Photograph by
Beckman, Janette, English, born 1950
Subject of
Shanté, Roxanne, American, born 1969
Date
1990; printed 2004
Medium
ink on paper
Dimensions
H x W (Sheet): 19 15/16 × 16 1/4 in. (50.7 × 41.2 cm)
H x W (Image): 19 15/16 × 16 in. (50.7 × 40.6 cm)
Description
A color photograph of Roxanne Shante posed with two people in Shante jackets. Shante, wearing a jean jacket over a black bra top and jeans, stands in front of a grey backdrop with her elbows resting on the shoulders of two individuals wearing jackets with Shante's image on the back. The two are facing away from the camera, crouching down and bent forward so their heads are barely visible. On the back of the photograph is the title and copyright.
Collection title
Eyejammie Hip-Hop Photography Collection
Classification
Media Arts-Photography
Type
gelatin silver prints
portraits
digital prints
Topic
Fashion
Hip-hop (Music)
Musicians
Photography
Rappers (Musicians)
Women
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Object number
2015.132.66
Restrictions & Rights
© Janette Beckman
Permission required for use. Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd545674bcc-7b2f-48c1-9b29-a51dc48b8f81

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