Photograph by
Calvert Studio, American
Subject of
Basie, Count, American, 1904 - 1984
Date
ca. 1942
Medium
silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
Dimensions
H x W (Image): 4 7/16 × 3 1/2 in. (11.3 × 8.9 cm)
H x W (Sheet): 4 15/16 × 4 1/16 in. (12.6 × 10.3 cm)
Description
A silver gelatin print depicting a black-and-white image of Count Basie against a light colored background. He is depicted in three quarters profile, from the chest up, with his face turned towards the viewer. He has short hair that has been smoothed back from his face, a small mustache, and is wearing a slight smile. He is wearing a tuxedo with a black bow tie. The photographer's mark is printed in the negative in the bottom right corner, [Calvert / Chicago]. There are no inscriptions on the front or back of the photograph.
Place made
Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, United States, North and Central America
Collection title
The Laura Cathrell Show-Down Magazine Collection
Classification
Photographs and Still Images
Movement
Harlem Renaissance (New Negro Movement)
Type
gelatin silver prints
portraits
Topic
Conductors (Musicians)
Instrumentalists (Musicians)
Jazz (Music)
Photography
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Object number
2013.46.25.65
Restrictions & Rights
Unknown - Restrictions Possible
Rights assessment and proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5c07684f0-dd1c-4820-8d53-ed9d99cfbf66

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