Photograph by
Spitzer, David D., American
Subject of
Hampton, Lionel, American, 1908 - 2002
Date
1991
Medium
silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
Dimensions
H x W (Image): 13 5/8 x 9 3/16 in. (34.6 x 23.4 cm)
H x W (Sheet): 13 11/16 x 10 5/16 in. (34.8 x 26.2 cm)
H x W (Matted): 20 x 16 in. (50.8 x 40.6 cm)
Description
A black-and-white photograph of musician and composer Lionel Hampton performing in Moscow, Idaho. Hampton is photographed from a low angle and his vibraphone obscures his body from the chest down. He holds mallets in both hands and they are held aloft over the instrument. He wears a dark suit and vest with a paisley tie.
Place captured
Moscow, Latah County, Idaho, United States, North and Central America
Classification
Photographs and Still Images
Type
gelatin silver prints
portraits
Topic
Jazz (Music)
Photography
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of David D. Spitzer
Object number
2012.164.126
Restrictions & Rights
© David D. Spitzer
Permission required for use. Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5ea013146-c449-4eb4-aaef-df120234e02f

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