Created by
Van Vechten, Carl, American, 1880 - 1964
Subject of
Waters, Ethel, American, 1896 - 1977
Date
April 30, 1934
Medium
silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
Dimensions
H x W: 9 3/8 x 6 1/4 in. (23.8 x 15.9 cm)
Description
A black-and-white photograph of Ethel Waters set against a floral background. Playing the character Carmen from the similarly titled Georges Bizet opera, she wears a head covering and large earrings and holds a fan.
Classification
Photographs and Still Images
Movement
Harlem Renaissance (New Negro Movement)
Type
gelatin silver prints
portraits
Topic
Actors
Musical Theatre
Photography
Singers (Musicians)
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Object number
2010.42.3
Restrictions & Rights
No Known Copyright Restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5be5823bc-d81f-44a2-92ae-2f0154431806

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