Created by
Unidentified
Subject of
Cosey, Pete, American, 1943 - 2012
Date
1973
Medium
wood
Dimensions
H x W x D: 15 3/4 × 12 13/16 × 13/16 in. (40 × 32.5 × 2.1 cm)
Description
Black-and-white photograph on wooden substrate depicting Pete Cosey playing a guitar. Cosey wears sunglasses, and blur of the image suggests photograph was taken while he was moving with the music. Image has abrasion on face and accretion close to the beard. Wood substrate is dented in places, especially along the edge.
Place depicted
Japan, Asia
Classification
Photographs and Still Images
Type
photographs
portraits
Topic
Instrumentalists (Musicians)
Music
Musicians
Photography
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Karumah, Dunni, Ishmak, Aribania and Mariama Cosey in memory of Baba Pete Cosey
Object number
2021.105.11
Restrictions & Rights
Unknown – Restrictions Possible
Rights assessment and proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5389b4d99-8c3d-4466-b977-11c62833d453

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