Photographed during Kiss's first visit to Japan in 1977, this exceptional image captures the band before the Great Buddha of Kamakura, one of the country's most celebrated cultural landmarks. The juxtaposition of Kiss's iconic stage personas with one of Japan's most revered monuments creates one of the most distinctive photographs from the band's classic era.
This work is an original vintage gelatin silver photograph printed from Bob Gruen's original negative during the 1970s. Vintage photographs are the earliest and most historically significant prints of an image, prized by collectors for their authenticity, rarity, and direct connection to the moment they were created. Original vintage prints by Bob Gruen are exceptionally scarce and are highly sought after by museums and major private collections worldwide.
Offered unframed, this original vintage photograph is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity. Price available upon request.
Vintage Print
This photograph is an original vintage gelatin silver print produced during the period from the photographer's original negative. Vintage prints are the most desirable form of photographic print for collectors because they preserve the tonal qualities, materials, and craftsmanship of the original darkroom process while representing the earliest physical manifestation of the image.
