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Art Blakey, Paris, 1958

Artist Herman Leonard (American, 1923 - 2010)
Date1958
MediumGelatin silver print
DimensionsImage: 9 x 10 1/2 inches (22.86 x 26.67 cm)
Sheet: 11 x 14 inches (27.94 x 35.56 cm)
Credit LineGift of the Hall Family Foundation
Object number2010.30.11
SignedSigned in ink, lower right corner: "Herman Leonard."
InscribedWritten in ink, bottom mount: "Art Blakey. Paris. 1958."
On View
Not on view
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DescriptionImage of black man in suit, playing the drums and singing
Copyright© Herman Leonard Photography, LLC
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