The Beatles performing at their first U.S. concert at Washington Coliseum in 1964, photographed by Rowland Scherman.
The Beatles performing in Washington, DC, 1964, photographed by Rowland Scherman.

The Beatles, Washington Coliseum, 1964 — Final Gelatin Silver Print

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On February 11, 1964—two days after their historic appearance on The Ed Sullivan Show—The Beatles took the stage at Washington Coliseum for their first concert in the United States. Rowland Scherman photographed the performance at the moment Beatlemania became a live American phenomenon.

This is the final available 20 × 24-inch gelatin silver print of the image made personally by Rowland Scherman from his original negative. Unlike the archival pigment editions offered in other sizes, this is a traditional darkroom print on gelatin silver paper, signed by the photographer and preserved in his personal archive.

Coming directly from Rowland Scherman’s personal archive, the print is signed by the photographer and remains in excellent conservation condition. A Certificate of Authenticity is included.

Only one remains. Price on request. Inquire for details.

The Print Object details, provenance, condition & documentation
Photographer
Rowland Scherman
Image Date
February 11, 1964
Print Date
Date not specified; printed during Rowland Scherman’s lifetime
Location
Washington Coliseum, Washington, DC, United States
Object Type
Photographic Print
Print Classification
Late Print
Process
Gelatin Silver Print
Support
Paper
Presentation
Loose Print
Mount
Not specified; Not specified
Dimensions
20 × 24 inches (51 × 61 cm)
Edition
Rare
Rarity / Edition Notes
Final available 20 × 24-inch gelatin silver print of this image made personally by Rowland Scherman from his original negative. This work is distinct from the limited-edition archival pigment prints offered in other sizes.
Curatorial Notes
This archive-record listing is for the final available 20 × 24-inch gelatin silver print made personally by Rowland Scherman from his original negative. It is not one of the limited-edition archival pigment prints offered in other sizes. One print remains; price on request.
Verso Marks
No photographer or estate stamp is documented in the available product imagery; the print is signed by Rowland Scherman on the front margin.
Framing
Unframed
Provenance

From Rowland Scherman’s personal archive; made by the photographer in the darkroom from his original negative.

Publication History

No publication history is documented for this individual print.

Exhibition History

No exhibition history is documented for this individual print.

Literature

No literature reference is documented for this individual print.

Authenticity
Authenticated by The Music Photo Gallery
Certificate Included
Yes
Condition
Excellent conservation condition, as documented by the gallery. The work is offered unframed; detailed condition and verso documentation are available upon inquiry.

A complete Archive Record, including verso documentation, authentication evidence, provenance details, and condition documentation, is available to qualified collectors upon request.

Rowland Scherman
The photographer

Rowland Scherman

Rowland Scherman is an American photographer known for documenting Bob Dylan, Joan Baez, The Beatles, Woodstock, Newport Folk Festival and defining moments of the 1960s.

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