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
Type
portraits
chromogenic development prints
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.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5b34f007f-1807-4a33-a651-03f83cdd895a

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