Helen Levitt

American, 1913 - 2009

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  • This is a photograph of a lively street scene in a city neighborhood. The photograph captures a moment on a bustling urban sidewalk with children and adults engaging in their daily activities. In the foreground, a group of children is absorbed in play, with one child riding a tricycle and others interacting around a wooden frame. The children are engaged in various activities, some appearing to be digging or examining something on the ground. The background is filled with adults and signs advertising businesses such as a laundry and shoe repair. The image conveys a sense of community and vibrancy, with a mixture of motion and stillness as people go about their day. The photograph is rich in detail, showing a slice of life in what appears to be a working-class area.

    New York

    Helen Levitt

    c. 1945

    Gelatin silver print  Accession ID  2020.29.75

    Not on view
  • This is a child's drawing on a chalkboard. The drawing features a simple house with a triangular roof in the center, surrounded by two trees. There are flowers, stick figures, and a sun in the upper left corner. A horizontal band is drawn above the house. The ground and sky are separated by chalk strokes, and the word "country" is written at the bottom.

    New York

    Helen Levitt

    1940

    Gelatin silver print  Accession ID  2023.30.106

    Not on view
  • This is a photograph of children playing in front of a brick wall. The image captures children enjoying a playful moment on a concrete pavement. The brick wall in the background provides a textured backdrop, with chalk drawings visible on the ground. Some children are holding hands or interacting closely, creating a dynamic scene. The monochrome palette of the photograph enhances focus on the movement and expressions of the children without the distraction of color.

    New York

    Helen Levitt

    c. 1940

    Gelatin silver print mounted on paperboard  Accession ID  2000.112.1

    Not on view
  • The image shows a young girl captured from the waist up. She is standing slightly turned but facing forward with her gaze directly towards the camera. Her facial features are young and her expression appears serious, with arched eyebrows and slightly pursed lips. Her dark hair is partially covered by a patterned headscarf tied around her head. She is wearing a dark-colored dress with long sleeves and a lace-like collar. In her hands, she holds a white flower and some leaves. Behind her is a wooden door, likely ornate with carved details.

    New York

    Helen Levitt

    1939

    Gelatin silver print  Accession ID  1995.36.98

    Not on view
  • The image displays two women closely seated in a public transit setting. Both women are visible from the bust up. The woman on the left wears a dark hat with a decorative element, styled curly hair, a coat with a fur collar, and a pinned flower. The woman on the right has styled hair, a broad-brimmed black hat, a flower on her coat, and a circular brooch at her neck. The background shows what seems to be a subway or train car interior with visible poles and a blurry poster or sign.

    New York

    Helen Levitt

    c. 1938-1939

    Gelatin silver print  Accession ID  2001.67.133

    Not on view
  • This is a photograph of an old urban building facade. The image shows an aging building front, with a boarded-up window and weathered brickwork. On the left, there are wooden doors, one with visible engravings and a fading poster, leading up from a short flight of metal railing-bound stairs. Graffiti reading "Bill Jones Moved to a Home" is etched on the wall next to the wooden boarding. Adjacent to this, a large windowpane reflects the facade of an opposite building, with the textures and shadows creating a mirror image against the surface of peeling paint below.

    New York

    Helen Levitt

    c. 1938

    Gelatin silver print  Accession ID  2003.52.1

    Not on view
  • The image shows four individuals at a window ledge. The person on the left leans forward out of the window, supported by their elbows, wearing a striped shirt with a headscarf. Next to them, another person leans out slightly, resting their chin on their hand and wearing a striped garment. In the background, a person sits within the window, partially obscured by the two individuals in the foreground. They are wearing clothing with a floral pattern. On the right, a child sits on the window ledge in profile, wearing a light-colored garment. The setting includes a large window with patterned curtains on either side, and the background suggests an urban environment with brick walls.

    New York

    Helen Levitt

    c. 1938

    Gelatin silver print  Accession ID  2001.67.132

    Not on view
  • This is a photograph of several individuals climbing a column. The image captures an urban setting with architectural details such as a large column and building facade. The column appears to be part of an ornate entrance, complete with decorative molding and pilasters on either side. The individuals in the image are suspended at various heights, one at the base holding onto the column and several others further up the column. The texture of the building and the atmosphere suggests a historical city environment. The composition focuses on both the vertical and horizontal alignment of architectural elements, emphasizing a sense of depth and movement.

    New York

    Helen Levitt

    c. 1938

    Gelatin silver print  Accession ID  2001.67.131

    Not on view
  • The image depicts two children. One child is visible from the knees up and the other from the waist up. The child on the left is leaning over a decorative panel, with her elbow resting on the panel and her chin on her hand. She has curly hair and is smiling, wearing a light-colored dress with a dark jacket. The child on the right is standing with their head covered by a cloth, wearing layered clothing and holding a rectangular object. The background shows a worn, textured wall with torn posters and wood, while the ground is paved with a tiled border.

    New York

    Helen Levitt

    1938

    Gelatin silver print  Accession ID  2001.67.130

    Not on view
  • The image shows a man from the waist up, seated and leaning slightly forward with his right arm resting on his knee and his left hand on the surface in front of him. He is wearing a hat, a white shirt with the sleeves rolled up, a dark tie, and suspenders. His face is visible with eyes, nose, and mouth, and he has a slight smile. The background includes a partially open door and some clothing, suggesting an indoor setting.

    Walker Evans, New York

    Helen Levitt

    c. 1940, printed after 1950

    Gelatin silver print  Accession ID  2015.19.5119

    Not on view
  • The image features two children standing in front of a doorway. The older child is leaning against the doorframe with one leg bent, while the younger child is leaning forward. The older child has a serious expression and short hair, wearing a short-sleeved button-up shirt and long pants. The younger child is wearing a short-sleeved shirt, shorts, and has short hair. Both children wear socks and shoes. Next to the door is a window with a potted plant on the sill. The background shows brick and stone architecture and reflects part of another building.

    New York

    Helen Levitt

    c. 1938

    Gelatin silver print  Accession ID  2020.29.98

    Not on view