Photograph by
Spitzer, David D., American
Subject of
Miles Davis, American, 1926 - 1991
Date
1981
Medium
silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
Dimensions
H x W (Image): 10 x 13 3/4 in. (25.4 x 34.9 cm)
H x W (Sheet): 10 11/16 x 13 3/4 in. (27.2 x 34.9 cm)
H x W (Matted): 20 x 16 in. (50.8 x 40.6 cm)
Description
A black-and-white photograph of jazz musician Miles Davis performing in Ft. Lauderdale, FL. Davis is photographed in close-up with his head bowed slightly. Only the mouthpiece of Davis's trumpet is visible. He wears a white shirt and cloth beret which has the letters [PEPEPE] embroidered on it.
Place captured
Fort Lauderdale, Broward County, Florida, United States, North and Central America
Classification
Photographs and Still Images
Type
gelatin silver prints
portraits
Topic
Composers (Musicians)
Conductors (Musicians)
Instrumentalists (Musicians)
Jazz (Music)
Photography
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of David D. Spitzer
Object number
2012.164.127
Restrictions & Rights
© David D. Spitzer
Permission required for use. Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd561c8fe9a-daf6-4e67-838b-0de1b5d1adeb

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