Duke Ellington, Paris, 1958
Artist
Herman Leonard
(American, 1923 - 2021)
Date1958
MediumGelatin silver print
DimensionsImage: 12 x 9 3/8 in. (30.5 x 23.8 cm)
Sheet: 13 7/8 x 10 7/8 in. (35.2 x 27.6 cm)
Credit LinePurchased through the Legler Benbough Student Acquisition Fund by Libby Budenholzer, Hugo Carlberg, Jack Fox, Grace Garcia, Anna Howard, Mary-Logan Miske, Megan Naughton, Clareese Santiago, Zakir Tikekar, and Mitch Valine
CultureAmerican
Object numberPHC2021.03.01
ClassificationsPhotography Collection
DescriptionDuke Ellington sits at a piano, hands raised just above the keys, towards the bottom left of the composition. Ellington is almost backlit, some detail on his jacket and face can be seen, but his lower body and the side of the piano are silhouetted against the stage lights. Two beams of light shine down in dramatic diagonals from the top right, perfectly spotlighting Ellington on the stage.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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