Photograph by
Gaskin, Gerard H., Trinidadian American, born 1965
Subject of
Unidentified
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 print portrait of an unidentified figure in a black halter dress. The subject is pictured standing in front of a dark grey background. The dress is composed of a black snake-skin textured material, with a short pleated skirt and ties at the neck. The subject also wears fishnet stockings and stands with hands behind their back, head turned slightly and looking 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
2019.71.36
Restrictions & Rights
© Gerard Gaskin
Permission required for use. Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd51e552e07-3174-4fb1-ae3e-e1e80ccd4bc2

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