Photograph by

Pereira, Al, American, born 1963

Subject of

Queen Latifah, American, born 1970

Printed by

Adler, Bill, American, born 1951

Date

June 23, 1991; printed 2003

Medium

silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper

Dimensions

H x W (2015.132.304.1 Sheet): 13 7/8 × 10 15/16 in. (35.2 × 27.8 cm)

H x W (2015.132.304.1 Image): 13 7/16 × 9 15/16 in. (34.1 × 25.2 cm)

H x W (2015.132.304.2 Sheet): 13 7/8 × 10 15/16 in. (35.2 × 27.8 cm)

H x W (2015.132.304.2 Image): 18 3/8 × 13 5/8 in. (46.7 × 34.6 cm)

H x W (2015.132.304.3 Sheet): 13 7/8 × 10 15/16 in. (35.2 × 27.8 cm)

H x W (2015.132.304.3 Image): 18 3/8 × 13 5/8 in. (46.7 × 34.6 cm)

H x W (2015.132.304.4 Sheet): 13 7/8 × 10 15/16 in. (35.2 × 27.8 cm)

H x W (2015.132.304.4 Image): 18 3/8 × 13 5/8 in. (46.7 × 34.6 cm)

H x W (2015.132.304.5 Sheet): 19 13/16 × 15 1/2 in. (50.3 × 39.4 cm)

H x W (2015.132.304.5 Image): 13 3/8 × 9 7/8 in. (34 × 25.1 cm)

Description

Five identical black-and-white photographic prints of Queen Latifah during the filming of the video for her single "Fly Girl." Latifah looks sideways at the camera with lips pursed and her right hand held up in an "L" shape. She wears a multi-colored cylindrical hat and matching jacket in a woven design and large drop earrings in a starburst design. The photograph is signed and dated on the front with inscriptions on the back by Bill Adler identifying the photographer, subject, location, and date.

Collection title

Eyejammie Hip-Hop Photography Collection

Classification

Media Arts-Photography

Type

gelatin silver prints

Topic

Actors

Fashion

Gesture

Hip-hop (Music)

Musicians

Photography

Rappers (Musicians)

Credit Line

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture

Object number

2015.132.304.1-.5

Restrictions & Rights

© Al Pereira

Permission required for use. Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.

GUID

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