As demonstrators block traffic in front of Leb's Restaurant, a mob begins to abuse them with kicks, blows and burning cigarettes. An anonymous woman confronts the mob and then joins the demonstrators; Atlanta
Portfolio TitleCivil Rights, 1962-1964
Artist
Danny Lyon
(American, born 1942)
Date1963-1964; printed 2002-2008
MediumGelatin silver print
DimensionsImage: 8 7/8 × 13 1/4 inches (22.54 × 33.66 cm)
Sheet: 10 15/16 × 14 inches (27.78 × 35.56 cm)
Sheet: 10 15/16 × 14 inches (27.78 × 35.56 cm)
Credit LineGift of the Hall Family Foundation
Object number2011.12.30
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: "30."
Edition/State/ProofA.P.
On View
Not on viewCollections
DescriptionCrowd gathered outside; young white woman with elbow on hip leans forward with angry expression.Copyright© Danny Lyon
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Danny Lyon
1963; printed 2002-2008
2011.12.22
Danny Lyon
1962-1964; printed 2002-2008
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1962; printed 2002-2008
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