Jerry Garcia, Chateau d'Herouville, Herouville, France, June 1971

$300 In stock

This black-and-white photograph captures Jerry Garcia of the Grateful Dead at Chateau d'Herouville in Herouville, France, during June 1971. Shot by Ron Rakow, it is part of the Retro Photo Archive and offered by Morrison Hotel Gallery.

Black-and-white concert photography from the 1970s
Features Jerry Garcia, iconic musician of the Grateful Dead
Photographed by Ron Rakow at Chateau d'Herouville, France
Available in multiple sizes: 8x10, 11x14, 16x20, 20x24, and 24x36
Part of the Retro Photo Archive collection

Customer Reviews (4.8 / 5 · 5 reviews)

Charlotte R. ★★★★★ Sep 7, 2026

The contrast in this print really makes Jerry’s expression pop against the shadowy French chateau backdrop. Ron Rakow’s framing feels candid yet composed, like you’re peeking into that 1971 session. It’s a keeper for any Dead fan who loves the quieter, behind-the-scenes moments.

Andrew H. ★★★★★ Sep 1, 2026

The grain on this black-and-white print really brings out the texture in Garcia's shirt, and the June 1971 setting at the chateau gives it this quiet, almost intimate vibe. It's a great piece of Dead history, and the framing feels like you're peeking into that moment.

Harper B. ★★★★★ Aug 24, 2026

I was actually searching for a way to bring some of that early 70s Dead energy into my living room, and this shot from Ron Rakow does exactly that. The way the light falls on Jerry's face at the chateau feels so candid and alive, you can almost hear the music. It's become the centerpiece of my music