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Dolly Parton & Porter Wagoner — Massey Hall
Toronto, April 1, 1971
This historic photograph captures the dynamic performance chemistry between Dolly Parton and Porter Wagoner at Massey Hall, documenting their final tour together before Dolly's solo breakthrough. Hand-signed by John Rowlands, strictly limited edition.
The Full Story
The Moment
Captured by John Rowlands at Toronto's historic Massey Hall, this photograph documents a peak moment in Dolly Parton and Porter Wagoner's partnership. The image presents a young Parton alongside Wagoner and their extravagantly dressed band, the Wagonmasters, mid-performance. A Toronto Fire Department sign in the background—prohibiting "smoking and use of matches & lighters"—anchors the scene in time and place, emphasizing the authenticity of the moment. The shot radiates the vibrant energy, precision, and elaborate showmanship that defined 1970s country music.The Heritage
At the time, Parton and Wagoner were at the height of their commercial and creative success, having been named Country Music Association Duo of the Year in both 1970 and 1971. This photograph captures the duo just before Parton's monumental rise to international stardom, which eventually resulted in their split in 1974. It is a document of a transitional period in country music history, preserving the golden era of Nashville duets for posterity.
Editions & Dimensions
SMALL (16") — Edition 150
Paper Size: 25.29" × 14.64"
Image Area: 22.63" × 11.31"
Margins: 1.33" (sides/top), 2" (bottom)
Shipping: 26"L × 5"W × 5"H, 2 lbs
MEDIUM (24") — Edition 100
Paper Size: 37.94" × 21.97"
Image Area: 33.94" × 16.97"
Margins: 2" (sides/top), 3" (bottom)
Shipping: 39"L × 5"W × 5"H, 3 lbs
LARGE (33") — Edition 50
Paper Size: 52.17" × 30.21"
Image Area: 46.67" × 23.33"
Margins: 2.75" (sides/top), 4.13" (bottom)
Shipping: 53"L × 6"W × 6"H, 4 lbs
Provenance & Release
Previously unreleased 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, April 1, 1971
This historic photograph captures the dynamic performance chemistry between Dolly Parton and Porter Wagoner at Massey Hall, documenting their final tour together before Dolly's solo breakthrough. Hand-signed by John Rowlands, strictly limited edition.
The Full Story
The Moment
Captured by John Rowlands at Toronto's historic Massey Hall, this photograph documents a peak moment in Dolly Parton and Porter Wagoner's partnership. The image presents a young Parton alongside Wagoner and their extravagantly dressed band, the Wagonmasters, mid-performance. A Toronto Fire Department sign in the background—prohibiting "smoking and use of matches & lighters"—anchors the scene in time and place, emphasizing the authenticity of the moment. The shot radiates the vibrant energy, precision, and elaborate showmanship that defined 1970s country music.The Heritage
At the time, Parton and Wagoner were at the height of their commercial and creative success, having been named Country Music Association Duo of the Year in both 1970 and 1971. This photograph captures the duo just before Parton's monumental rise to international stardom, which eventually resulted in their split in 1974. It is a document of a transitional period in country music history, preserving the golden era of Nashville duets for posterity.
Editions & Dimensions
SMALL (16") — Edition 150
Paper Size: 25.29" × 14.64"
Image Area: 22.63" × 11.31"
Margins: 1.33" (sides/top), 2" (bottom)
Shipping: 26"L × 5"W × 5"H, 2 lbs
MEDIUM (24") — Edition 100
Paper Size: 37.94" × 21.97"
Image Area: 33.94" × 16.97"
Margins: 2" (sides/top), 3" (bottom)
Shipping: 39"L × 5"W × 5"H, 3 lbs
LARGE (33") — Edition 50
Paper Size: 52.17" × 30.21"
Image Area: 46.67" × 23.33"
Margins: 2.75" (sides/top), 4.13" (bottom)
Shipping: 53"L × 6"W × 6"H, 4 lbs