Photograph by
Johnson, Jason Miccolo, American
Subject of
Alfred Street Baptist Church, American, founded 1803
Unidentified Man or Men
Unidentified Woman or Women
Date
2003; printed 2012
Medium
silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
Dimensions
H x W (sheet): 15 7/8 x 19 7/8 in. (40.3 x 50.5 cm)
H x W (image): 12 3/8 x 18 1/2 in. (31.4 x 47 cm)
Description
A black-and-white photograph of two lines of women and men performing in front of an altar. One line is facing the right side of the photograph while the other is facing the left side. They are all performing the same move. Their knees are slightly bent, their left legs are stepping forward, and their right arms are extended with their hands making a fist. People are standing and sitting on either side of them on the altar or in church pews. No inscriptions on the front or back.
Place captured
Alexandria, Virginia, United States, North and Central America
Classification
Media Arts-Photography
Type
gelatin silver prints
Topic
Baptist
Dance
Local and regional
Photography
Religion
The Black Church
Worship services
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Object number
2012.141.10
Restrictions & Rights
© Jason Miccolo Johnson
Permission required for use. Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5ffde58ba-2804-48d4-9d14-36896ecd3494

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