- Photograph by
- Henderson, LeRoy W., American
- Subject of
- Unidentified Child or Children
- Date
- 1992; printed 2009
- Medium
- silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
- Dimensions
- H x W (Image): 21 5/16 x 14 3/8 in. (54.1 x 36.5 cm)
- H x W (Sheet): 24 x 20 in. (61 x 50.8 cm)
- Description
- A black-and-white photograph of a young dancer wearing a tutu with a beaded and ruffled bodice and a light colored, full skirt with ruffle around the hem. She also wears light colored tights and ballerina slippers and has a flowered headband in her hair, which is pulled into a high bun. She stands with her feet in fourth position, her hands clasped at her stomach, her head turned to look left of frame. Behind her is a relief sculpture of neo-classical figures singing, dancing, and playing instruments. The edition [4/10] and the photographer's signature are on the verso in graphite; there are no marks or inscriptions on the recto.
- Place depicted
- Brooklyn, New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Photographs and Still Images
- Type
- gelatin silver prints
- portraits
- Topic
- Ballet
- Children
- Photography
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2013.147.2
- Restrictions & Rights
- © LeRoy W. Henderson
- Permission required for use. Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.




