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Artist
Milton Williams, born 20 May 1940
Sitter
James Brown, 5 Mar 1933 - 25 Dec 2006
Date
1980
Type
Photograph
Medium
Gelatin silver print
Dimensions
Image: 35.2 x 23.5 cm (13 7/8 x 9 1/4")
Sheet: 35.2 x 28 cm (13 7/8 x 11")
Mat (Verified): 55.9 x 40.6 cm (22 x 16")
Topic
Equipment\Sound Devices\Microphone
Interior\Performing Arts\Theatrical\Stage
Music\Musical instrument\Drum
James Brown: Male
James Brown: Performing Arts\Performer\Musician\Songwriter
James Brown: Performing Arts\Performer\Musician\Singer\Popular
James Brown: Performing Arts\Performer\Dancer
James Brown: Performing Arts\Performer\Musician\Singer\Rhythm and Blues
James Brown: Performing Arts\Performer\Musician\Bandmaster
Portrait
Credit Line
National Portrait Gallery, Smithsonian Institution; gift of the photographer, Milton Williams
