Henry Roeland Byrd at Parish Prison
michael albert smith (1963 –)
Michael Albert Smith (b. 1963) is an American artist known for his evocative photography capturing New Orleans music culture & portraits of gospel legends. Also a former basketball player, golfer and painter.
The Historic New Orleans Collection (New Orleans, United States of America)
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View of Professor Longhair playing piano and singing into a microphone. He is seen wearing sunglasses, a striped short sleeve shirt, and dark-colored pants. A basketball hoop, multi-storied building, and people are seen in the background. According to the photographer
About this artwork
- Title: Henry Roeland Byrd at Parish Prison
- Artist: michael albert smith
- Year: 1973
- Format: Portrait
- Copyright status: Under copyright
- Where to see it: The Historic New Orleans Collection
- Movement: Documentary Photography
- Creative period: Contemporary
- Keywords: black and white photo , vintage black and white , prison life portrait
- Color intensity: Monochromatic


