Photograph by
Karales, James H., American, 1930 - 2002
Created by
Rick Rhodes Photography & Imaging, LLC, American
Subject of
Dr. King, Martin Luther Jr., American, 1929 - 1968
King, Dexter Scott, American, 1961 - 2024
Date
1962
Medium
digital
Dimensions
H x W: 4361 pixels × 3072 pixels
File size: 12.82 MB
Description
A black-and-white digital image of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and his son, Dexter Scott King. Dr. King, wearing a white shirt and dark tie, holds his son over his head with both arms. Dexter Scott King is pictured looking at the camera with his left arm resting on Dr. King's right shoulder. He wears a light colored shirt with plaid overalls. Dr. King is sitting in a chair against a window in the interior of their home.
Place captured
Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia, United States, North and Central America
Classification
Photographs and Still Images
Type
portraits
digital images
digital media - born analog
Topic
Children
Civil rights
Domestic life
Families
Fatherhood
Photography
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Monica Karales and the Estate of James Karales
Object number
2015.129.22
Restrictions & Rights
© Estate of James Karales
Permission required for use. Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd58cd3cec3-96c4-4c4c-9f46-9ed2f558ffa7

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