Black Muslim Rally, New York

1963, printed later

Gordon Parks

Associated Names
Gordon Parks

Artist, American, 1912 - 2006

The image shows a crowd of men, mostly displaying their upper bodies. They are standing closely together, facing the camera. The men have varied facial features and hairstyles, some wearing hats. Their expressions range from neutral to somewhat serious. Most men are wearing overcoats and hats, typical of mid-20th-century fashion. Some men wear glasses, and one person is seen with a pipe. The background is filled with more people, indicating a densely packed group. The lighting suggests the photograph was taken in natural daylight.
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Artwork overview


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Gordon Parks, New York; gift to the Corcoran Gallery of Art, Washington, DC, 1998; acquired by NGA, 2016.

Associated Names

Exhibition History

1997

  • Half Past Autumn: The Art of Gordon Parks, Corcoran Gallery of Art, Washington, DC, September 10, 1997 – January 11, 1998

2011

  • Framed: Street Photography from the Collection, Corcoran Gallery of Art, Washington, DC, February 3 – April 17, 2011

Inscriptions

on verso, by Corcoran Gallery of Art, bottom right corner in graphite: CGA#156 [exhibition number for Half Past Autumn]

Wikidata ID

Q64154546

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