Sparky and Cowboy, Schererville, Indiana
Date1965-66
Maker
Danny Lyon
American, born 1942
Label TextLyon often assimilated into certain social groups in order to get frank and relaxed pictures. This is from a series that eventually made up his 1968 book "Bikeriders", which chronicled the exploits of a Chicago-area motorcycle gang.
Object number83.288.9
Photo CreditPhoto: Elizabeth Mann
Exhibition HistorySeattle, Washington, Seattle Art Museum, 200 Photographs from the Museum Collection, Dec. 8, 1983 - Feb. 5, 1984. Text by Rod Slemmons. No cat. no. (as LTL 22.1980).
Seattle, Washington, Seattle Art Museum, The Art of Protest, Apr. 27, 2000 - Jan. 21, 2001.Credit LineGift of Steven and Judith Clifford in honor of the museum's 50th year
Dimensions8 3/4 x 13 in. (22.3 x 33 cm)
MediumGelatin Silver Print
Danny Lyon
negative 1965, printed later
Object number: 2013.28.26
Danny Lyon
1962
Object number: 2020.6.1
Danny Lyon
1965-66; print published 1979 in portfolio Danny Lyon
Object number: 83.288.7
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