Photograph by
Spitzer, David D., American
Subject of
McLean, Jackie, American, 1931 - 2006
Date
1978
Medium
silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
Dimensions
H x W (Image): 13 9/16 x 9 5/16 in. (34.5 x 23.6 cm)
H x W (Sheet): 13 11/16 x 10 3/4 in. (34.8 x 27.3 cm)
H x W (Matted): 20 x 16 in. (50.8 x 40.6 cm)
Description
A black-and-white sepia toned photograph of Jackie McLean playing saxaphone while performing on stage in New York City. The photo is from an extreme low angle and McLean stands in front of a drum set, bass, and amplifiers. He wears a dark sweater and slacks.
Place captured
New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
Classification
Photographs and Still Images
Type
gelatin silver prints
portraits
Topic
Composers (Musicians)
Conductors (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
2012.164.52
Restrictions & Rights
© David D. Spitzer
Permission required for use. Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd513db879d-2dd9-4045-b11b-1f29ba05b3aa

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