Object Details
Photograph by
Robert Houston, American, 1935 - 2021
Subject of
B.B. King, American, 1925 - 2015
Description
This image depicts musician B.B. King playing his guitar. Wearing a dark suit and light tie and a shirt with french cuffs, he holds his guitar to the right side of his torso, strumming with his right hand. He wears a ring on each hand. His eyes closed, he faces forward. Taken from below, this image gives him a monumental aspect. A microphone can be seen in the background.
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Robert and Greta Houston
Date
1969
Object number
2014.116.22
Restrictions & Rights
© Robert Houston
Permission required for use. Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
Type
portraits
digital images
digital media - born analog
Medium
digital
Dimensions
H x W: 12454 pixels × 13310 pixels, 316.18 MB
Place depicted
Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, 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)
Men
Photography
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nmaahc_2014.116.22