Eubie Blake

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Object Details

Created by

Bobbiegita Walker, American, born 1942

Subject of

Eubie Blake, American, 1887 - 1983

Description

A three dimensional original portrait bust sculpture of Eubie Blake by the artist, Bobbiegita Walker. Made of high-fired stoneware clay, the bust (a) is complete with eye glasses (b), and depicts Blake wearing a collared shirt and tie. It is about 30 percent larger than life size.

Credit Line

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Bobbiegita Walker

Date

1981

Object number

2011.128.1ab

Restrictions & Rights

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Type

busts

portraits

sculptures

Medium

stoneware clay

Dimensions

19 x 9 x 13 1/2 in. (48.3 x 22.9 x 34.3 cm)

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National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection

Classification

Visual Arts

Exhibition

Musical Crossroads

On View

NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Culture/Fourth Floor, 4 053

Data Source

National Museum of African American History and Culture

Topic

African American

Art

Composers (Musicians)

Instrumentalists (Musicians)

Metadata Usage

CC0

Link to Original Record

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd53da37aaf-f76d-42da-a382-e12739ace2ab

Record ID

nmaahc_2011.128.1ab