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Photograph by:
Janette Beckman, English, born 1950  Search this
Subject of:
Outkast, American, founded 1992  Search this
André 3000, American, born 1975  Search this
Big Boi, American, born 1975  Search this
Medium:
silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
Dimensions:
H x W (Sheet): 14 × 10 15/16 in. (35.5 × 27.8 cm)
H x W (Image): 12 13/16 × 10 1/2 in. (32.6 × 26.7 cm)
Type:
gelatin silver prints
portraits
Place captured:
New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
Date:
2003
Description:
A black-and-white photograph of the hip hop duo Outkast. André 3000, pictured left, is wearing a fur hat, a necklace with a large pendant, a sweater with four buttons on the proper left shoulder and patterned pants. He is holding his proper right hand, held in a fist, up to his proper right ear, which is supported by his proper left arm. Big Boi, pictured right, is partially obstructed by the edge of the photograph. He is wearing a track suit, a necklace with a large pendant, and is holding his hands up to his chin. On the back is an inscription written by Bill Adler with the subject and photographer's name.
Topic:
African American  Search this
Fashion  Search this
Gesture  Search this
Hip-hop (Music)  Search this
Musicians  Search this
Photography  Search this
Rappers (Musicians)  Search this
Credit Line:
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Object number:
2015.132.59
Restrictions & Rights:
© Janette Beckman
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
Collection title:
Eyejammie Hip-Hop Photography Collection
Classification:
Media Arts-Photography
Data Source:
National Museum of African American History and Culture
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5d3d238f8-b3a0-459b-a7b3-b558fd731a3e
EDAN-URL:
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