Object Details
Photograph by
David D. Spitzer, American
Subject of
Oscar Peterson, Canadian, 1925 - 2007
Description
A black-and-white photograph of jazz pianist and composer Oscar Peterson at a performance in Coconut Grove, FL. He is photographed from the far end of the piano, with the open piano lid framing his face. He wears a dark striped suit and his eyes are closed.
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of David D. Spitzer
Date
1975
Object number
2012.164.104
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): 9 3/16 x 13 3/4 in. (23.4 x 35 cm)
H x W (Sheet): 10 1/4 x 13 13/16 in. (26 x 35.1 cm)
H x W (Matted): 16 x 20 in. (40.6 x 50.8 cm)
Place captured
Coconut Grove, Miami, Miami-Dade County, Florida, 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)
Instrumentalists (Musicians)
Jazz (Music)
Photography
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nmaahc_2012.164.104