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Photograph by:
Anthony Barboza, American, born 1944  Search this
Subject of:
Betty Carter, American, 1929 - 1998  Search this
Medium:
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.
Topic:
African American  Search this
Jazz (Music)  Search this
Photography  Search this
Singers (Musicians)  Search this
Credit Line:
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Object number:
2016.99.29
Restrictions & Rights:
© Anthony Barboza
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/fd5d5e8dd40-3815-4521-a347-98d3ca4585a3
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmaahc_2016.99.29