Cord in Harlem

1936, printed 1980s

John Gutmann

Associated Names
John Gutmann

Artist, American, born Poland, 1905 - 1998

This is a photograph of a classic car parked on a city street. The image captures a vintage car from the rear, showcasing its sleek, aerodynamic design and distinctive curved features, including large fenders and horizontal grille details. The car is parked in an urban environment with buildings visible on each side of the street. The license plate visible on the vehicle suggests it is from New York in the year 1936.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    gelatin silver print

  • Credit Line

    Patrons' Permanent Fund

  • Dimensions

    image: 25.8 x 33.7 cm (10 3/16 x 13 1/4 in.)
    sheet: 27.8 x 35.5 cm (10 15/16 x 14 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2001.67.89

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Joshua P. Smith, Washington, DC; NGA purchase, 2001.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

lower left verso in graphite: E.M. Aut. / CORD IN HARLEM / N.Y.C. 1936 / XVI; lower center verso in graphite: G2 CL; lower right verso in graphite: c John Gutmann

Wikidata ID

Q64156024

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