Created by
Moore, Charles, American, 1931 - 2010
Subject of
Dr. King, Martin Luther Jr., American, 1929 - 1968
Unidentified Man or Men
Unidentified Woman or Women
Date
1955; printed 2008
Medium
silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
Dimensions
H x W (Image): 8 5/8 x 12 13/16 in. (21.9 x 32.5 cm)
H x W (Sheet): 11 x 14 in. (27.9 x 35.6 cm)
Description
A black-and-white photograph taken from behind Martin Luther King, Jr. as he is speaking to a church full of people. King, with his back to the camera, takes up the left third of the image while the remaining portion of the image is a view of the individuals sitting in the church pews. There are large windows in the church and two ceiling fans. It appears that the door to the church is open and sunlight is visible in both the windows and doors. The print is signed [Charles Moore] on the back in pencil.
Place depicted
Montgomery, Alabama, United States, North and Central America
Classification
Photographs and Still Images
Movement
Civil Rights Movement
Type
gelatin silver prints
Topic
Baptist
Civil rights
Oratory
Photography
Religion
The Black Church
Worship services
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Object number
2011.49.5
Restrictions & Rights
© Charles Moore
Permission required for use. Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd55f420237-f1b3-449c-b9e0-28e914ad3367

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