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Photograph by:
Janette Beckman, English, born 1950  Search this
Subject of:
KRS-One, American, born 1965  Search this
Ms. Melodie, American, 1969 - 2012  Search this
Medium:
dye and photographic gelatin on paper (fiber product)
Dimensions:
H x W (Sheet): 19 15/16 × 16 1/4 in. (50.7 × 41.2 cm)
H x W (Image): 19 15/16 × 16 in. (50.7 × 40.6 cm)
Type:
chromogenic color prints
portraits
laser prints
Place captured:
Bronx, New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
Date:
1988; printed 2004
Description:
A color photograph of KRS-One and Ms. Melodie. KRS-One wears a brown suit jacket and stands posed with his arms crossed over his chest, looking away from the camera. Ms. Melodie is to his left, wearing a pink jacket, pearl jewelry, a multi-colored turban. She stands posed with her left hand on her left hip. The two stand outside, in front of a tan brick building. An inscription on the back provides the title and copyright.
Topic:
African American  Search this
Fashion  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:
2015.132.63
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/fd5e32dc617-851f-4769-ad20-1df83dcdf285
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmaahc_2015.132.63