Robert, Icon, Founder of the House of St. Laurent
- Photograph by
- Gaskin, Gerard H., Trinidadian American, born 1965
- Printed by
- Light Work, American, founded 1973
- Date
- 2010s
- Medium
- ink on Canson Baryta photographique paper
- Dimensions
- H x W (Sheet) : 20 × 16 in. (50.8 × 40.6 cm)
- H x W (Image) : 19 × 12 5/8 in. (48.3 × 32.1 cm)
- Description
- A color photographic portrait of Robert, founder of the House of St. Laurent. Robert is pictured standing in front of a dark grey background. He wears a black turtleneck beneath a long, navy, collared coat. Only the top button of the coat is buttoned. Robert stands with his hands behind his back and looks directly at the camera. There are no inscriptions, front or back.
- Place captured
- United States, North and Central America
- Portfolio/Series
- Legendary Portraits
- Classification
- Photographs and Still Images
- Type
- portraits
- inkjet prints
- Topic
- Communities
- Dance
- Fashion
- Gender
- Identity
- LGBTQ
- Music
- Nightlife
- Photography
- Sexuality
- Urban life
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2019.71.11
- Restrictions & Rights
- © Gerard Gaskin
- Permission required for use. Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.