Photograph by
Spitzer, David D., American
Subject of
Billy Taylor, American, 1921 - 2010
Date
1993
Medium
silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
Dimensions
H x W (Image): 9 1/4 x 13 3/4 in. (23.5 x 35 cm)
H x W (Sheet): 10 13/16 x 13 3/4 in. (27.5 x 35 cm)
H x W (Matted): 16 x 20 in. (40.6 x 50.8 cm)
Description
A black-and-white photograph of of jazz pianist Billy Taylor performing in Florence, AL. Taylor is photographed from a low angle and just behind his right shoulder. His hands are raised to the piano keys and he is wearing a dark suit jacket and glasses.
Place captured
Florence, Lauderdale County, Alabama, 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
2012.164.165
Restrictions & Rights
© David D. Spitzer
Permission required for use. Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd57859d49f-137d-4d82-8b6c-ae938f4dd3e5

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