Thelonious Monk, Newport Jazz Fest, 1955

Artist Herman Leonard (American, 1923 - 2010)

Date1955

MediumGelatin silver print

DimensionsImage: 12 x 9 1/2 inches (30.48 x 24.13 cm)
Sheet: 14 x 11 inches (35.56 x 27.94 cm)

Credit LineGift of the Hall Family Foundation

Object number2010.30.23

SignedSigned in ink, lower right corner: "Herman Leonard."

InscribedWritten in ink, bottom mount: "Thelonious Sphere Monk. Newport. 1955."

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DescriptionImage of man singing and playing the piano; profile of piano on right.

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