Object of the Day

Ravi Shankar Photograph

April 7 Virtuoso sitar player and composer of Hindustani classical music Ravi Shankar was born 100 years ago today. Shankar was a one of the most well-known exponents of Indian classical music throughout the world in the second half of the 20th century and until his death in 2012.

Ravi Shankar

Data Source
National Portrait Gallery
Artist
Francesco Scavullo, 16 Jan 1921 - 6 Jan 2004
Sitter
Ravi Shankar, 7 Apr 1920 - 11 Dec 2012
Date
1977 (printed 2004)
Credit Line
National Portrait Gallery, Smithsonian Institution; gift of The Motion Picture Group, Inc., Philadelphia, PA USA
Medium
Gelatin silver print
Dimensions
Image: 54.8 x 45.4cm (21 9/16 x 17 7/8")
Sheet: 60.7 x 50.4cm (23 7/8 x 19 13/16")
Type
Photograph
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