Photograph by
Thompson, Jack, American
Subject of
Bun B, American, born 1973
Medium
silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
Dimensions
H x W (Sheet): 14 × 11 in. (35.6 × 27.9 cm)
H x W (Image): 13 × 10 9/16 in. (33 × 26.8 cm)
Description
A black and white photograph of Bun B.
Bun B is standing in an open grass area. He is wearing a white short sleeve t-shirt with a crown on it and [Lrg] in cursive writing underneath. He is wearing a white baseball cap with a "B" on it and long chain necklace with a jeweled "B" on it. He is wearing dark baggy shorts and dark shoes. He is wearing a ring on his proper right hand and his thumb, middle finger, and pinky are sticking up. His proper left arm is down by his side and he has a watch on his wrist. There are buildings and telephone wires in the background and the sky is very cloudy.
On the verso is an inscription handwritten by Bill Adler.
Collection title
Eyejammie Hip-Hop Photography Collection
Classification
Media Arts-Photography
Type
gelatin silver prints
Topic
Architecture
Fashion
Gesture
Hip-hop (Music)
Musicians
Photography
Rappers (Musicians)
Urban life
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Object number
2015.132.407
Restrictions & Rights
© Jack Thompson
Permission required for use. Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5c03910ad-3308-4829-a7ba-577446a67941

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