Harlem, New York

1963

Leonard Freed

Associated Names
Leonard Freed

Artist, American, 1929 - 2006

Magnum Photos

Publisher

This is a photograph of a group of individuals performing on stage in front of a sign that reads "SUPPORT BLACK BUSINESS MEN". The image captures a lively scene with figures in mid-motion. The performers are wearing traditional attire with patterned fabric, and there is a drum visible in front of one person. The composition of the photograph, with strong contrasts of light and shadow, emphasizes the dynamic movement and the cultural significance of the event being portrayed.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    gelatin silver print

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Brigitte Freed

  • Dimensions

    image/sheet: 36 × 24 cm (14 3/16 × 9 7/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2017.166.13

  • Series Title

    Black in White America

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Brigitte Freed, Garrison, NY; gift to NGA, 2017.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

on verso, signed by artist, lower center in graphite: Leonard Freed; by artist, lower left in graphite, Book project: "Black in White America" / Unique / 1963 HARLEM, NY. USA.; lower center on applied Magnum label perpendicular: 1963; lower center: =OLD #; center printed in black ink on applied Magnum label perpendicular: MAGNUM / 72 West 45 Street, New York, New York 10036 / © Leonard Freed-Magnum USA / African dances are shown at / a bazar of the Black Muslim / in Harlem, New York. / 0 128-17 [crossed out in graphite]; center stamped in black ink partially visible: LEONARD FREED / Burg. Roëllstraat 209 / AMSTERDAM-W. (HOLLAND) / TELEF. 13 47 23; lower left stamped in black ink: VINTAGE PRINT; by unknown hand, lower left in black ink perpendicular: 24 / 24 [crossed out]; lower right inverted: US. 32; bottom right stamped in black ink: © Leonard Freed-Magnum

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