Created by
Walker, Bobbiegita, American, born 1942
Subject of
Blake, Eubie, American, 1887 - 1983
Date
1982
Medium
plaster
Dimensions
L x W: 12 x 4 1/4 x 2 1/4 in. (30.5 x 10.8 x 5.7 cm)
Description
Original plaster life cast of the musical artist, Eubie Blake's left hand made by the artist, Bobbiegita Walker in 1982. The cast is made in plaster and depicts Blake's hand with is palm flat and fingers extended out.
Classification
Visual Arts
Type
casts
Topic
Art
Composers (Musicians)
Instrumentalists (Musicians)
Jazz (Music)
Musical Theatre
Ragtime (Music)
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Bobbiegita Walker
Object number
2011.149.1
Restrictions & Rights
© Bobbiegita Walker
Permission required for use. Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5ad5912b3-e025-47fb-af86-d14beaa0f714

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