Photograph by
Spitzer, David D., American
Subject of
Sirone, American, 1940 - 2009
Date
ca. 1975
Medium
silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
Dimensions
H x W (Image): 13 3/4 x 9 5/16 in. (34.9 x 23.6 cm)
H x W (Sheet): 13 7/8 x 10 1/4 in. (35.3 x 26.1 cm)
H x W (Matted): 20 x 16 in. (50.8 x 40.6 cm)
Description
A black-and-white photograph of jazz musician and composer Sirone playing a trombone in New York City. The photo is taken from an extreme low angle and show's Sirone's whole body. He is playing the trombone, the slide of which projects out the top of the frame. He stands behind a music stand and an acoustic bass rests on its side near his feet.
Place captured
New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
Classification
Photographs and Still Images
Type
gelatin silver prints
portraits
Topic
Composers (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
2012.164.128
Restrictions & Rights
© David D. Spitzer
Permission required for use. Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd513d71258-3c73-4300-ba07-5d6f391eaca5

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