Object Details
Created by
Charles Moore, American, 1931 - 2010
Subject of
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., American, 1929 - 1968
Unidentified Man or Men
Unidentified Woman or Women
Description
A black-and-white photograph taken from behind Martin Luther King, Jr. as he is speaking to a church full of people. King, with his back to the camera, takes up the left third of the image while the remaining portion of the image is a view of the individuals sitting in the church pews. There are large windows in the church and two ceiling fans. It appears that the door to the church is open and sunlight is visible in both the windows and doors. The print is signed [Charles Moore] on the back in pencil.
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Date
1955; printed 2008
Object number
2011.49.5
Restrictions & Rights
© Charles Moore
Permission required for use. Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
Type
gelatin silver prints
Medium
silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
Dimensions
H x W (Image): 8 5/8 x 12 13/16 in. (21.9 x 32.5 cm)
H x W (Sheet): 11 x 14 in. (27.9 x 35.6 cm)
Place depicted
Montgomery, Alabama, United States, North and Central America
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National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
Classification
Photographs and Still Images
Movement
Civil Rights Movement
Data Source
National Museum of African American History and Culture
Topic
African American
Baptist
Civil Rights
Oratory
Photography
Religion
The Black Church
Worship services
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nmaahc_2011.49.5