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Art Tatum, Los Angeles, 1955

Artist Herman Leonard (American, 1923 - 2010)
Date1955
MediumGelatin silver print
DimensionsImage: 11 1/2 x 9 1/4 inches (29.21 x 23.5 cm)
Sheet: 14 x 11 inches (35.56 x 27.94 cm)
Credit LineGift of the Hall Family Foundation
Object number2010.30.12
SignedSigned in ink, lower right corner: "Herman Leonard."
InscribedWritten in ink, bottom mount: "Art Tatum. Los Angeles. 1955."
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DescriptionImage of black man in white suit with eyes closed; his chin rests on his folded hands.
Copyright© Herman Leonard Photography, LLC
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