Photograph by
Spitzer, David D., American
Subject of
Watts, Ernie, American, born 1945
Date
1992
Medium
silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
Dimensions
H x W (Image): 13 13/16 x 9 1/8 in. (35.1 x 23.1 cm)
H x W (Sheet): 14 1/16 x 10 1/2 in. (35.7 x 26.6 cm)
H x W (Matted): 20 x 16 in. (50.8 x 40.6 cm)
Description
A black-and-white photograph of Ernie Watts playing saxophone at a performance in Clearwater, FL. He is wearing a white collared shirt and is behind a microphone. His eyes are closed and his lips are pursed as he blows into the saxophone.
Place captured
Clearwater, Pinellas County, Florida, United States, North and Central America
Classification
Media Arts-Photography
Type
gelatin silver prints
portraits
Topic
Instrumentalists (Musicians)
Jazz (Music)
Photography
Rhythm and blues (Music)
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of David D. Spitzer
Object number
2012.164.23
Restrictions & Rights
© David D. Spitzer
Permission required for use. Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd59a53fc8c-e77c-4436-9543-2d24caca2c3f

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