Photograph by
Mitchell, Jack, American, 1925 - 2013
Subject of
Jones, Bill T., American, born 1952
Zane, Arnie, American, 1946 - 1988
Date
1984; printed 1990s
Medium
ink on paper
Dimensions
H x W (Image): 17 13/16 × 12 11/16 in. (45.2 × 32.2 cm)
H x W (Sheet): 19 1/16 × 12 15/16 in. (48.4 × 32.9 cm)
Description
A color digital print photograph of Bill T. Jones and Arnie Zane. The photograph features the pair dancing and wearing all black dance apparel. Jones is captured mid jump, up in the air, while Zane is standing with one leg pointed up and one on the ground, reaching forward with his arms. A drawing is featured on the backdrop behind them. The back of the photograph has a Jack Mitchell stamp with the number [5847].
Collection title
Jack Mitchell Archives Collection
Classification
Media Arts-Photography
Type
inkjet prints
Topic
Modern dance
Photography
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the Jack Mitchell Archives
Object number
2016.77.2
Restrictions & Rights
© Jack Mitchell, All Rights Reserved
Permission required for use. Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5398551eb-befc-49f6-aed2-9376291bdfa9

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