- Created by
- Alston, Charles Henry, American, 1907 - 1977
- Subject of
- Dr. King, Martin Luther Jr., American, 1929 - 1968
- Date
- 1970
- Medium
- bronze on marble mount
- Dimensions
- H x W x D: 17 × 7 1/2 × 10 1/2 in. (43.2 × 19.1 × 26.7 cm)
- Caption
- In 1970 Rev. Donald Harrington commissioned the bronze bust Reverend Martin Luther King for the Community Church of New York Unitarian Universalist. Charles Alston created multiple versions of his King busts, one of which became the first likeness of an African American to be exhibited in the White House.
- Description
- This is a bronze cast portrait of Reverend Martin Luther King, Jr. on a black marble base. The sculpture depicts Dr. King from the neck up. Chin raised, brow furrowed, his gaze is directed upwards. The bust rests on a square of dark marble. The artist's signature "Alston" is on the back of the right side of the neck.
- Classification
- Visual Arts
- Topic
- Art
- Civil rights
- Men
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Eric and Cheryl McKissack
- Object number
- 2015.160
- Restrictions & Rights
- © Charles Alston Estate
- Permission required for use. Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.