Photograph by
Johnson, Jason Miccolo, American
Subject of
Metropolitan Baptist Church, American, founded 1864
Jakes, Thomas Dexter Sr., American, born 1957
The Potter's House, American, founded 1996
Date
1999; printed 2012
Medium
silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
Dimensions
H x W (sheet): 15 3/8 x 19 15/16 in. (39.1 x 50.6 cm)
H x W (image): 12 13/16 x 18 3/4 in. (32.5 x 47.6 cm)
Description
A black-and-white photograph of Bishop T. D. Jakes speaking into a microphone. He is standing with his left side facing the camera. His eye is closed and he is sweating. His right hand is extended upward with his fingers outstretched while his left hand holds the microphone. No inscriptions on the front or back.
Place collected
Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America
Classification
Photographs and Still Images
Type
gelatin silver prints
portraits
Topic
Baptist
Local and regional
Photography
Preaching
Religion
The Black Church
Worship services
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Object number
2012.141.16
Restrictions & Rights
© Jason Miccolo Johnson
Permission required for use. Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd54301bce8-1c66-4372-ab4a-e68f367213de

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