Photograph by
Spitzer, David D., American
Subject of
Braxton, Anthony, American, born 1945
Date
1977
Medium
silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
Dimensions
H x W (Image): 13 7/8 x 9 3/16 in. (35.2 x 23.3 cm)
H x W (Sheet): 13 15/16 x 10 11/16 in. (35.4 x 27.1 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 Anthony Braxton performing at a concert in New York City. Braxton is photographed on stage from a low angle near the stage floor. He stands behind the contrabass saxaphone which he is playing. To his left are two other saxaphones resting on stands.
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
2012.164.153
Restrictions & Rights
© David D. Spitzer
Permission required for use. Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd57ffc3272-e37c-405a-8cc6-e28035b59bdc

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