Self Portrait With Wife Nude. Oversized 19″ x 16″. 1969 Blaxploitation Art Photo. DETAILS: Set of two original self portrait photographs taken by jazz musician Louis Jordan. Jordan was a well known jazz musician during the 1930’s-1950’s. He was also an accomplished photographer who worked with subjects in the African American community. During the 1960’s his photographic style extended into the Blaxploitation realm with several provocative works that explored racial stereotypes and human sexuality. In the above set of photos he is pictured with his wife Martha Weaver, a former showgirl who performed in the Negro Vaudeville Circuit during segregation. Both photos are matted and measure 19″ x 16″ inches. Oxxbridge Galleries was founded in 1987 and specializes in vintage paper items. You will be pleased by the friendliness and knowledge of our staff. The item “LOUIS JORDAN Self Portrait With Wife Nude 1969 Blaxploitation Photo Black Art” is in sale since Friday, April 12, 2019. This item is in the category “Art\Art Photographs”. The seller is “oxxbridgegalleries” and is located in Allendale, New Jersey. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Black Burlesque: Negro Vaudeville
- Size Type/Largest Dimension: Large (Greater than 10in.)
- Listed By: Dealer or Reseller
- Subject: Nudes
- Original/Reprint: Original Print
- Originality: Original
- Photo Type: Gelatin Silver
- Year: 1969
- Jazz: Blues
- Date of Creation: 1950-Now
- Artist: Louis Jordan
- African American: Blaxploitation Art
- Color Type: Black & White
- Bebop: Alt Saxophone
- Style: Vintage
- Color: Black & White
- Signed?: Unsigned
- Civil Rights: Black Empowerment