silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
Dimensions:
H x W (sheet): 14 × 10 7/8 in. (35.6 × 27.7 cm)
H x W (image): 12 15/16 × 8 11/16 in. (32.9 × 22.1 cm)
Type:
gelatin silver prints
portraits
Place captured:
New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
Date:
1970s
Description:
A black and white photographic portrait of Betty Carter during a performance. Aside from Carter's face and body, elements of the photograph are out of focus, giving a blurred, halo effect. Carter is on stage, with her mouth open in performance. Microphones, instruments, and a curtain are visible, but out of focus in the background.