Johnny R. Collins, Angola, Louisiana

March 19, 1999

Deborah Luster

Associated Names
Deborah Luster

Artist, American, born 1951

The image shows a man from the waist up, facing slightly towards the left while looking directly at the viewer. He has short, curled hair and a mustache. His expression is neutral. The man is wearing a sleeveless, light-colored shirt, and his arm features several tattoos, including text that reads "Love is Hell" and "Evelyn Ray," along with a simple design of a smiling face. The background is solid black. The photo has a vintage quality, with a faded and slightly yellowish tone.
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Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Julia J. Norrell, Washington, DC; gift to NGA, 2014.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

on verso, by unknown hand, incised upper right: 77; center: L.S.P. / Angola, Louisiana / Johnny R. Collins / d.o.c. #89196 / d.o.b. 8.31.52 / p.o.b. Shreveport / entered L.S.P. 1979 / Camp D / work. Tier Walker; bottom center: photo. 3.19.99; bottom right: ca/p

Wikidata ID

Q64146383

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