Photograph by
Gaskin, Gerard H., Trinidadian American, born 1965
Subject of
Garçon, Twiggy Pucci, American, born 1990
Printed by
Light Work, American, founded 1973
Date
2017
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 Twiggy Pucci Garçon. Garçon is pictured standing against a grey background, wearing a flowing, assymetrical white garment. A necklace with a glass bottle pendant is around her neck. Garçon stands with her hands in front of her, with her left hand over her right, 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 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
2019.71.3
Restrictions & Rights
© Gerard Gaskin
Permission required for use. Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd563bdaef4-88f5-4d3e-88f7-2e0cbc36c185

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