"Duke Ellington and his famous orchestra"
SubjectPortrait of
Duke Ellington
American, 1899 - 1974
Original OwnerOriginally owned by
Fredi Washington
American, 1903 - 1994
SubjectPortrait of
Lawrence Brown
American, 1907 - 1988
SubjectPortrait of
Cootie Williams
1911 - 1985
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
Sheet (height x width): 7 x 5in. (17.8 x 12.7cm) or smaller
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineThe Newman S. Hungerford Museum Fund
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.
Object number2001.22.80
MarkingsWritten in white ink on bottom right corner of photograph's recto: "JONES PUR[OV] / Photographers / Dallas, Texas"InscribedAccession number 2001.22.80 is inscribed on verso, right side.NotesStanding, left to right: Cootie Williams, Lawrence Brown, Wellman Braud, Arthur Whetsel, Joe Nanton, Otto Hardwick, Fred Guy, Duke Ellington, Harry Carney, Juan Ttizol, Louis Bacon, Sonny Greer, Earl "Snakehips" Tucker.Kneeling, left to right: John Hodges, Bill Bailey, Fredi Jenkins, Derby Wilson.
Collections
- Fredi Washington Collection
On View
Not on view
E.C. Kellogg & Co.
1852-1853
