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Jimmy Forrest, 1977

Object Details

Description
A black-and-white photograph of jazz musician Jimmy Forrest during a performance in Miami, FL. Forrest is photographed from a slightly low angle in left profile. He holds a saxaphone, only the top of which is visible and wears a dark polo shirt and sunglasses.
Data Source
National Museum of African American History and Culture
Photograph by
David D. Spitzer, American
Subject of
Jimmy Forrest, American, 1920 - 1980
Date
1977
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of David D. Spitzer
Medium
silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
Dimensions
H x W (Image): 13 3/4 x 9 3/16 in. (35 x 23.3 cm)
H x W (Sheet): 13 7/8 x 10 5/16 in. (35.3 x 26.2 cm)
H x W (Matted): 20 x 16 in. (50.8 x 40.6 cm)
Type
gelatin silver prints
portraits

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