Photograph by
Freed, Leonard, American, 1929 - 2006
Subject of
Wonder, Stevie, American, born 1950
Dr. King, Martin Luther Jr., American, 1929 - 1968
20th Anniversary March on Washington, founded 1983
Printed by
Freed, Brigitte, American
Inirio, Pablo
Date
August 27, 1983; printed 2013
Medium
silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
Dimensions
H x W (Image): 8 3/4 × 13 in. (22.2 × 33 cm)
H x W (Sheet): 11 × 13 15/16 in. (27.9 × 35.4 cm)
Description
A silver gelatin print depicting a black-and-white image of Stevie Wonder standing at a podium above a large banner during the twentieth anniversary of the March on Washington, August 27, 1983. Wonder is depicted on the right side of the image wearing a white track suit with a dark stripe running down his side. He is depicted in three-quarters profile, holding a microphone with his proper right hand. There are several other people standing on the stage, including two policemen. Directly below Wonder is a partially visible banner with white text that reads, [20th Annive[rsary] / [Au]gust 27, 1983]. Hanging from the stage on the left side of the image is a large, painted banner depicting Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. King. King is painted in three-quarters bust pose with his proper right hand resting on his chin and his proper right index finger on his cheek.
On the verso of the image are handwritten inscriptions that provide the image date, event information, location, image number, the name of the printer, and the signature of the donor. There are also two (2) stamp marks in black ink in the bottom right corner of the verso.
Place captured
Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America
Place printed
New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
Portfolio/Series
USA. Second March on Washington.
Classification
Photographs and Still Images
Type
gelatin silver prints
Topic
Activism
Civil rights
Local and regional
Photography
Politics
Race relations
Singers (Musicians)
U.S. History, 1969-2001
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Brigitte Freed in memory of Leonard Freed
Object number
2016.123.2.25
Restrictions & Rights
© Leonard Freed & Magnum Photos, Inc
Permission required for use. Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5f3cccdff-1773-445f-b0b4-9247bad1d0f1

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