Photograph by
Hamilton, James, American, born 1946
Subject of
Run-D.M.C., American, 1981 - 2002
Jam Master Jay, American, 1965 - 2002
Rev. Run, American, born 1964
Simmons, Russell, American, born 1957
McDaniels, Darryl Matthews, American, born 1964
Rush Communications, American, founded 1983
Date
April 1985
Medium
silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
Dimensions
H x W (Sheet): 10 15/16 × 14 in. (27.8 × 35.6 cm)
H x W (Image): 7 1/2 × 11 1/8 in. (19 × 28.2 cm)
Description
A black and white photograph of Run-DMC with Russell Simmons.
The four men are pictured in standing poses in front of a wall covered in graffiti. Jam Master Jay is on the far proper right side of the image. He stands with his arms crossed over his chest, his head slightly leaning back and to his left, his gaze directed up slightly at the camera. He wears a dark-colored Adidas track suit and brimmed hat. Behind and to his left is Run, who stands with his thumbs tucked into the pockets of his jeans. He wears a dark-colored jacket and brimmed hat. In front of him and to his left is Simmons, who stands with his hands in front of him, his left hand lightly gripping his right wrist. Simmons wears a light-colored button-up shirt under a striped sweater vest. Behind and to his left is DMC, who stands leaning against the wall, with his arms crossed in front of his chest. He wears a dark-colored leather jacket, eyeglasses, and a black brimmed hat.
The photograph is signed by the photographer just below the bottom right corner of the image. The only inscriptions on the back is a small [35] marked in black ink on the bottom left corner.
Place captured
New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
Collection title
Eyejammie Hip-Hop Photography Collection
Classification
Photographs and Still Images
Type
gelatin silver prints
Topic
Business
Hip-hop (Music)
Musicians
Photography
Rappers (Musicians)
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Object number
2015.132.222
Restrictions & Rights
© James Hamilton
Permission required for use. Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5d576baf2-076b-43de-b1f2-e08b5edc4f3f

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