Object Details
Photograph by
David D. Spitzer, American
Subject of
Dizzy Gillespie, American, 1917 - 1993
Description
A digital print of jazz musician and composer Dizzy Gillespie playing trumpet during a performance in New York City. The photo is from an extreme low angle, and looks up at Gillespie's face between his arms. He wears a pair of sunglasses in which the audience is reflected. There is a double border printed around the image, the inner border is grey and the outer border is black, both are about 1/4 inch thick.
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of David D. Spitzer
Date
1973
Object number
2012.164.172
Restrictions & Rights
© David D. Spitzer
Permission required for use. Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
Type
portraits
digital prints
Medium
ink on paper (fiber product)
Dimensions
H x W (Image): 13 7/16 x 10 11/16 in. (34.2 x 27.1 cm)
H x W (Sheet): 19 x 12 15/16 in. (48.2 x 32.9 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
Singers (Musicians)
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nmaahc_2012.164.172