 5"H, 2 lbs
MEDIUM (24") — Edition 100
Paper Size: 23.6" × 34.39"
Image Area: 19.6" × 29.39"
Margins: 2" (sides/top), 3" (bottom)
Shipping: 36"L × 5"W × 5"H, 3 lbs
LARGE (33") — Edition 50
Paper Size: 32.41" × 47.25"
Image Area: 26.91" × 40.37"
Margins: 2.75" (sides/top), 4.13" (bottom)
Shipping: 49"L × 6"W × 6"H, 4 lbs
Provenance & Release
Previously unpublished from the John Rowlands archive. Hand-signed by John Rowlands, strictly limited and hand-numbered. Museum-grade scanning and archival pigment printing on heavyweight, acid-free fine art paper .Toronto, September 2, 1979
Captured at the Canadian National Exhibition, this glamorous photograph shows Diana Ross in full diva command, radiating the elegance and star power that defined her solo career. Hand-signed by John Rowlands, strictly limited edition.
The Full Story
The Moment
Captured live during her 1979 Canadian tour, this medium-format black-and-white portrait presents Diana Ross in a striking blue stage costume, reputedly valued at $230,000 at the time—equivalent to roughly a million today. Ross's expression is at once joyful, commanding, and poised. The close-up freezes a rare, luminous instant of performance, conveying not only her glamour but the intensity and presence that defined her stage persona.The Heritage
Few images document Ross's Canadian appearances, positioning this photograph as a significant archival record. It encapsulates her status as a global icon while highlighting the theatricality and sophistication of the "Boss" tour. The photograph preserves a moment where performance, fashion, and showmanship converge, offering a lens into the artistry that made Ross an enduring figure in popular culture.
Editions & Dimensions
SMALL (16") — Edition 150
Paper Size: 15.73" × 22.93"
Image Area: 13.07" × 19.6"
Margins: 1.33" (sides/top), 2" (bottom)
Shipping: 24"L × 5"W × 5"H, 2 lbs
MEDIUM (24") — Edition 100
Paper Size: 23.6" × 34.39"
Image Area: 19.6" × 29.39"
Margins: 2" (sides/top), 3" (bottom)
Shipping: 36"L × 5"W × 5"H, 3 lbs
LARGE (33") — Edition 50
Paper Size: 32.41" × 47.25"
Image Area: 26.91" × 40.37"
Margins: 2.75" (sides/top), 4.13" (bottom)
Shipping: 49"L × 6"W × 6"H, 4 lbs