John Lewis at the Cairo demonstration. Basis for SNCC poster, "Come let us build a new world together"; Cairo, Illinois

Portfolio TitleCivil Rights, 1962-1964

Artist Danny Lyon (American, born 1942)

Date1962; printed 2002-2008

MediumGelatin silver print

DimensionsImage: 8 3/4 × 13 1/16 inches (22.23 × 33.18 cm)
Sheet: 10 7/8 × 14 inches (27.62 × 35.56 cm)

Credit LineGift of the Hall Family Foundation

Object number2011.12.3

SignedSigned on sheet verso, bottom edge, in pencil: "Danny Lyon"

Inscribednone

MarkingsOn sheet verso, lower right corner, red stamp and pencil: "Printer / Kelton / BLEAK BEAUTY / 62-64 / Picture Date / 02-08 / Print Date"; On sheet verso, upper left corner, in pencil: "3."

Edition/State/ProofA.P.

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DescriptionGroup of black men and women kneeling on sidewalk.

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