Paul Robeson

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Paul Robeson
Description:
Portrait of actor and singer Paul Robeson singing "Old man river" in the musical, "Showboat." Embossed on front: "Photograph by Carl Van Vechten." Stamped on back: "Photograph by Carl Van Vechten. 146 Central Park West. Cannot be reproduced without permission." Handwritten on back: "Paul Robeson singing 'Old man river' in 'Showboat.' VV 23. 21 August 1932."
Details
Resource ID:
hk002175
Creator:
Van Vechten, Carl, 1880-1964
Subject:
Robeson, Paul, 1898-1976
African American actors
African American singers
Photographers--New York (State)--New York
Photographic prints
Date Issued:
1932-08-21
Format:
1 photographic print ; 10 x 7.25 in.
Member of:
E. Azalia Hackley Collection
Carl Van Vechten Collection
Filing Location:
Robeson, Paul
Restrictions:
Permission to reproduce this image must be obtained from the Estate of Carl Van Vechten. For further information, please contact Special Collections for assistance.
Rights:
Physical rights are retained by DPL. Copyright is retained in accordance with U.S. copyright laws.