Object Details
Photograph by
Robert Houston, American, 1935 - 2021
Subject of
Ray Charles, American, 1930 - 2004
Description
This image depicts musician Ray Charles playing the piano. Wearing a light colored tuxedo with a lighter stripe down the pant leg, a black bow tie, and sunglasses, he sits on a piano bench with a microphone in front of him. His arms are raised to play, but his hands and the majority of the piano is in shadow. Light falls primarily on his face and upper torso, while the rest of the image is in shadow. His face is angled upward and turned slightly towards the microphone.
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Robert and Greta Houston
Date
1980
Object number
2014.116.20
Restrictions & Rights
© Robert Houston
Permission required for use. Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
Type
portraits
digital images
digital media - born analog
Medium
digital
Dimensions
H x W: 16644 pixels × 12142 pixels, 385.47 MB
Place depicted
Atlantic City, Atlantic County, New Jersey, 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
Jazz (Music)
Men
Photography
Rhythm and blues (Music)
Soul (Music)
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nmaahc_2014.116.20