Photograph by:

Gerard H. Gaskin, Trinidadian American, born 1965  Search this

Subject of:

Unidentified  Search this

Printed by:

Light Work, American, founded 1973  Search this

Medium:

ink on Canson Baryta photographique paper

Dimensions:

H x W (Sheet) : 20 × 16 in. (50.8 × 40.6 cm)

H x W (Image) : 19 × 12 5/8 in. (48.3 × 32.1 cm)

Type:

portraits

inkjet prints

Place captured:

United States, North and Central America

Date:

2010s

Description:

A color photographic print portrait of an unidentified figure in a black halter dress. The subject is pictured standing in front of a dark grey background. The dress is composed of a black snake-skin textured material, with a short pleated skirt and ties at the neck. The subject also wears fishnet stockings and stands with hands behind their back, head turned slightly and looking directly at the camera. There are no inscriptions, front or back.

Topic:

African American  Search this

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Dance  Search this

Fashion  Search this

Gender  Search this

Identity  Search this

LGBTQ  Search this

Music  Search this

Nightlife  Search this

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Urban life  Search this

Credit Line:

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture

Object number:

2019.71.36

Restrictions & Rights:

© Gerard Gaskin

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

Portfolio/Series:

Legendary Portraits

Classification:

Photographs and Still Images

Data Source:

National Museum of African American History and Culture

GUID:

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd51e552e07-3174-4fb1-ae3e-e1e80ccd4bc2

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:nmaahc_2019.71.36