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Original 11 x 8.5 print of a 1964 photograph of the paisley-clad folk singer/visual artist Bob Neuwirth surrounded by abstract art, captioned and signed on the reverse in pencil by the photographer: "Bob Neuwirth w. tricycle & paintings, Cambridge, Mass., Nov. 1964 - Print E1-2, 10/24/05, John Byrne Cooke." Cooke sent this print to Neuwirth's partner, Paula Batson, in 2006, along with a handwritten note: "Hi, Paula—Just something you mentioned a while ago. Sorry it's so long in arriving. Best, John." Includes the original mailing envelope. In fine condition.
The photographer, John Byrne Cooke (1940–2017), was an author, musician, and photographer who worked as Janis Joplin's road manager from 1967 until her death in 1970.
The majority of auction proceeds from the Neuwirth archives will support the completion of 'Untitled: Bob Neuwirth Project' documentary, exploring the life of music and art creative catalyst, Bob Neuwirth.
