Jimi Hendrix 1969 original vintage art U.S. Tour Moon Maidens
By David Edward Byrd
Located in Southampton, NY
This is the Original signed 1969 drawing of the two nude figures that appear on the Jimi Hendrix Spring 1969 concert poster. It is as much of a collectors item as it is a fine work of art. This was given to Hendrix to approve the art for the final poster. You can see images of the full 1969 poster in this listing. David Byrd referred to these women as "Moon Maidens" The art is Pencil on iridescent tracing paper, Matted with it's original "Electric Purple" matt, as done by David Edward Byrd. The original drawing of this full image was used for the 1969 Spring U.S concert tour and it was also used as the image for Hendrix's press kit in 1969 which was given to concert promotors to advertise the concert. David met with Jimi to approve his original drawing. The art measures 7 x 8", and the matted and framed art measures approx. 15x16".
David created ALL of the Art for Bill Graham’s Fillmore East, including their Program covers and Rock posters...
Category
1960s Art Deco Anton Art