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 figure in a striped dress, with a black cap and face mask. The figure stands center frame, in front of a dark grey background, with her face turned to her proper right. The strapless dress of wide, vertical black and red stripes is worn over a sheer black blouse with a high neck and long sleeves, puffed at the shoulder and wrist. One side of the full skirt is held high to obscure her proper left shoulder and arm. A full black underskirt is visible along the bottom of the skirt. She also wears a tight-fitting black cap and hold a black mask bejeweled with clear stones up to their face to obscure all but here eyes, which are adorned with matching red and black striped lenses. 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
2019.71.4
Restrictions & Rights
© Gerard Gaskin
Permission required for use. Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5e5b63ad8-4510-4434-9c3b-f3ba57cbfdce

Cataloging is an ongoing process and we may update this record as we conduct additional research and review. If you have more information about this object, please contact us at NMAAHCDigiTeam@si.edu

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