Washboard Player

1936

Nathan Lerner

Associated Names
Nathan Lerner

Artist, American, 1913 - 1997

This is a black and white photograph of a street music scene. Several musicians are seen performing on the street. One person is playing a washboard on the left, next to a guitarist. In the background, a saxophonist is also playing. A child is present in the crowd, listening intently. The atmosphere is lively and communal, showcasing the spontaneity and rhythm of street performances.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    gelatin silver print

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Kiyoko Lerner

  • Dimensions

    image: 16.2 × 22.9 cm (6 3/8 × 9 in.)
    sheet: 20.1 × 25.2 cm (7 15/16 × 9 15/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2012.115.40

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Nathan Lerner; Estate of Nathan Lerner, Chicago, 1997; gift to NGA, 2012.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

on verso, by unknown hand, center in graphite: "Washboard Player" / Nathan Lerner / 1936; lower left: 026.156.3.07; lower right: WASHBOARD PLAYER / #36.30.3 / INV 2105

Wikidata ID

Q64158425

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