Negro musicians in automobile, playing accordion and washboard, and singing, near New Iberia, La.
| Artist | Russell Lee (American, 1903–1986) |
|---|---|
| Title | Negro musicians in automobile, playing accordion and washboard, and singing, near New Iberia, La. |
| Date | October 1938 |
| Medium | Gelatin silver print |
| Dimensions | Image: 7 5/16 × 9 11/16 in. (18.6 × 24.6 cm) Sheet: 8 1/8 × 10 in. (20.7 × 25.4 cm) |
| Credit Line | Henry Holmes Smith Archive, Eskenazi Museum of Art, Indiana University |
| Accession Number | 79.200.XX.1.72 |
| This artwork is currently off display. You may be able to see this artwork by filling out an art viewing room request. | |
A horizontal black-and-white photograph depicts two dark-skinned men holding an accordian and washboard on the inside of a car. They look directly at the photographer with neutral expressions on their faces. Both men wear hats and ties, and the man on the left wears glasses.
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