Artist
Gene Young
(American, b.1948)
Title
Shower Dance
Date1985
MediumSilver gelatin print
Dimensions23 x 19 in. (58.4 x 48.3 cm)
Framed Size: 25 x 30 in. (63.5 x 76.2 cm)
Framed Size: 25 x 30 in. (63.5 x 76.2 cm)
Credit LineDC Commission on the Arts and Humanities Art Bank Collection
Object numberDCCAH2001.058
ClassificationsPhotographs
Locations
Committee on Human Services (1350 Penn Ave. NW, 118)
DescriptionWhile walking near The Langston Golf Course in the summer of 1985 Gene Young saw these kids playing in a street shower. They reminded him of the Motown Temptations on stage. He was only able to get two shots before the line broke-up.
