A sweeping, cinematic capture of Mick Jagger in full command of the chaos—this extraordinary wide-angle stage shot freezes the explosive power and theatricality of The Rolling Stones’ 1972 performance at Madison Square Garden like few images ever have.

In this oversized 11” x 14” vintage silver gelatin photograph, Jagger stands at the edge of the stage with one arm outstretched, his mouth open mid-shout or howl, as he addresses the writhing sea of fans packed below him. Shirt open, body shimmering, fringed jumpsuit glowing under spotlights, he becomes a rock ‘n’ roll messiah, elevated above the crowd yet completely immersed in their electricity.

This isn’t just a photo of Jagger. It’s a photo of the entire spectacle:

Fans crushed against the stage, screaming, climbing, reaching.

Camera operators high in the scaffolding, capturing every moment for the record.

Roadies, crew, and photographers swarming around the pit, part of the ritual machinery behind the music.

From the TERRY SOUTHERN COLLECTION, this photo is believed to be by Peter Beard, the visionary photographer who, alongside Truman Capote, was embedded with the Stones for Rolling Stone magazine. Southern, the legendary satirical novelist and screenwriter (Dr. Strangelove, Candy, Easy Rider), covered the tour for Saturday Review. Together, these three icons chronicled the wildest tour in rock history from the inside.

A thousand tiny stories in a single frame—all drawn toward the force of one man in motion.