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.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5c00e8132-40e4-4f7e-b027-6b8e755c5cd6

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