Created by
Lyon, Danny, American, born 1942
Subject of
Lewis, John, American, 1940 - 2020
Date
1962; printed 1994
Medium
silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
Dimensions
H x W (Image): 8 11/16 x 12 15/16 in. (22.1 x 32.9 cm)
H x W (Sheet): 10 15/16 x 13 15/16 in. (27.8 x 35.4 cm)
Description
A black-and-white photograph of John Lewis and other African Americans kneeling in prayer outside next to a brick building.
Place depicted
Cairo, Alexander County, Illinois, United States, North and Central America
Classification
Photographs and Still Images
Movement
Civil Rights Movement
Type
gelatin silver prints
Topic
Civil rights
Photography
Prayer
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Object number
2012.107.19
Restrictions & Rights
© Danny Lyon/Magnum Photos
Permission required for use. Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5a746b230-9268-43c2-8368-c8944523f570

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

Share this page