"Duke Ellington and his famous orchestra"
SubjectPortrait of
Duke Ellington
(American, 1899 - 1974)
Original OwnerOriginally owned by
Fredi Washington
(American, 1903 - 1994)
Date1920-1940
MediumPhotomechanical print
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 6 1/4 x 4 3/8in. (15.9 x 11.1cm) or smaller
Sheet (height x width): 7 x 5in. (17.8 x 12.7cm) or smaller
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineThe Newman S. Hungerford Museum Fund
Object number2001.22.79
DescriptionGroup portrait of Duke Ellington and his orchestra players. Duke wears a light-colored, double-breasted suit with light shirt and a white tie. Most of the players wear a suit with coattails, light shirt and bowties. The other men wear darker suits with dark ties. Some of the men wear light-colored handkerchiefs. A sign reading "DUKE ELLINGTON AND HIS FAMOUS ORCHESTRA" is visible on the large wall behind the group.
Collections
Status
Not on view
E.C. Kellogg & Co.
1852-1853
