Photograph by
Pereira, Al, American, born 1963
Subject of
Shanté, Roxanne, American, born 1969
Cold Chillin’ Records, American, 1986 - 1998
Date
April 1990; printed 2003
Medium
silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
Dimensions
H x W (2015.132.308.1 Sheet): 13 15/16 × 10 15/16 in. (35.4 × 27.8 cm)
H x W (2015.132.308.1 Image): 13 7/16 × 9 7/8 in. (34.1 × 25.1 cm)
H x W (2015.132.308.2 Sheet): 13 15/16 × 10 15/16 in. (35.4 × 27.8 cm)
H x W (2015.132.308.2 Image): 13 7/16 × 9 7/8 in. (34.1 × 25.1 cm)
H x W (2015.132.308.3 Sheet): 13 15/16 × 10 15/16 in. (35.4 × 27.8 cm)
H x W (2015.132.308.3 Image): 13 7/16 × 9 7/8 in. (34.1 × 25.1 cm)
H x W (2015.132.308.4 Sheet): 13 15/16 × 10 15/16 in. (35.4 × 27.8 cm)
H x W (2015.132.308.4 Image): 13 7/16 × 9 7/8 in. (34.1 × 25.1 cm)
Description
Four identical black-and-white photographs of Roxanne Shante in the offices of Cold Chillin' Records, NYC, April 1990. The image is a close up portrait of Shante, she looks straight at the camera with her hands held up to her face. .1 is signed and dated by the photographer at the bottom right. On the verso, an inscription by Bill Adler identifies the photographer, subject, date, and location on .1 and .2.
Place captured
New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
Collection title
Eyejammie Hip-Hop Photography Collection
Classification
Media Arts-Photography
Type
gelatin silver prints
Topic
Hip-hop (Music)
Musicians
Photography
Rappers (Musicians)
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Object number
2015.132.308.1-.4
Restrictions & Rights
© Al Pereira
Permission required for use. Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd578b37980-332d-42f1-a5c2-1ea9967f116d

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