IIIF provides researchers rich metadata and media viewing options for comparison of works across cultural heritage collections. Visit the IIIF page to learn more.
Usage Conditions Apply
There are restrictions for re-using this media. For more information, visit the Smithsonian's Terms of Use page.
Artist
Richard Marshall Merkin, 1938 - 5 Sep 2009
Sitter
Bobby Short, 15 Sep 1924 - 20 Mar 2005
Date
1966
Type
Print
Medium
Color photolithographic poster with halftone
Dimensions
Sheet: 96.3 x 63.4 cm (37 15/16 x 24 15/16")
Topic
Personal Attribute\Facial Hair\Mustache
Equipment\Smoking Implements\Cigarette
Costume\Headgear\Hat\Top hat
Costume\Dress Accessory\Eyeglasses\Monocle
Costume\Dress Accessory\Neckwear\Tie\Bowtie
Poster
Bobby Short: Male
Bobby Short: Education and Scholarship\Scholar
Bobby Short: Performing Arts\Performer\Musician\Pianist
Bobby Short: Performing Arts\Performer\Musician\Singer\Jazz singer
Bobby Short: Performing Arts\Performer\Musician\Jazz musician
Portrait
Credit Line
National Portrait Gallery, Smithsonian Institution; gift of Jack Rennert
