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Portrait of Lena Horne and Lennie Hayton, New York, N.Y. 1946. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
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Portrait of Lena Horne and Lennie Hayton, New York, N.Y. 1946. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Lena Horne and Lennie Hayton, New York, N.Y. 1946
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This black and white portrait captures the electrifying chemistry between two trailblazing figures of the 1940s entertainment scene: Lena Horne and Lennie Hayton. Taken in New York City in 1946 by renowned photographer William Paul Gottlieb, the image showcases an intimate moment between the actress, singer, and civil rights activist, Lena Horne (born Lena Mary Calhoun), and the conductor and bandleader, Lennie Hayton (Leonard George Hayton). Horne, dressed in a stylish suit and hat, gazes intently into Hayton's eyes as he adjusts the microphone in front of her. The close proximity of their faces and the intense focus of their expressions suggest an unspoken connection between them. The image is a testament to their professional and personal relationship, which began when Horne joined Hayton's band in the late 1930s. The portrait is a poignant reminder of the Golden Age of Jazz and the pivotal role that figures like Horne and Hayton played in shaping the cultural landscape of America during the 1940s. Horne, an African American woman, broke barriers as a successful entertainer in a time when racial discrimination was rampant, while Hayton, a white man, was a champion of civil rights and an advocate for desegregating the music industry. The image also serves as a visual representation of the concept of collaboration, as the two artists work together to create music that transcended racial and social boundaries. The fiddle and other musical instruments in the background add to the rich heritage of jazz and the arts, making this portrait a timeless piece of American history.
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