Object Details
Photograph by
David D. Spitzer, American
Subject of
Ray Bryant, American, 1931 - 2011
Description
A black-and-white photograph of jazz musician and composer Ray Bryant posing in front of a piano in Ft. Lauderdale, FL. The portrait is shot across a piano behind which Bryant poses. Bryant smiles broadly and wears a light colored camp shirt. He is lit from the side with much of the photo in shadow.
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of David D. Spitzer
Date
ca. 1979
Object number
2012.164.99
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): 13 3/4 x 9 3/8 in. (35 x 23.8 cm)
H x W (Sheet): 13 15/16 x 10 1/16 in. (35.4 x 25.6 cm)
H x W (Matted): 20 x 16 in. (50.8 x 40.6 cm)
Place captured
Fort Lauderdale, Broward County, Florida, United States, North and Central America
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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_2012.164.99