Sun Ra's Crumar
"I took this while on assignment for Swing Journal, Japan, inside Sun Ra's now-historic home at 5626 Morton Street in Germantown, Pennsylvania. Once we finished photographing outside and around the house, he opened up the movable divider closest, went around, and sat down at his Crumar organ — the same instrument that anchored the front of that packed rehearsal room, surrounded by his own murals and painted panels. He didn't need to be asked. He just settled in behind it, hands on the keys, and looked straight into the camera like he'd been waiting there all along."
—Veryl Oakland
Photo Code: L2212NG-222
Artist: Sun Ra
Location: Germantown, Pennsylvania
Date: 1980
Medium: Film Photography
Print Details
This is a DSI Digital Silver Print® — the pinnacle of black and white photo printing, fusing cutting-edge digital technology with traditional silver gelatin printing. Made from a high-resolution digital scan of Veryl Oakland's original negative, printed by Digital Silver Imaging (Belmont, MA) on true silver gelatin Baryta Coated Fibre Base paper, 310gsm — the gold standard in black and white fine art prints. Museum-quality results.
Framing
Framed prints are presented in a classic, museum-quality presentation including:
- Nielsen matte black metal frame
- 4-ply window mat with acid-free foam core backing
- UV acrylic glazing
- hanging hardware included
- professionally assembled
Shipping
Shipping and delivery are priced separately. Framed prints are packaged in sturdy, padded, insured boxes and delivered within 5–6 weeks of purchase. Custom sizes or larger prints available by inquiry.
Provenance
Every print is accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity signed by Veryl Oakland, certifying it as an original and authentic edition produced by the artist and printed by Digital Silver Imaging, Belmont, MA.
