- Photograph by
- Gaskin, Gerard H., Trinidadian American, born 1965
- Printed by
- Light Work, American, founded 1973
- Date
- 2005
- 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 11/16 in. (48.3 × 32.2 cm)
- Description
- A color photographic print portrait of Martez, captured at the Evisu Ball in Harlem in 2005. Martez is pictured wearing a flowing black top, a bright pink skirt with black polka dots, elbow-length black velvet gloves with multiple rings worn over top, and a fascinator and veil made of a black, netted material. Martez has cropped, bleached blonde hair, wears black lipstick and poses against a blue wall while looking directly at the camera. There are no inscriptions, front or back.
- Place captured
- Manhattan, New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
- Portfolio/Series
- Legendary
- 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
- 2019.71.35
- Restrictions & Rights
- © Gerard Gaskin
- Permission required for use. Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.




