Photograph by
Unidentified
Subject of
Unidentified Man or Men
Date
early 20th-mid 20th century
Medium
silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
Dimensions
H x W (Image): 9 × 7 1/16 in. (22.9 × 17.9 cm)
H x W (Sheet): 10 1/16 × 8 1/16 in. (25.5 × 20.5 cm)
Description
A silver gelatin print depicting a black-and-white image of a male piano player. The man is depicted in three quarters profile, from the waist up. He is seated at a piano, depicted on the right side of the image, with his face turned towards the viewer. His hands rest on the piano keyboard. He is depicted wearing a black jacket, white shirt, and black tie. There is a stylized photographer's mark printed in the negative in the bottom right corner. There are no inscriptions on the back of the photograph.
Collection title
The Laura Cathrell Show-Down Magazine Collection
Classification
Media Arts-Photography
Type
gelatin silver prints
portraits
Topic
Instrumentalists (Musicians)
Music
Photography
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Object number
2013.46.25.43
Restrictions & Rights
Unknown - Restrictions Possible
Rights assessment and proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd54d300f30-3e30-4495-a0b9-cc43ede6fc21

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

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