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Photograph by:
David D. Spitzer, American  Search this
Subject of:
Billy Taylor, American, 1921 - 2010  Search this
Medium:
silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
Dimensions:
H x W (Image): 9 1/4 x 13 3/4 in. (23.5 x 35 cm)
H x W (Sheet): 10 13/16 x 13 3/4 in. (27.5 x 35 cm)
H x W (Matted): 16 x 20 in. (40.6 x 50.8 cm)
Type:
gelatin silver prints
portraits
Place captured:
Florence, Lauderdale County, Alabama, United States, North and Central America
Date:
1993
Description:
A black-and-white photograph of of jazz pianist Billy Taylor performing in Florence, AL. Taylor is photographed from a low angle and just behind his right shoulder. His hands are raised to the piano keys and he is wearing a dark suit jacket and glasses.
Topic:
African American  Search this
Composers (Musicians)  Search this
Instrumentalists (Musicians)  Search this
Jazz (Music)  Search this
Photography  Search this
Credit Line:
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of David D. Spitzer
Object number:
2012.164.165
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:
Photographs and Still Images
Data Source:
National Museum of African American History and Culture
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd57859d49f-137d-4d82-8b6c-ae938f4dd3e5
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmaahc_2012.164.165