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 11/16 in. (48.3 × 32.2 cm)
Description
A color photographic print portrait of an unidentified individual in white gown. The subject is pictured standing in front of a dark grey background. She wears a white gown with a sleeveless, structured bodice and a rhinestone encrusted halter collar around the neck. The subject holds the full white skirt out at both sides with her hands. A white, rhinestone studded shawl or jacket is draped around her arms. Pieces of shaped plastic are arranged across the front of the gown's bodice, the shoulders, and attached to the top half of the subject's face to appear as if the subject is bursting through a bubble or a droplet of water is landing on her. Her face is turned to look towards the right side of the image. 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
2019.71.37
Restrictions & Rights
© Gerard Gaskin
Permission required for use. Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5c9edc0de-faa8-4108-9a9f-926de89767f5

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