Photograph by
Pereira, Al, American, born 1963
Subject of
Blige, Mary J., American, born 1971
Printed by
Adler, Bill, American, born 1951
Date
1992; printed 2003
Medium
silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
Dimensions
H x W (Sheet): 13 7/8 × 10 15/16 in. (35.2 × 27.8 cm)
H x W (Image): 13 × 8 11/16 in. (33 × 22.1 cm)
Description
A black-and-white photograph of Mary J. Blige at the New York Music Awards after party at China Club in New York City. The image features Blige lowering her sunglasses to peer at the camera while leaning against a wall or column. In the background, a neon sign for the China Club is partially visible above a banner reading "New York Music Awards." On the back are inscriptions by Bill Adler identifying the photographer, subject, location, and date.
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
Fashion
Hair
Hip-hop (Music)
Musicians
Photography
Women
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Object number
2015.132.293
Restrictions & Rights
© Al Pereira
Permission required for use. Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5691ffc80-85bf-4f46-9749-2dbd2de64c50

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