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Paul Robeson as Emperor Jones

Paul Robeson as Emperor Jones
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Artist
Edward Jean Steichen, 27 Mar 1879 - 25 Mar 1973
Sitter
Paul Robeson, 9 Apr 1898 - 23 Jan 1976
Date
1933
Type
Photograph
Medium
Gelatin silver print
Dimensions
Image/Sheet: 25.3 × 20.3 cm (9 15/16 × 8")
Mat: 55.9 × 40.7 cm (22 × 16")
Topic
Interior
Home Furnishings\Furniture\Seating\Chair
Costume\Dress Accessory\Epaulet
Paul Robeson: Male
Paul Robeson: Performing Arts\Performer\Actor\Stage actor
Paul Robeson: Performing Arts\Performer\Musician\Singer
Paul Robeson: Society and Social Change\Reformer\Activist\Civil rights activist
Paul Robeson: Performing Arts\Performer\Actor\Movie actor
Portrait
Credit Line
National Portrait Gallery, Smithsonian Institution
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
Copyright
© The Estate of Edward Steichen / Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York, NY
Object number
NPG.85.17
Data Source
National Portrait Gallery
Location
Currently not on view