Photograph by
Spitzer, David D., American
Subject of
Johnny Griffin, American, 1928 - 2008
Date
1977
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 3/4 x 9 15/16 in. (35 x 25.2 cm)
H x W (Matted): 20 x 16 in. (50.8 x 40.6 cm)
Description
A black-and-white photograph of jazz saxaphonist Johnny Griffin at a performance in New York City. Griffin looks to his right and is clapping his hands. He wears a striped white shirt and his saxaphone hangs from his neck.
Place captured
New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
Classification
Photographs and Still Images
Type
gelatin silver prints
portraits
Topic
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
2012.164.67
Restrictions & Rights
© David D. Spitzer
Permission required for use. Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5314e5d9f-8f98-4468-b9bb-bc4b7dd93269

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