Lenny Bruce at the Fillmore Auditorium, San Francisco
Artist
Gene Anthony
(American, born about 1932)
DateJune 24, 1966
Mediumgelatin silver print
Dimensions31.4 x 46.8 cm (image), 40.7 x 50.5 cm (sheet)
ClassificationsPhotographs
Credit LineGift of Howard G. Davis, III A.K.A. David Davis
Object number2014.1230
Label TextA comedian for a rebellious era, Lenny Bruce was best known for his satirical criticism and earthy language. He confronted politics, religion, authority, polite society, and sex with the same brash honesty. Bruce’s stand-up often revealed his personal life, his sexual encounters, and consumption of alcohol and drugs. In 1964 the comedian was convicted of obscene public language, and his trial and subsequent appeals became landmark cases on freedom of speech.On View
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Gene Anthony
January 14, 1967
Gene Anthony
1966, printed 2008
Gene Anthony
January 14, 1967, printed 2008
