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Sparky and Cowboy, Schererville, Indiana

Photo: Elizabeth Mann

Sparky and Cowboy, Schererville, Indiana

1965-66

Danny Lyon

American, born 1942

Lyon 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.
Gelatin Silver Print
8 3/4 x 13 in. (22.3 x 33 cm)
Gift of Steven and Judith Clifford in honor of the museum's 50th year
83.288.9
Photo: Elizabeth Mann
location
Not currently on view

Resources

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.

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