Gordon Parks
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Big Momma and Boy
ca. 1967-1968 (printed ca. 1972)20th century
406 x 510 mm (16 x 20.1 in.)
Gordon Parks, American, (1912–2006)
Alternative title:
Bessie and Little Richard the Morning After She Scalded Her Husband
Object Type:
photograph
Medium and Support:
Gelatin silver print
Edition:
Although this impression is inscribed “17/99,” the planned edition of 99 for a portfolio was never completed and only a few (number uncertain) were printed. The image was published in “Life” magazine, March 8, 1968, as part of the story “A Harlem Family” or “At the Poverty Board.” The story included 25 photographs and text by Parks about the Fontanelle family.
Marks:
Inscribed in ink, lower left: “17/99”
Credit Line:
Weedon Endowment funds, 1990
Accession Number:
1990.22.5
Keywords
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This object has the following keywords:
- African American artists - LC sh 85001794
- double portraits - Group portraits depicting two individuals. [February 1995 descriptor added.]
- group portraits - Portraits depicting two or more individuals. [January 1995 scope note added. April 1991 descriptor moved.]
Dimensions
- image Dimensions: 406 x 510 mm (16 x 20.1 in.)
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Credit Caption
Gordon Parks, American, (1912–2006) . Big Momma and Boy, ca. 1967-1968 (printed ca. 1972). Gelatin silver print. image : 406 x 510 mm (16 x 20.1 in.). DAC accession number 1990.22.5. Weedon Endowment funds, 1990.