John Henry Lewis, full length portrait as boxer

Unidentified, John Henry Lewis, full length portrait as boxer, n.d., gelatin silver print, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Kenneth B. Pearl, 1997.118.144
Unidentified, John Henry Lewis, full length portrait as boxer, n.d., gelatin silver print, sheet and image: 10 387 78 in. (26.219.9 cm), Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Kenneth B. Pearl, 1997.118.144

Artwork Details

Title
John Henry Lewis, full length portrait as boxer
Artist
Unidentified
Date
n.d.
Location
Not on view
Dimensions
sheet and image: 10 387 78 in. (26.219.9 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Kenneth B. Pearl
Mediums Description
gelatin silver print
Classifications
Subjects
  • Portrait male — Lewis, John Henry
  • Occupation — sport — boxing
  • African American
Object Number
1997.118.144

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