Junior LaBeija
- Photograph by
- Gaskin, Gerard H., Trinidadian American, born 1965
- Subject of
- LaBeija, Junior, American, born 1943
- 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 Junior LaBeija. LaBeija is pictured standing against a dark grey background, dressed in a sheer black-and-white dress over a metallic gold tanktop. LaBeija is accessorized with a bejeweled black hat with netted gold veil, a rhinestone-covered eyemask, strands of pearl necklaces, and multiple bracelets and rings. 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
- 2019.71.14
- Restrictions & Rights
- © Gerard Gaskin
- Permission required for use. Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.