Photograph by
Unidentified
Subject of
Clinton, George, American, born 1941
Date
ca. 1993
Medium
dye and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
Dimensions
H x W: 14 x 11 in. (35.6 x 27.9 cm)
Description
A color photograph of George Clinton wearing a white robe and white wig against a solid blue background. The bottom part of the wig has streaks of red, black and purple. Clinton wears gold and white sunglasses and several layered necklaces with pendants, including a yellow and pink baby bottle on a pink ribbon necklace and a silver fish pendant on a strand of multi-colored beads. A white suit and shirt are visible under the robe. Clinton holds a gold pistol in his proper right hand, which is raised so the pistol points directly up, next to his head. His proper left hand is at his side, a simple gold ring is visible on his ring finger. There are no inscriptions, front or back.
Classification
Media Arts-Photography
Movement
Afrofuturism
Type
chromogenic color prints
portraits
Topic
Funk (Music)
Photography
Singers (Musicians)
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Love to the planet
Object number
2011.83.10
Restrictions & Rights
Unknown - Restrictions Possible
Rights assessment and proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd557867b42-4a06-4b66-b50a-bbe7ea1a067f

Cataloging is an ongoing process and we may update this record as we conduct additional research and review. If you have more information about this object, please contact us at NMAAHCDigiTeam@si.edu

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