Photograph by
Allen, Harry, American, born 1964
Subject of
Grandmaster Flash, American, born 1958
The Ritz, American, 1980 - early 1990s
Date
early 1980s
Medium
silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
Dimensions
H x W (Sheet): 19 13/16 × 15 15/16 in. (50.4 × 40.5 cm)
H x W (Image): 17 15/16 × 12 1/16 in. (45.5 × 30.7 cm)
Description
A black-and-white photograph of Grandmaster Flash onstage at The Ritz nightclub in New York City. Flash is viewed from above the camera, standing with his left hand on his left hip and looking out over his left shoulder. He wears light-colored pants with dark stripes down the side, a studded belt with handcuffs, a dark and light-colored jacket, and a dark-colored hat. Another performer and the stage lights are visible behind him.
On the verso is an adhesive label with the Eyejammie.com logo and [Title: Grandmaster Flash Onstage at The Ritz / Photographer: Harry Allen] printed in black text.
Place captured
New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
Collection title
Eyejammie Hip-Hop Photography Collection
Classification
Photographs and Still Images
Type
gelatin silver prints
portraits
Topic
Fashion
Hip-hop (Music)
Musicians
Photography
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Object number
2015.132.38
Restrictions & Rights
© Harry Allen
Permission required for use. Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd54c9777cb-665c-4571-b0c2-b2ef4f779767

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