Photograph by
Spitzer, David D., American
Subject of
Bobby "Blue" Bland, American, 1930 - 2013
Date
1989
Medium
silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
Dimensions
H x W (Image): 9 5/8 x 13 11/16 in. (24.5 x 34.8 cm)
H x W (Sheet): 10 5/8 x 13 7/8 in. (27 x 35.2 cm)
H x W (Matted): 16 x 20 in. (40.6 x 50.8 cm)
Description
A black-and-white photograph of blues and soul singer Bobby "Blue" Bland performing in Miami, FL. Bland holds a microphone in front of his mouth and has his eyes closed while singing. He wears a light cloth cap and button up collared shirt.
Place captured
Miami, Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States, North and Central America
Classification
Photographs and Still Images
Type
gelatin silver prints
portraits
Topic
Blues (Music)
Photography
Singers (Musicians)
Soul (Music)
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of David D. Spitzer
Object number
2012.164.56
Restrictions & Rights
© David D. Spitzer
Permission required for use. Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd562895a01-fabb-4973-878e-59ef7df9c5d5

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