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Johnny Cash — The Proposal
London Gardens, 1968
Captured in a quiet backstage moment, this intimate photograph shows Johnny Cash kneeling before June Carter, guitar in hand, recreating the romantic gesture that defined their enduring love story. Hand-signed by John Rowlands, strictly limited edition.
The Full Story
The Moment
Captured from an existing high-resolution digital file, this archival pigment print immortalizes Johnny Cash during one of the most celebrated personal moments of his life: proposing to June Carter onstage before thousands of fans. The iconic proposal took place immediately following their performance of "Jackson," with Cash asking June to marry him without leaving the stage. In his hand, Cash holds a set of photographs he shared with John Rowlands from his historic Folsom Prison concert in the United States. Having experienced incarceration himself, Cash used these images to convey to Rowlands the profound significance of that performance—a reflection on his journey, his music, and the audiences he connected with through both struggle and triumph.The Heritage
Cash and Carter's love story is widely regarded as one of country music's great legends. This photograph captures not just a candid performance moment, but a seminal act of vulnerability, devotion, and artistic reflection. It bridges the personal and the professional, showing an artist fully engaged with both his heart and his history on the same stage.
Editions & Dimensions
SMALL (16") — Edition 150
Paper Size: 18.66" × 19.33"
Image Area: 16" × 16"
Margins: 1.33" (sides/top), 2" (bottom)
Shipping: 19"L × 5"W × 5"H, 2 lbs
MEDIUM (24") — Edition 100
Paper Size: 28" × 29"
Image Area: 24" × 24"
Margins: 2" (sides/top), 3" (bottom)
Shipping: 28"L × 5"W × 5"H, 3 lbs
LARGE (33") — Edition 50
Paper Size: 38.5" × 40.13"
Image Area: 33" × 33"
Margins: 2.75" (sides/top), 4.13" (bottom)
Shipping: 37"L × 6"W × 6"H, 4 lbs
Provenance & Release
Re-issued and restored from a digital file; original negative unavailable. Hand-signed by John Rowlands, strictly limited and hand-numbered. Archival pigment printing on heavyweight, acid-free fine art paper .London Gardens, 1968
Captured in a quiet backstage moment, this intimate photograph shows Johnny Cash kneeling before June Carter, guitar in hand, recreating the romantic gesture that defined their enduring love story. Hand-signed by John Rowlands, strictly limited edition.
The Full Story
The Moment
Captured from an existing high-resolution digital file, this archival pigment print immortalizes Johnny Cash during one of the most celebrated personal moments of his life: proposing to June Carter onstage before thousands of fans. The iconic proposal took place immediately following their performance of "Jackson," with Cash asking June to marry him without leaving the stage. In his hand, Cash holds a set of photographs he shared with John Rowlands from his historic Folsom Prison concert in the United States. Having experienced incarceration himself, Cash used these images to convey to Rowlands the profound significance of that performance—a reflection on his journey, his music, and the audiences he connected with through both struggle and triumph.The Heritage
Cash and Carter's love story is widely regarded as one of country music's great legends. This photograph captures not just a candid performance moment, but a seminal act of vulnerability, devotion, and artistic reflection. It bridges the personal and the professional, showing an artist fully engaged with both his heart and his history on the same stage.
Editions & Dimensions
SMALL (16") — Edition 150
Paper Size: 18.66" × 19.33"
Image Area: 16" × 16"
Margins: 1.33" (sides/top), 2" (bottom)
Shipping: 19"L × 5"W × 5"H, 2 lbs
MEDIUM (24") — Edition 100
Paper Size: 28" × 29"
Image Area: 24" × 24"
Margins: 2" (sides/top), 3" (bottom)
Shipping: 28"L × 5"W × 5"H, 3 lbs
LARGE (33") — Edition 50
Paper Size: 38.5" × 40.13"
Image Area: 33" × 33"
Margins: 2.75" (sides/top), 4.13" (bottom)
Shipping: 37"L × 6"W × 6"H, 4 lbs