Object Details
- Created by
- Bobbiegita Walker, American, born 1942
- Subject of
- Eubie Blake, American, 1887 - 1983
- Description
- A three dimensional original portrait bust sculpture of Eubie Blake by the artist, Bobbiegita Walker. Made of high-fired stoneware clay, the bust (a) is complete with eye glasses (b), and depicts Blake wearing a collared shirt and tie. It is about 30 percent larger than life size.
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Bobbiegita Walker
- 1981
- Object number
- 2011.128.1ab
- Restrictions & Rights
- © Bobbiegita Walker
- Permission required for use. Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
- Type
- busts
- portraits
- sculptures
- Medium
- stoneware clay
- Dimensions
- 19 x 9 x 13 1/2 in. (48.3 x 22.9 x 34.3 cm)
- See more items in
- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
- Classification
- Visual Arts
- Exhibition
- Musical Crossroads
- On View
- NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Culture/Fourth Floor, 4 053
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Topic
- African American
- Art
- Composers (Musicians)
- Instrumentalists (Musicians)
- Record ID
- nmaahc_2011.128.1ab
- GUID (Link to Original Record)
- http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd53da37aaf-f76d-42da-a382-e12739ace2ab
