This arresting oil portrait captures Johnny Cash in an unexpected pose—a mock mugshot taken as a playful gesture for the guards during his legendary performance at Folsom Prison. Dressed in a crisp black suit and, Cash’s expression blends mischief and defiance, paying homage to his outlaw persona and the raw honesty of his music. The monochrome palette amplifies the gravitas of the moment, while the stark white background isolates Cash as a singular figure in music history. Below him, the bold inscription “CALIFORNIA PRISON FOLSOM JOHNNY CASH” anchors the piece in time and place, turning a joke into a monument. Framed in black, this artwork becomes a timeless tribute to rebellion, authenticity, and the profound connection between an artist and his audience—even behind prison walls.
Painted in oil on canvas
This portrait comes framed as shown. Frame Dimension: 48cm x 43cm, Unframed Dimensions: 30cm x 25cm.
This arresting oil portrait captures Johnny Cash in an unexpected pose—a mock mugshot taken as a playful gesture for the guards during his legendary performance at Folsom Prison. Dressed in a crisp black suit and, Cash’s expression blends mischief and defiance, paying homage to his outlaw persona and the raw honesty of his music. The monochrome palette amplifies the gravitas of the moment, while the stark white background isolates Cash as a singular figure in music history. Below him, the bold inscription “CALIFORNIA PRISON FOLSOM JOHNNY CASH” anchors the piece in time and place, turning a joke into a monument. Framed in black, this artwork becomes a timeless tribute to rebellion, authenticity, and the profound connection between an artist and his audience—even behind prison walls.
Painted in oil on canvas
This portrait comes framed as shown. Frame Dimension: 48cm x 43cm, Unframed Dimensions: 30cm x 25cm.
