New York

c. 1942

Helen Levitt

Associated Names
Helen Levitt

Artist, American, 1913 - 2009

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.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    gelatin silver print

  • Credit Line

    Patrons' Permanent Fund

  • Dimensions

    image: 15.9 × 24.2 cm (6 1/4 × 9 1/2 in.)
    mount: 23.7 × 35.8 cm (9 5/16 × 14 1/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2001.67.134


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names

Bibliography

1981

  • Helen Levitt: A Way of Seeing. New York, 1981, 41.

Inscriptions

upper right verso in graphite: 12; center verso in graphite: no neg.; lower left verso in graphite: slide; lower center verso in graphite: N.Y. ca 1942 / Helen Levitt; lower right verso in graphite: 39 (in triangle)

Wikidata ID

Q64154944

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