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Reverend C. T. Vivian

2011; printed 2019

New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America

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Source catalog description

This description refers to material held by Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture. Visual details below describe the original material.

A black-and-white photograph of Reverend C. T. Vivian, by Platon. Vivian is depicted from the thighs up, standing and facing the viewer. His chin is tilted slightly upwards, his eyes are closed, his eyebrows are furrowed, and he has look of intense concentration on his face. His proper left arm is extended outward to his side and bend at the elbow. He is holding his proper left hand open and palm outwards towards the viewer, just above his head. He is holding his proper right hand in front of him, palm down, at waist level. He is wearing a shiny, dark tone suit, medium tone dress shirt, and a light tone tie with a square pattern. The background of the photograph is bright white. The photograph has a thick white border. The edition number, [5/12], is printed in the bottom left corner.

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Catalog metadata · CC0 · Source checked 2026-10-13

Catalog reference: 2021.33.10

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