Photograph by
Whitman, Robert
Subject of
Prince, American, 1958 - 2016
Date
1977
Medium
silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
Dimensions
H x W (Sheet): 20 x 24 in. (50.8 x 61 cm)
Description
A black-and-white image of Prince, standing in front of a large wall of musical notes, amidst parked cars. He appears from the shoulders up and wears a turtle neck and collared jacket.
Place depicted
Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States, North and Central America
Classification
Media Arts-Photography
Type
gelatin silver prints
portraits
Topic
Funk (Music)
Photography
Popular music
Rhythm and blues (Music)
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, © Robert Whitman
Object number
2011.78
Restrictions & Rights
© Robert Whitman
Permission required for use. Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5988dfa41-2a7e-4f96-a20d-0258288224e3

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