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James Brown

Object Details

Data Source
National Portrait Gallery
Artist
Milton Williams, born 20 May 1940
Sitter
James Brown, 5 Mar 1933 - 25 Dec 2006
Date
1980
Credit Line
National Portrait Gallery, Smithsonian Institution; gift of the photographer, Milton Williams
Medium
Gelatin silver print
Dimensions
Image: 35.2 x 23.5 cm (13 7/8 x 9 1/4")
Sheet: 35.2 x 28 cm (13 7/8 x 11")
Mat (Verified): 55.9 x 40.6 cm (22 x 16")
Type
Photograph

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