Object Details
Photograph by
Al Pereira, American, born 1963
Subject of
Eazy-E, American, 1963 - 1995
Printed by
Bill Adler, American, born 1951
Description
A black-and-white photograph of the rapper Eazy-E, wearing a leather jacket and a black baseball cap that reads [Compton]. He holds a pair of sunglasses in his right hand and wears a diamond pink ring. He is looking away from the camera and leaning against the railing of a subway entrance. Trees and city buildings are visible behind him. On the back are inscriptions by Bill Adler identifying the subject, photographer, location and date.
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Date
March 1, 1990; printed 2003
Object number
2015.132.277
Restrictions & Rights
© Al Pereira
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 (Sheet): 13 15/16 × 10 15/16 in. (35.4 × 27.8 cm)
H x W (Image): 13 × 9 1/2 in. (33 × 24.2 cm)
Place captured
Union Square, New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
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National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
Collection title
Eyejammie Hip-Hop Photography Collection
Classification
Photographs and Still Images
Data Source
National Museum of African American History and Culture
Topic
African American
Hip-hop (Music)
Musicians
Photography
Rappers (Musicians)
Urban life
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nmaahc_2015.132.277