Photograph by
Espada, Frank, Puerto Rican, 1930 - 2014
Subject of
X, Malcolm, American, 1925 - 1965
Date
1964
Medium
silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
Dimensions
H x W: 16 × 20 in. (40.6 × 50.8 cm)
Description
A silver gelatin print depicting a black-and-white image of Malcom X surround by other figures. Malcom X is shown in profile, from the shoulders up, slightly off center to the left. He is wearing a black suit jacket, white dress shirt, and black tie with sunglasses and a black hat. His proper right hand is proper on his chest, with his proper index finger pointed on his bottom chin. Facing him is another man, also wearing a dark hat and jacket. The shapes of other figures are visible surrounding them. The background of the photograph is mostly black, with a central column depicted in lighter tones. There are no inscriptions on the front of the photograph. The back of the photograph is signed by the photographer in pencil.
Place depicted
New York, United States, North and Central America
Classification
Photographs and Still Images
Movement
Civil Rights Movement
Type
gelatin silver prints
Topic
Civil rights
Gesture
Islam
Photography
U.S. History, 1961-1969
Urban life
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture purchased with funds provided by the Smithsonian Latino Initiatives Pool, administered by the Smithsonian Latino Center
Object number
2021.53.22
Restrictions & Rights
© Estate of Frank Espada
Permission required for use. Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5d22a30e8-9a25-492b-a7d8-f3b1b797e9eb

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