St. Gabriel, Louisiana

February 8, 2002

Deborah Luster

Associated Names
Deborah Luster

Artist, American, born 1951

The image shows a person from the shoulders up, positioned slightly to the right of the frame. The individual has long, wavy hair with an afro-textured appearance. They are wearing a white top. Resting on their head is a large, ornate mask adorned with feathers, covering the upper part of their face. The background is a dark, solid color. The photograph has vintage effects, with yellowing and scuff marks visible, adding texture to the image.
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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:145; center: L.C.I.W. / St. Gabriel, Louisiana / d.o.c. # 286101 / d.o.b. 11.28. 59 / p.o.b. New Orleans / sentence. 5 years / 4 children / Ages. 28, 24, 21, 20 / work. sub-counsel / Library / Mardi Gras parade; bottom left: photo 2.8.02; bottom right: CA/p

Wikidata ID

Q64146467

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