Object Details
Photograph by
Anthony Barboza, American, born 1944
Subject of
Betty Carter, American, 1929 - 1998
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.
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Date
1970s
Object number
2016.99.29
Restrictions & Rights
© Anthony Barboza
Permission required for use. Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
Type
gelatin silver prints
portraits
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)
Place captured
New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
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National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
Classification
Photographs and Still Images
Data Source
National Museum of African American History and Culture
Topic
African American
Jazz (Music)
Photography
Singers (Musicians)
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nmaahc_2016.99.29