Object Details
Photograph by
David D. Spitzer, American
Subject of
Muddy Waters, American, 1913 - 1983
Description
A black-and-white photograph of blues musician Muddy Waters performing in Miami, FL. He is photographed from a low angle and to the right. The neck of his Fender guitar is visible in the lower portion of the frame and his right hand is raised, partially obscuring his face and the microphone.
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of David D. Spitzer
Date
ca. 1983
Object number
2012.164.64
Restrictions & Rights
© David D. Spitzer
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 (Image): 9 5/16 x 13 9/16 in. (23.6 x 34.5 cm)
H x W (Sheet): 10 7/16 x 13 7/8 in. (26.5 x 35.3 cm)
H x W (Matted): 16 x 20 in. (40.6 x 50.8 cm)
Place captured
Miami, Miami-Dade County, Florida, 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
Blues (Music)
Composers (Musicians)
Instrumentalists (Musicians)
Photography
Singers (Musicians)
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nmaahc_2012.164.64