Photograph by
Leipzig, Arthur, American, 1918 - 2014
Subject of
Dixon, Dean, American, 1915 - 1976
Created by
American Youth Orchestra
Date
1944-1949
Medium
silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
Dimensions
H x W (Image and sheet): 11 1/2 × 8 7/8 in. (29.2 × 22.5 cm)
Description
Black and white photograph of Dean Dixon by Arthur Leipzig. Dixon is in the center of the image facing the camera. His arms are raised and positioned to conduct. Dixon’s eyes are looking down at sheets of papers spread out over the table in front of him. He is wearing a white pinstriped shirt, tie clip, and black belt and pants. The wall behind Dixon is covered in paper prints. There is a large graphic of the Unites States Capitol directly behind Dixon. Below this is a graphic of men with their back turned, knees bent, and raised arms. One man is in uniform. To the right of Dixon is the image of a city skyline. There are posters along the right wall, partially out of the frame. The top one has the image of a man walking up to a factory with the text [JOB AID]. The third poster has [G.I.] below its graphic. There are handwritten inscriptions on the reverse with the title and the work is signed.
Place depicted
Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America
Classification
Photographs and Still Images
Type
gelatin silver prints
portraits
Topic
Conductors (Musicians)
Music
Photography
United States History
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Judith Leipzig in memory of Arthur Leipzig
Object number
2017.69.2
Restrictions & Rights
© Arthur Leipzig
Permission required for use. Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5eae389ed-b52e-4fd3-ad12-ac47f42d543b

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