Helen Levitt

American, 1913 - 2009

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  • The image shows a man pushing a cart behind a blurred figure. The man is wearing a green bucket hat, a white T-shirt with red sleeves, blue jeans, and a watch on his left wrist. The background includes a city street with vehicles, a canopy tent, and a sign indicating "TERIYAKI" and "EMPURA."

    New York

    Helen Levitt

    1980

    Chromogenic print  Accession ID  2000.48.2

    Not on view
  • This is a photograph of a street scene with two cars and a child sitting on the curb. The image features a vivid green car prominently occupying the left side of the frame. The child's presence is partially visible underneath the green car as they reach toward the ground. The texture of the pavement and a puddle adds depth to the lower portion of the scene. Across the street in the background, a light blue classic Beetle car is parked. The setting suggests an urban environment, with steps and pavement clearly visible.

    New York

    Helen Levitt

    1980, printed 1988

    Chromogenic print  Accession ID  1999.123.2

    Not on view
  • This is a photograph of a scene on a stoop with elements of human interaction and a pet. The photograph captures an outdoor setting. In the image, a dog with a mottled coat is sitting on a lap. The person sitting with the dog is on a small step or ledge, with their arm extended along a railing. To the right, another person stands, reaching a hand atop a child's head. The child is turned away, hands gripping the railing. The lighting in the photograph suggests a bright day.

    New York

    Helen Levitt

    1972

    Dye imbibition print  Accession ID  1999.123.1

    Not on view

  • New York

    Helen Levitt

    1972

    Dye imbibition print  Accession ID  1995.36.99

    Not on view
  • This is a photograph of a street scene involving covered carts and trucks. Two carts are covered with fabric, and they are positioned in front of a red truck. There is another parked blue truck with a visible logo for a packing company in the background. The scene is set on an urban street with surrounding buildings reflected in the windows of the trucks. The atmosphere is casual, and the photo captures a moment in the day with natural lighting and shadowing.

    New York

    Helen Levitt

    1971

    Dye imbibition print  Accession ID  2000.48.1

    Not on view
  • Two children stand on the sidewalk next to a storefront. The girl on the left is leaning against the glass window displaying a stack of bananas and oranges. She has long, curly hair and wears a colorful dress with black shoes and blue socks. The boy on the right is standing next to a red gumball machine. He has short, dark hair and wears a white t-shirt, dark trousers, and brown shoes. In the background are two red gumball machines on a black metal stand, a blue wall, a metal gate, a glass window with a "Yoohoo" sticker, and a view of trees and buildings.

    New York

    Helen Levitt

    1971

    Dye imbibition print  Accession ID  2015.19.4189

    Not on view
  • This is a photograph of children playing in an urban setting. The scene shows several children interacting around a cart filled with large objects on a city street. The background features worn buildings with graffiti and chalk writing, suggesting a neighborhood with a sense of history and community. The children are dressed in colorful outfits and engaged in various activities. The lighting indicates natural daylight, casting soft shadows on the ground and illuminating the vibrant hues. The image captures a candid moment full of youthful energy and innocence in a lively urban backdrop.

    New York

    Helen Levitt

    1971, printed 1992

    Dye imbibition print  Accession ID  2001.67.135

    Not on view
  • This is a photograph of an urban area with a dirt lot and graffiti on a building wall. The image shows an open lot with debris, surrounded by brick buildings. The ground is uneven, with a building wall in the background. The wall has windows, one of which is broken, with graffiti written on it. A broken pavement segment is visible, and snow patches border the lot.

    New York

    Helen Levitt

    c. 1942

    Gelatin silver print  Accession ID  2000.113.1

    Not on view
  • This is a photograph of a vintage car parked on a city street. The vehicle is from the early to mid-20th century, with rounded fenders and classic design. It is parked beside a curb on a cobblestone street. The black and white image emphasizes the texture and age of the car, casting shadows that highlight its curves and contours. In the foreground, an object lies on the pavement, while in the background, a sidewalk and a stone structure can be seen. The image captures a nostalgic portrayal of a classic vehicle in an urban scene.

    New York

    Helen Levitt

    c. 1942

    Gelatin silver print  Accession ID  2001.67.134

    Not on view
  • This is a photograph of a city street scene. The scene captures a child walking on a wet sidewalk, with water spraying in the background, suggesting the presence of a fire hydrant being used as a makeshift water play area. An old-fashioned car with spoked wheels is parked on the street. The photo shows the texture of the wet ground, reflections of the surrounding environment, and the interaction between the elements of water, architecture, and vehicles. The buildings in the background are indicative of an early 20th-century urban setting.

    New York

    Helen Levitt

    1942

    Gelatin silver print  Accession ID  1995.36.97

    Not on view
  • This is a photograph of a sidewalk adjacent to a large stone wall. The image features a city street lined with a stone wall on the left side. Bubbles can be seen floating near the wall. In the background, there are urban buildings. The sky appears overcast. The sidewalk pavement is smooth with visible patches indicating wear.

    New York

    Helen Levitt

    c. 1942

    Gelatin silver print  Accession ID  1995.36.96

    Not on view
  • This is a photograph of a group of children playing on a city street. The children, dressed in warm coats and hats, are holding hands and appear to be laughing. They are in a tight circle in the foreground, with a city street in the background featuring early 20th-century architecture, brick buildings, windows, and a parked car. Other individuals can be seen walking or standing at various distances along the street, adding depth to the image. The photograph is in black and white.

    New York

    Helen Levitt

    c. 1942

    Gelatin silver print  Accession ID  1995.35.19

    Not on view