Photograph by
Spitzer, David D., American
Subject of
Austin, Charles, American
Date
1976
Medium
silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
Dimensions
H x W (Image): 13 11/16 x 9 1/4 in. (34.8 x 23.5 cm)
H x W (Sheet): 13 15/16 x 10 1/2 in. (35.4 x 26.6 cm)
H x W (Matted): 20 x 16 in. (50.8 x 40.6 cm)
Description
A black-and-white photograph of jazz musician Charles Austin performing in Miami, FL. Austin is photographed in left-profile from an extreme low angle. His saxaphone is hung from his neck and he stands in front of a microphone. His right hand is raised to his face and he wears a dark t-shirt and jeans.
Place captured
Miami, Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States, North and Central America
Classification
Photographs and Still Images
Type
gelatin silver prints
portraits
Topic
Composers (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
2012.164.98
Restrictions & Rights
© David D. Spitzer
Permission required for use. Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd543ca8a4d-e4f8-421e-a262-5f47a2ed7ea1

Cataloging is an ongoing process and we may update this record as we conduct additional research and review. If you have more information about this object, please contact us at NMAAHCDigiTeam@si.edu

Share this page