- Photograph by
- Powell, Ricky, American, 1961 - 2021
- Subject of
- Townes, Jeffrey Allen, American, born 1965
- Smith, Will, American, born 1968
- Rev. Run, American, born 1964
- Date
- 1988; printed 2003
- Medium
- dye and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
- Dimensions
- H x W (Sheet): 19 3/4 × 16 in. (50.2 × 40.6 cm)
- H x W (Image): 14 × 9 3/8 in. (35.6 × 23.8 cm)
- Description
- A color photographic print of an unidentified dancer on the "Run's House" tour of Jazzy Jeff and the Fresh Prince in the summer of 1988.
- The dancer is pictured center frame, her face partially obscured by hair, which is in twist braids. She is wearing a white crop top, white pants, several rings, earrings, and a necklace. Her fingernails are painted red. She is standing sideways with her face turned towards the camera. She is smiling and pointing at the camera with her proper right hand. Several other people are visible in the dark background.
- There is an inscription in black ink beneath the image which reads [DANCER FOR "JAZZY JEFF + THE FRESH PRINCE" / SUMMER OF '88 / "RUN'S HOUSE" TOUR (VIRGINIA)]. This is followed by the photographer's signature [Ricky Powell] and date ['03].
- Place captured
- Virginia, United States, North and Central America
- Collection title
- Eyejammie Hip-Hop Photography Collection
- Classification
- Media Arts-Photography
- Type
- chromogenic color prints
- Topic
- Actors
- Dance
- Gesture
- Hair
- Hip-hop (Music)
- Musicians
- Photography
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2015.132.384
- Restrictions & Rights
- © Ricky Powell
- Permission required for use. Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.