Deas McNeil, The Barber
- Photograph by
- Bey, Dawoud, American, born 1953
- Printed by
- Black Point Editions, American, founded 2004
- Subject of
- McNeil, Deas, American
- Date
- 1976; printed 2005
- Medium
- gelatin and carbon black on rag paper
- Dimensions
- H x W (Image): 6 1/2 x 9 1/2 in. (16.5 x 24.1 cm)
- H x W (Sheet): 16 x 20 in. (40.6 x 50.8 cm)
- Description
- This image depicts a man standing in a barbershop, surrounded by the tools of the trade. He stands with his left foot on the floor and his right foot propped up on the footrest of the empty barber chair next to him. His left hand rests on the arm of the chair, while his right hand rests on the counter to his right. The counter is cluttered with bottles, lotions, electrical cords, and a pair of glasses. The man, wearing a white short sleeve shirt, dark trousers and lace-up leather shoes, is reflected in the wide mirror over the counter. He gazes slightly to the right of the camera. In the background is a couch, an empty coat rack and a wall clock.
- Place depicted
- Harlem, New York City, New York County, New York, United States, North and Central America
- Portfolio/Series
- Harlem, USA
- Classification
- Media Arts-Photography
- Type
- carbon prints
- portraits
- Topic
- Barbershops
- Beauty salons (Beauty shops)
- Black Enterprise
- Business
- Communities
- Hair
- Men
- Photography
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2013.197.10
- Restrictions & Rights
- © Dawoud Bey
- Permission required for use. Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.