Antique Framed Print : TEXAS: PRISONER, 1934. James Baker, known as Iron Head, an African American prisoner
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TEXAS: PRISONER, 1934. James Baker, known as Iron Head, an African American prisoner
TEXAS: PRISONER, 1934.
James Baker, known as Iron Head, an African American prisoner and musician, Sugar Land, Texas. Photograph by Alan Lomax in June 1934
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Media ID 13635663
1934 Alan Baker Bald Black Blue Blues Convict Criminal June Lomax Musician Prisoner Southwest Texas
21"x16" (54x41cm) Antique Frame
Bevelled wood effect frame, card mounted, 15x10 archival quality photo print. Overall outside dimensions 21x16 inches (54x41cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: To minimise original artwork cropping, for optimum layout, and to ensure print is secure, the visible print may be marginally smaller
Bevelled Wood Effect Framed and Mounted Prints - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 23.9cm x 37.1cm (9.4" x 14.6")
Estimated Product Size is 41.4cm x 54cm (16.3" x 21.3")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
TEXAS - PRISONER, 1934. James Baker - The Resilient Iron Head
EDITORS COMMENTS
. In this black and white portrait captured by Alan Lomax in June 1934, we are introduced to a remarkable African American prisoner named James Baker, famously known as Iron Head. Standing tall with an air of strength and determination, his bald head glistens under the Texan sun. Baker's piercing blue eyes seem to hold a lifetime of stories within them. A man who defied societal odds, he not only endured the harsh realities of prison life but also found solace in his musical talents. As a gifted musician amidst the confines of Sugar Land penitentiary in Texas, he used blues melodies to soothe his soul and connect with others. This photograph serves as a poignant reminder of early struggles faced by African Americans in the Southwestern region during that era. It captures both the resilience and creativity that emerged from such adversity. Alan Lomax's lens beautifully portrays Baker's spirit – unbroken despite being labeled as a criminal. His stoic expression hints at untold hardships while simultaneously reflecting pride for surviving against all odds. Let this image transport you back to an era where racial inequality was rampant but souls like James Baker dared to rise above it through their artistry and indomitable spirit.
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