Photograph by
Spitzer, David D., American
Subject of
Terry, Sonny, American, 1911 - 1986
Date
ca. 1978
Medium
silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
Dimensions
H x W (Image): 9 7/16 x 9 13/16 in. (24 x 25 cm)
H x W (Sheet): 10 7/16 x 13 15/16 in. (26.5 x 35.4 cm)
H x W (Matted): 20 x 16 in. (50.8 x 40.6 cm)
Description
A black-and white photograph of Piedmont blues musician Sonny Terry performing in Miami, FL. Terry is lit from the front but most of the photo is in darkness. He holds his hands cupped around the microphone with his face quite close to it. He wears a watch, several rights, and glasses.
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
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of David D. Spitzer
Object number
2012.164.61
Restrictions & Rights
© David D. Spitzer
Permission required for use. Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5c85720ea-18d9-427b-8e97-a9755ca73a66

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