Sandwich Man, New York

1916, printed 1917

Paul Strand

Associated Names
Paul Strand

Artist, American, 1890 - 1976

The image shows an elderly man from the chest up. He is standing with a slight lean forward, holding a large sign close to his body. The man has a bushy white beard and mustache, as well as a flat cap. His features include deep-set eyes and a prominent nose. He is wearing a textured shirt or jacket with dark suspenders. The sign displays bold text, with "18TH ST." and "PRICE" visible. The background is slightly out of focus with some text visible, indicating a possible urban location.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    photogravure

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Mary and Dan Solomon

  • Dimensions

    image: 22.1 × 16.6 cm (8 11/16 × 6 9/16 in.)
    sheet: 29.8 × 20.5 cm (11 3/4 × 8 1/16 in.)
    mount: 30.2 × 21 cm (11 7/8 × 8 1/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2018.177.8

  • Volume Title

    Camera Work, Numbers 49–50

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Mary and Dan Solomon, Monarch Beach, CA; gift to NGA, 2018.

Associated Names

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