- 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
- 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.




