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b. 1937 -

Rowland Scherman is an American photographer.

Rowland Scherman was born in NY in 1937. He studied at Oberlin College, and was dark room apprentice at Life magazine. He was the first photographer for the newly formed Peace Corps in 1961.[1] His photographs appeared in Life, Look, Time, National Geographic, Paris Match and Playboy, among many others,[2] and he photographed many of the iconic musical, cultural, and political events of the 1960s,[3][4] including the 1963 Newport Folk Festival, the Beatles first US concert, and Woodstock. He won a Grammy Award in 1968 for his photograph cover of Bob Dylan's Greatest Hits.[5] His published collections include "Love Letters", an alphabet formed by posed dancers, and "Elvis is Everywhere." He lived in Birmingham, Alabama, and documented Alabama's Highway 11. He now lives on Cape Cod. [6] Rowland Scherman describes his day as the official photographer for USIA at the March on Washington, 1963. In his book, Timeless--photography of Rowland Scherman,[7] Scherman shows and comments on some of his most famous pictures.

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      • Rowland Scherman (American, b. 1937), "Walls of San Miguel," 1996, Image- H.- 20 in., W.- 13 in., Sheet- H.- 30 in., W.- 22.1/2 in. (2 Pcs.)
        Aug. 02, 2024

        Rowland Scherman (American, b. 1937), "Walls of San Miguel," 1996, Image- H.- 20 in., W.- 13 in., Sheet- H.- 30 in., W.- 22.1/2 in. (2 Pcs.)

        Est: $300 - $500

        † Rowland Scherman (American, b. 1937), "Walls of San Miguel," 1996, two iris prints on watercolor paper, unsigned, artist identified and titled with plate #34-35 on "Galerie Simonne, New Orleans" label on plastic sleeve, unframed in a plastic sleeve,

        Crescent City Auction Gallery
      • Rowland Scherman, Bob Dylan, Greatest Hits Cover
        Jul. 10, 2024

        Rowland Scherman, Bob Dylan, Greatest Hits Cover

        Est: $2,000 - $3,000

        Rowland Scherman Bob Dylan, Greatest Hits Cover 1965 / printed later archival pigment print image: 34.25 h x 31.25 w in (87 x 79 cm) sight: 36.75 h x 22.25 w in (93 x 57 cm) Signed and numbered to lower margin '4/200 R. Scherman'. This work is number 4 from the edition of 200 published by Morrison Hotel Gallery, West Hollywood. Sold with a certificate of authenticity and flyer from the Morrison Hotel Gallery. Provenance: The Jim Carrey Collection This work will ship from Los Angeles, California.

        Los Angeles Modern Auctions
      • Rowland Scherman (American, b. 1937), "Walls of San Miguel," 1996, Image- H.- 20 in., W.- 13 in., Sheet- H.- 30 in., W.- 22.1/2 in. (2 Pcs.)
        Mar. 08, 2024

        Rowland Scherman (American, b. 1937), "Walls of San Miguel," 1996, Image- H.- 20 in., W.- 13 in., Sheet- H.- 30 in., W.- 22.1/2 in. (2 Pcs.)

        Est: $300 - $500

        † Rowland Scherman (American, b. 1937), "Walls of San Miguel," 1996, two iris prints on watercolor paper, unsigned, artist identified and titled with plate #34-35 on "Galerie Simonne, New Orleans" label on plastic sleeve, unframed in a plastic sleeve,

        Crescent City Auction Gallery
      • R. SCHERMAN B&W PHOTO OF ABBIE HOFFMAN
        Jan. 13, 2023

        R. SCHERMAN B&W PHOTO OF ABBIE HOFFMAN

        Est: $200 - $400

        Rowland Scherman (American b. 1937), black and white photograph of political and social activist Abbie Hoffman (American 1936-1989) wearing an American flag shirt, signed by artist at lower right, subject identification and attribution located en verso, framed under glass. Approx. sight h. 16.5", w. 11"; overall h. 24.25", w. 18.75", d. 0.75".

        Ahlers & Ogletree Inc.
      • ROWLAND SCHERMAN, Cape Cod/Massachusetts. "Andy Warhol Reviewing Polaroid Shots",. 1970, Limited edition digital archival print, 20'' x 40''. Framed: 40'' x 50''.
        Aug. 14, 2021

        ROWLAND SCHERMAN, Cape Cod/Massachusetts. "Andy Warhol Reviewing Polaroid Shots",. 1970, Limited edition digital archival print, 20'' x 40''. Framed: 40'' x 50''.

        Est: $4,275 - $5,225

        Rowland Scherman was born in NY in 1937. He studied at Oberlin College, and was dark room apprentice at Life magazine. He was the first photographer for the newly formed Peace Corps in 1961. His photographs appeared in Life, Look, Time, National Geographic, Paris Match and Playboy, among many others, and he photographed many of the iconic musical, cultural, and political events of the 1960s, including the 1963 Newport Folk Festival, the Beatles first US concert, and Woodstock. He won a Grammy Award in 1968 for his photograph cover of Bob Dylan's Greatest Hits. His published collections include "Love Letters", an alphabet formed by posed dancers, and "Elvis is Everywhere." He lived in Birmingham, Alabama, and documented Alabama's Highway 11. He lived on Cape Cod until recently. Rowland Scherman describes his day as the official photographer for USIA at the March on Washington, 1963. In his book, Timeless--photography of Rowland Scherman, Scherman shows and comments on some of his most famous pictures. A documentary movie was made about Rowland Scherman by Chris Szwedo, called Eye on the Sixties; it has been shown on public television and at the Smithsonian.

        Cape Cod Museum of Art
      • Rowland Scherman (American, born 1937); The Beatles' first concert in America, Washington, DC;
        Feb. 25, 2021

        Rowland Scherman (American, born 1937); The Beatles' first concert in America, Washington, DC;

        Est: £5,000 - £7,000

        Rowland Scherman (American, born 1937) The Beatles' first concert in America, Washington, DC, 1964 10 gelatin silver prints, printed later, each signed and numbered '3/40' in pencil in the margin, unframed each 27 x 40cm (10 5/8 x 15 3/4in) sheet each 50.8 x 40.5cm (20 x 16in) For further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website

        Bonhams
      • Rowland Scherman (born 1937); Bob Dylan in Concert, Washington, D.C. (Cover of 'Greatest Hits' album);
        Oct. 02, 2020

        Rowland Scherman (born 1937); Bob Dylan in Concert, Washington, D.C. (Cover of 'Greatest Hits' album);

        Est: $6,000 - $8,000

        Rowland Scherman (born 1937) Bob Dylan in Concert, Washington, D.C. (Cover of 'Greatest Hits' album), 1967 Dye-bleach print, printed later, signed, dated and numbered '28/100' in silver ink on the recto. sheet 30 x 24in (76.2 x 61cm) For further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website

        Bonhams
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