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Chet Baker, NYC, 1955

Artist Herman Leonard (American, 1923 - 2010)
Date1955
MediumGelatin silver print
DimensionsImage: 12 1/2 x 8 1/4 inches (31.75 x 20.96 cm)
Sheet: 14 x 11 inches (35.56 x 27.94 cm)
Credit LineGift of the Hall Family Foundation
Object number2010.30.15
SignedSigned in ink, lower right corner: "Herman Leonard."
InscribedWritten in ink, bottom mount: "Chet Baker. NYC. 1955."
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DescriptionImage of man sitting behind two trumpets; two strings dangle in front of his face from above.
Copyright© Herman Leonard Photography, LLC
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