Photograph by
Powell, Ricky, American, 1961 - 2021
Subject of
Jam Master Jay, American, 1965 - 2002
Rush Communications, American, founded 1983
Date
1987; printed 2004
Medium
dye and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
Dimensions
H x W (Sheet): 14 × 10 15/16 in. (35.6 × 27.8 cm)
H x W (Image): 13 1/2 × 9 in. (34.3 × 22.9 cm)
Description
A color photograph of Jam Master Jay in front of the Rush Management offices.
Jay is pictured standing in front fo a white brick wall. He wears a navy, double-breasted coat with a black fur collar over a black t-shirt and jeans. He also has a black hat, thick gold rope chain necklace with a shoe pendant, and a gold bracelet. His thumbs are in his front jeans pockets and he is looking directly at the camera with his head tilted down slightly. At the bottom right corner, along the vertical edge, is the photographer's signature [Ricky Powell / '04].
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
chromogenic color prints
Topic
Hip-hop (Music)
Musicians
Photography
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Object number
2015.132.346
Restrictions & Rights
© Ricky Powell
Permission required for use. Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5e98e2052-a3d9-4465-8d81-ff752188d60e

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