Photograph by
Spitzer, David D., American
Subject of
Johnson, Luther "Guitar Junior", American, born 1939
Date
ca. 1992
Medium
silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
Dimensions
H x W (Image): 13 11/16 x 9 5/16 in. (34.7 x 23.7 cm)
H x W (Sheet): 13 3/4 x 10 1/2 in. (35 x 26.7 cm)
H x W (Matted): 20 x 16 in. (50.8 x 40.6 cm)
Description
A black-and-white photograph of Luther "Guitar Junior" Johnson playing guitar during a performance in Ft. Lauderdale, FL. He is wearing a multicolored shirt and three necklaces. The black guitar strap is over his left shoulder. He has his eyes closed and his face is sweaty.
Place captured
Fort Lauderdale, Broward County, Florida, United States, North and Central America
Classification
Media Arts-Photography
Type
gelatin silver prints
portraits
Topic
Blues (Music)
Instrumentalists (Musicians)
Photography
Singers (Musicians)
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of David D. Spitzer
Object number
2012.164.43
Restrictions & Rights
© David D. Spitzer
Permission required for use. Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5fce60910-508c-4add-841a-862833004b45

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