Photograph by:

David D. Spitzer, American  Search this

Subject of:

Professor Longhair, American, 1918 - 1980  Search this

Medium:

silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper

Dimensions:

H x W (Image): 13 3/16 x 9 1/4 in. (33.5 x 23.5 cm)

H x W (Sheet): 13 3/4 x 10 5/8 in. (35 x 27 cm)

H x W (Matted): 20 x 16 in. (50.8 x 40.6 cm)

Type:

gelatin silver prints

portraits

Place captured:

New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America

Date:

1973

Description:

A black-and-white sepia toned photograph of New Orleans musician Professor Longhair playing piano during a performance in New York City. He is photographed from significantly below the stage while sitting at the piano and facing right and wears a t-shirt, slacks, white belt, necklace and sunglasses. Just behind him is a standing man playing bass.

Topic:

African American  Search this

Blues (Music)  Search this

Instrumentalists (Musicians)  Search this

Photography  Search this

Singers (Musicians)  Search this

Credit Line:

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of David D. Spitzer

Object number:

2012.164.111

Restrictions & Rights:

© David D. Spitzer

Permission required for use. Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.

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National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection

Classification:

Media Arts-Photography

Data Source:

National Museum of African American History and Culture

GUID:

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5869ab48a-3a0e-4369-b59d-bedad7a30643

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:nmaahc_2012.164.111