- Photograph by
- Royster, Kenneth, American, born 1944
- Subject of
- Unidentified Man or Men
- Date
- 1995
- Medium
- silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
- Dimensions
- H x W (image): 13 7/8 × 13 3/4 in. (35.2 × 34.9 cm)
- H x W (sheet): 20 × 16 in. (50.8 × 40.6 cm)
- H x W (matted): 22 × 28 in. (55.9 × 71.1 cm)
- Description
- A black-and-white photograph by Kenneth Royster of four (4) pastors. The image shows four (4) men standing on a sandy area with water visible in the background. The figure on the right is wearing a white garment with a cross on the sleeve with text which reads [PASTOR]. He is wearing round headgear with striped and patterned detailing and is facing away from the camera. The three (3) other men are looking out to the left side of the image. Behind the pastor on the right, another figure is partially visible. This man is wearing a white button-down shirt, a black tie, black pants, and sunglasses. In the center of the image, is a man in a white religious robe and dark sandals. He has his hands clasped in front of his body. The figure on the left is wearing a white tunic-like garment over white pants with sandals. He has his arms raised in front of his torso. There is a numerical inscription on the reverse.
- Place depicted
- United States, North and Central America
- Portfolio/Series
- Praise
- Classification
- Photographs and Still Images
- Type
- gelatin silver prints
- Topic
- Christianity
- Communities
- Photography
- Religion
- Religious rituals and ceremonies
- The Black Church
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Kenneth Royster in honor of Prof. Samuel L. Green
- Object number
- 2018.41.16
- Restrictions & Rights
- © Kenneth Royster
- Permission required for use. Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.




