- Photograph by
- Oosthuiza, Wessel, South African
- Subject of
- Lewis, Carl, American, born 1961
- Mandela, Nelson, South African, 1918 - 2013
- Owned by
- Lewis, Carl, American, born 1961
- Date
- ca. 1997
- Medium
- dye and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
- Dimensions
- H x W: 8 1/2 x 5 15/16 in. (21.6 x 15.1 cm)
- Description
- A color photograph of Carl Lewis shaking hands with Nelson Mandela. The two men are pictured from the hips up, standing facing the camera, with Mandela turned just slightly to his proper left. Their proper right hands are clasped at center and both are smiling broadly. Lewis wears a dark suit, blue shirt, and red patterned tie. Mandela wears a blue and gold floral patterned shirt. On the verso is handwritten text reading [PIC B: WESSEL OOSTHUIZA (?)/Box 91107/Auchland (?) (illegible) 2006/RSA]
- Place depicted
- South Africa, Africa
- Classification
- Photographs and Still Images
- Topic
- Athletes
- Sports
- Track and field
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Carl Lewis Estate
- Object number
- 2012.154.25
- Restrictions & Rights
- © Wessel Oosthuiza
- Permission required for use. Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.




