Cigar Store

1934, printed c. 1970s

Nathan Lerner

Associated Names
Nathan Lerner

Artist, American, 1913 - 1997

This is a photograph of an urban street corner with signage. The image shows a high-angle view of buildings, streets, and signage. The main focus is on a canopy or sign that reads "CIGARS" and "TELEPHONE BOOTHS," with shadows creating contrasts on the pavement. To the right, partial signage shows the letters "Op." The scene is well-lit with sunlight, casting shadows and highlighting textures. Around the signage, there are hints of movement suggesting daily street activity.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    gelatin silver print

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Kiyoko Lerner

  • Dimensions

    image: 14.9 × 25.4 cm (5 7/8 × 10 in.)
    mount: 35.6 × 28 cm (14 × 11 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2012.115.35

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Nathan Lerner; Estate of Nathan Lerner, Chicago, 1997; gift to NGA, 2012.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

on verso of mount, by unknown hand, lower left in graphite: 4; lower right: #34.1.1/E.C. / #1072

Wikidata ID

Q64158420

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