Object Details
Photograph by
David D. Spitzer, American
Subject of
Charles Mingus, American, 1922 - 1979
Description
A black-and-white photograph of Charles Mingus playing bass during a performance in New York City. Mingus is photographed head on but from a low angle. He is looking down at the bass he is playing and an out of focus music stand resting his bow on it cuts across the lower portion of the frame.
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of David D. Spitzer
Date
1973
Object number
2012.164.142
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): 13 3/4 x 9 3/16 in. (35 x 23.4 cm)
H x W (Sheet): 13 7/8 x 10 1/2 in. (35.2 x 26.7 cm)
H x W (Matted): 20 x 16 in. (50.8 x 40.6 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
Composers (Musicians)
Conductors (Musicians)
Instrumentalists (Musicians)
Jazz (Music)
Photography
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nmaahc_2012.164.142