Jack Robinson
James Taylor
1969 (Printed Later)

Name: James Taylor
Brand: Jack Robinson
Price: 1950 USD
Availability: InStock

About the Item

Boston-born singer-songwriter James Taylor (b.1948) spent his early years in the college town of Chapel Hill, North Carolina, where his father was dean of the U.N.C. Medical School. His was a musical family and Taylor chose the guitar. In 1966, at the urging of childhood Martha’s Vineyard friend Danny “Kootch” Kortchmar, Taylor moved to New York and they started a band together, The Flying Machine. In 1967, Taylor moved to London and using Kortchmar’s friendship with Peter Asher, found himself the first non-British act signed to Apple. When Jack Robinson photographed the twenty-one year old Taylor on May 20, 1969, his first album had just been released. Peter Asher would later resign from Apple and manage Taylor’s career, recording him with a simple, straightforward style. Less than a year after these photographs were taken, Taylor would release a definitive album, Sweet Baby James (1969). Silver gelatin print on Ilford Galerie Baryta paper Edition of 25 Estate signed and stamped 18.5" x 18.5" print on 20" x 24" paper We print on Thursdays. Prints typically ship out in 2-3 weeks, depending upon the day we receive the order. We are happy to ship to a framer of your choice. Please feel free to contact the gallery with any questions.

Creator:

Jack Robinson (1928 - 1997, American)

Creation Year:

1969 (Printed Later)

Dimensions:

Height: 24 in (60.96 cm)Width: 20 in (50.8 cm)

More Editions & Sizes:

Edition of 25Price: $1,600

Medium:

Photographic Film,Photographic Paper

Period:

1960-1969

Condition:

Gallery Location:

Memphis, TN

Reference Number:

1stDibs: LU163228882322

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Jack Robinson, Jr. was born in Meridian, MS on September 18, 1928 to Jack Robinson, Sr. and Euline Jones. After graduating from Clarksdale High School in 1946, Jack moved to New Orleans to attend Tulane University. In 1950, he began his professional career in photography. He captured the allure of the French Quarter and its nightlife, as well as the Mardi Gras festivities. In 1955, he moved to New York City, where he quickly became noted for his fashion photography. By 1959, he had snapped the cover for a special fashion edition of Life magazine and went on to work with Carrie Donovan at The New York Times until 1965. When Carrie moved to Vogue magazine, Jack followed, and his work was published in the magazine over 500 times between 1965 and 1972. Like so many other creative geniuses, Jack was inwardly tormented. He was gay during a time when homosexuality was not socially accepted, and this caused him great suffering. He also ran in the fast lane with Andy Warhol and company, and he eventually succumbed to the temptations of his social scene. As his dependence upon alcohol worsened, his career dwindled and his life deteriorated. Finally, in 1972, broke, addicted, and depressed, Jack moved back to Memphis, TN. He got clean, took a job as a stained glass designer, and left his life in New York City behind. In November 1997, Jack was diagnosed with cancer. He passed away within a month. Though Jack's career spanned only 17 years, they were pivotal years in contemporary culture. He documented the social changes that occurred in the 1960s and early 70s, as reflected by fashion, art, the written word, stage and cinema, and music. From the Beat Generation, as an insider and a participant, Jack captured on film what the world will remember for generations. “I look at these photos of some acquaintances, some friends, and some I don't know, and I feel closer to them than I ever imagined...all thanks to dear Jack. Jack Robinson, a man with whom I will be connected always—always in my heart.” -Cybill Shepherd “Jack was a joy to work with. He was very low key and gave his subjects freedom to evolve according to the spirit of the moment, which gives his work a refreshing spontaneity.” -Gloria Vanderbilt