Paul Desmond At The Newport Jazz Festival By Roy Schatt: Vintage 8x10 Gelatin Silver Print

The Image (Recto): Paul Desmond, the ethereal alto saxophonist of the Dave Brubeck Quartet, performing live at the Newport Jazz Festival. Schatt’s revolutionary "method photography" approach completely bypasses standard, rigid portraiture, opting instead to utilize natural stage light to reveal the raw, psychological intensity of the musician. Schatt’s brilliant lens observes the physical exertion of Desmond's breath, the tension in his embouchure, and the closed-eye concentration required to navigate the complex, contrapuntal chord changes that defined his signature sound. It is a stark, cinematic masterpiece that perfectly translates sonic brilliance into a visual medium.

The Provenance (Verso): The verso of this photograph boasts the ultimate, indisputable markers of authenticity required by serious Schatt collectors. It features the artist's official proprietary studio rubber wet stamps in magenta, clearly reading "ROY SCHATT / 149 E. 33rd N.Y. 10016 / MU. 3-9491 / PHOTOGRAPHER" alongside the "ROY SCHATT ©" copyright stamp. It also features the handwritten archive notation "414" in the upper right corner.

CONDITION PROTOCOL:

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Listing Terms & Conditions: Archival Physical Asset Transfer:

1. Transfer of Physical Ownership: This listing is for the purchase of the physical, vintage photographic print described herein. Ownership transfer is governed by the First Sale Doctrine (17 U.S.C. § 109).

2. Intellectual Property Exclusion: Acquisition of this physical print does NOT constitute a transfer of copyright, licensing rights, or intellectual property. All rights to the underlying image remain the property of the original creator, their estate, or designated rights-holders.

3. Limitation of Use: This item is sold as a "Collector’s Artifact" for private display only. Any reproduction, digitization, or commercial exploitation of the image by the buyer is strictly prohibited and may constitute copyright infringement.

4. Provenance & Condition: This item is a vintage "found" artifact. It is sold "As-Is." The Seller makes no claims regarding the history of the print prior to acquisition beyond what is visible on the physical medium (e.g., studio stamps, verso notations).

5. Right of Publicity: If the subject of the photograph is an identifiable individual, the buyer assumes all liability regarding "Rights of Publicity" should the buyer attempt to use the image for commercial or promotional purposes.