David Byrne

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Object Details

Artist

Marcia Resnick, 21 Nov 1950 - 18 Jun 2025

Sitter

David Byrne, born 14 May 1952

Credit Line

National Portrait Gallery, Smithsonian Institution

Date

1981

Object number

NPG.2011.106

Restrictions & Rights

Usage conditions apply

Copyright

Type

Photograph

Medium

Gelatin silver print

Dimensions

Image: 21.8 x 32.5 cm (8 9/16 x 12 13/16")

Sheet: 40.4 x 50.4 cm (15 7/8 x 19 13/16")

Mat: 40.6 x 55.9 cm (16 x 22")

Place

United States\New York\Kings\New York

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Location

Currently not on view

Data Source

National Portrait Gallery

Topic

Costume\Headgear\Hat

Costume\Dress Accessory\Neckwear\Tie\Necktie

David Byrne: Male

David Byrne: Arts and Culture\Performing Arts\Music\Musician\Composer

David Byrne: Arts and Culture\Performing Arts\Director

David Byrne: Arts and Culture\Performing Arts\Music\Musician\Singer

David Byrne: Arts and Culture\Performing Arts\Music\Musicologist

David Byrne: Performing arts awards\Academy Award

Portrait

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