A Great Day in Harlem was Kane's first professional assignment and launched his rise to the hierarchy of America's superstar photographers. B ORN in the Bronx in 1925, Art Kane became the most published and awarded American photographer of his time. His work is in the collections of the Metropolitan Museum, the Museum of Modern Art and many other private and institutional collections worldwide. One of the remaining original photographs is an ideal acquisition for the serious private collector or museum. Very fine quality tonal printing on heavy coated stock.
List of musicians appears along bottom edge.
The only poster of this image authorized by the Estate of Art Kane. Back of frame is paper-sealed and wired. A first-quality job throughout. Includes separate map guide to musicians. Names of the musicians are in red, forming a border around the photograph.