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.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd51eea9ccb-5755-4d46-aa31-596fc6e47b4f

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