Photograph by
Beckman, Janette, English, born 1950
Subject of
Outkast, American, founded 1992
André 3000, American, born 1975
Big Boi, American, born 1975
Date
2003
Medium
silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
Dimensions
H x W (Sheet): 14 × 10 15/16 in. (35.5 × 27.8 cm)
H x W (Image): 12 13/16 × 10 1/2 in. (32.6 × 26.7 cm)
Description
A black-and-white photograph of the hip hop duo Outkast. André 3000, pictured left, is wearing a fur hat, a necklace with a large pendant, a sweater with four buttons on the proper left shoulder and patterned pants. He is holding his proper right hand, held in a fist, up to his proper right ear, which is supported by his proper left arm. Big Boi, pictured right, is partially obstructed by the edge of the photograph. He is wearing a track suit, a necklace with a large pendant, and is holding his hands up to his chin. On the back is an inscription written by Bill Adler with the subject and photographer's name.
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
Gesture
Hip-hop (Music)
Musicians
Photography
Rappers (Musicians)
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Object number
2015.132.59
Restrictions & Rights
© Janette Beckman
Permission required for use. Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5d3d238f8-b3a0-459b-a7b3-b558fd731a3e

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