Serena and Venus #4

Object Details

Photograph by: Roderick J. Lyons, American, born 1950
Subject of: Venus Ebony Starr Williams, American, born 1980; Serena Jameka Williams, American, born 1981; Richard Williams, American, born 1942

Description: Digital scan of a 35mm black and white negative of Venus, Serena, and Richard Williams on a tennis court. The girls stand in front of their father, Richard Williams, who stands on the court behind them holding a racquet. Serena stands to the right of Venus and faces the net. Her racquet is in front of her and is being held by both her hands. Venus stands slightly in front of Serena and is at an angle to the net. She holds her racquet in both hands in a backhand motion. A tennis ball is in front of her at about her forehead level. All three are wearing matching printed Reebok polo shirts. The girls also have matching skirts. Buildings, other people, and cars are visible in the background of the image.

Credit Line: Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Roderick Lyons

1991

Restrictions & Rights: © Roderick Lyons; Permission required for use. Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.

Place captured: Compton, Los Angeles County, California, United States, North and Central America

See more items in: National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
Classification: Photographs and Still Images

National Museum of African American History and Culture

Topic: African American; Athletes; Families; Photography; Sports; Tennis; Women

GUID (Link to Original Record): http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5e8e84f63-a61c-4330-a41d-015cfba57a33