On View
Musical Crossroads Gallery
Exhibition
Musical Crossroads
Published by
Salabert, Francis, French, 1884 - 1946
Written by
Koger, Géo, French, 1894 - 1975
Scotto, Vincent, French, 1874 - 1952
Created by
Varna, Henri, French, 1877 - 1969
Subject of
Baker, Josephine, American, 1906 - 1975
Date
1930
Medium
ink on paper
Dimensions
H x W: 10 3/4 x 7 in. (27.3 x 17.8 cm)
Description
A piece of sheet music for the song "J'ai Deux Amours," performed by Josephine Baker. A cartoon print of Baker appears on the cover. She wears a peacock tail that a spotted cat plays with.
Transcription Center Status
Transcription Available
Place depicted
Paris, Île-de-France, France, Europe
Classification
Documents and Published Materials-Sheet music
Movement
Harlem Renaissance (New Negro Movement)
Type
portraits
sheet music
Topic
Actors
Entertainers
Jazz (Music)
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Object number
2010.36.13.5
Restrictions & Rights
Unknown - Restrictions Possible
Rights assessment and proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5c2d3b7b9-2000-4bf5-a375-995571ea447c

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