Photograph by
Yearwood, Lloyd W., American, 1925 - 2011
Subject of
Ali, Muhammad, American, 1942 - 2016
Bonavena, Oscar Natalio, Argentine, 1942 - 1976
Date
December 7, 1970
Medium
silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
Dimensions
H x W (image): 7 7/16 x 9 5/8 in (18.9 x 24.4 cm)
H x W (sheet): 8 x 10 1/16 in (20.3 x 25.6 cm)
Description
A black and white photograph of Muhammad Ali standing in the ring inside Madison Square Garden raising his arms. His opponent, Oscar Bonavena, is crouched on the floor of the ring and the referee is standing in between the two boxers with his arms crossed at his head. A crowd of people surrounds the ring. The back of the photograph is blank.
Place made
Harlem, New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
Place depicted
Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
Classification
Photographs and Still Images
Type
gelatin silver prints
Topic
Athletes
Boxing
Photography
Sports
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Object number
2014.150.8.5
Restrictions & Rights
© Estate of Lloyd W. Yearwood
Permission required for use. Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd569b7bb93-4d66-4992-b062-e08331836377

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