- 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
- 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.




