Photograph by
Barboza, Anthony, American, born 1944
Subject of
Bearden, Romare, American, 1911 - 1988
Date
1972
Medium
silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
Dimensions
H x W (sheet): 16 9/16 × 11 11/16 in. (42.1 × 29.7 cm)
H x W (image): 12 15/16 × 8 13/16 in. (32.9 × 22.4 cm)
Description
A black and white photographic portrait of the artist Romare Bearden at his home. Bearden is pictured standing next to a wooden easel holding a piece of art. Behind him are two windows with sunlight coming in, a painting on the wall between them. Bearden wears a knit sweater, jeans, and a knit beanie hat rolled up past his ears. He stands with his right hand on his right hip and his left arm propped on the easel.
Place captured
New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
Classification
Photographs and Still Images
Type
gelatin silver prints
portraits
Topic
Art
Photography
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Object number
2016.99.43
Restrictions & Rights
© Anthony Barboza
Permission required for use. Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd55e6cf9e6-1057-4a16-9ca7-4e37f864b461

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