Photograph by
Spitzer, David D., American
Subject of
John Lewis, American, 1920 - 2001
Date
1973
Medium
silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
Dimensions
H x W (Image): 13 5/8 x 9 5/8 in. (34.6 x 24.5 cm)
H x W (Sheet): 13 3/4 x 10 7/8 in. (35 x 27.6 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 John Lewis performing at a concert in New York City. Lewis is photographed from a low angle and in right profile. He wears a white dress shirt, black vest and dark cravat. Stage scaffolding is out of focus but visible behind him.
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
2012.164.147
Restrictions & Rights
© David D. Spitzer
Permission required for use. Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd51430d33b-4f36-48b6-a2ff-8aca9c2ef8fa

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