Photograph by
Stewart, Frank L., American, born 1949
Subject of
Unidentified Man or Men
Date
1976
Medium
silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
Dimensions
H x W (Image): 13 3/8 × 22 13/16 in. (34 × 58 cm)
H x W (Sheet): 17 1/2 × 24 in. (44.4 × 61 cm)
Description
A print of a man using a straight hoe for support as he leans over to grab two long pieces of wood. The wall to his left has two holes or lights from which shine a bright light. Behind him to the left is a large keyhole. At bottom center, under the image in black marker, is [1/10]. The photograph is signed and dated at bottom right, under the image in black marker. There are no marks on the back.
Classification
Photographs and Still Images
Type
gelatin silver prints
Topic
Art
Labor
Photography
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Object number
2016.133.9
Restrictions & Rights
© Frank L. Stewart
Permission required for use. Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5d0c6d45e-449b-44a2-9f43-fcebe5583d4a

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