Photograph by
Spitzer, David D., American
Subject of
Thomas, Leon, American, 1937 - 1999
Date
ca. 1977
Medium
silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
Dimensions
H x W (Image): 9 3/8 x 13 5/8 in. (23.8 x 34.6 cm)
H x W (Sheet): 9 13/16 x 13 3/4 in. (25 x 35 cm)
H x W (Matted): 16 x 20 in. (40.6 x 50.8 cm)
Description
A black-and-white photograph of Leon Thomas singing at a performance in New York City, wearing a vertical striped shirt. His eyes are closed and he is holding the microphone in his right hand and the cord in his left hand, which is outstretched.
Place captured
New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
Classification
Photographs and Still Images
Type
gelatin silver prints
portraits
Topic
Jazz (Music)
Photography
Singers (Musicians)
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of David D. Spitzer
Object number
2012.164.30
Restrictions & Rights
© David D. Spitzer
Permission required for use. Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd508908984-5e63-463d-b466-3c8e1c83af95

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