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Will Smith

2006; 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 Will Smith, by Platon. Smith is depicted from the top of the legs up in a seated pose. His body is partially turned towards the right edge of the photograph and his legs are crossed. His chin is lifted, his eyes are closed, and he has a serious expression on his face. His proper right elbow is resting on top of his proper right thigh and he is resting his chin and mouth on the thumb side of his closed fist. His proper left arm is held akimbo his side. He is wearing a black pinstripe best over a white dress shirt with thin, dark stripes. 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. The photographer’s signature and date, [Platon 19], is handwritten in the bottom right corner.

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Catalog reference: 2021.33.74

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