James Baldwin
Artist
Sophie Bassouls
(French, born 1936)
Date1972
MediumGelatin silver print
DimensionsImage: 10 5/8 x 7 3/8 in. (27 x 18.7 cm)
Sheet: 12 1/16 x 9 1/4 in. (30.6 x 23.5 cm)
Credit LinePurchased through the Legler Benbough Student Acquisition Fund by Clara Barra Ladron de Guevara, Mikaela Bumagat, Michelle Grepe, Nicholas Kim, Mandy Matel, Alyssa Mugavera, Gideon Sawyer, Ciela Stark, Lauren Suzukawa, Blythe ter Kuile, and Natalia Wong
CultureFrench; American
Markingsartist's copyright stamp on verso
Object numberPHC2021.02.01
ClassificationsPhotography Collection
DescriptionPortrait of James Baldwin on a Paris street. Baldwin is photographed from the waist up, adjusting his scarf tied around his neck as he walks down the alleyway. He looks up and towards the right, his focus on something unseen and out of the frame. In addition to his scarf, Baldwin wears a suede jack and carries a pair of sunglasses in his hands.This record has been reviewed by University Galleries staff but may be incomplete or contain errors. Our records are frequently revised and enhanced. For any inquiries about the information listed, please email galleries@sandiego.edu.
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