A spectacular and historically rich oversized contact sheet (19.5” x 15.25”) capturing six dynamic frames of Mick Jagger mid-performance at Madison Square Garden, during the Rolling Stones’ explosive 1972 U.S. tour. This black-and-white silver gelatin print presents a sequential visual crescendo of Jagger in motion—each frame more intense than the last. From a prowling stance to a primal scream, from electric stillness to full-body release, the contact sheet acts as a cinematic reel of pure rock ’n’ roll theater, lit with stage glare and drenched in charisma.

Each frame features:

Jagger in his signature rhinestone-studded jumpsuit, writhing, leaping, shouting.

Bandmates and backing horns locked in with his every movement.

Stage lighting illuminating his soaked figure like a deity summoned by rhythm.

Authentic film edge markings (“Kodak Safety Film”, frame numbers), verifying it as a true contact proof from the original negatives.

This isn’t just a print—it’s a rare production artifact from one of the most photographed tours in rock history, offering a behind-the-scenes view of the editing process, where photographers like Peter Beard reviewed sequences to select the ultimate moment.

Provenance & Legacy:

This print comes directly from the TERRY SOUTHERN COLLECTION, boldly stamped on verso. Southern, the famed screenwriter and novelist (Dr. Strangelove, Candy, Easy Rider), was covering the tour for Saturday Review. He rode alongside Peter Beard and Truman Capote, who were embedded on assignment for Rolling Stone. Beard, known for his explosive style and adventurous spirit, captured images that pulsed with the same chaotic energy as the band itself.

This is a museum-grade collector’s piece, both a visual study in performance movement and a historical relic from the Stones’ most iconic tour. Whether framed as-is or studied for its individual frames, it offers a rare, behind-the-curtain view into the art of legendary rock photography.