Third Avenue El, Looking toward Tudor City, New York City

1946, printed 1980

Louis Faurer

Associated Names
Louis Faurer

Artist, American, 1916 - 2001

The image features a shadowy silhouette filling most of the frame, revealing a partial view of a person from the shoulders up. The individual is not clearly visible, appearing more like a shadow against a backdrop of architectural elements. The silhouette lacks distinguishable facial features or detailed hair due to the lighting condition. The background consists of reflective surfaces, showing streaks of light and reflections of a cityscape, including buildings, a streetlamp, and ornate window trim. The setting suggests an urban environment with overlapping textures and the interplay of light and shadow.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    gelatin silver print

  • Credit Line

    Joshua P. Smith Collection

  • Dimensions

    image: 26.7 x 29.2 cm (10 1/2 x 11 1/2 in.)
    sheet: 27.8 x 35.3 cm (10 15/16 x 13 7/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2001.128.26


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Joshua P. Smith, Washington, DC; gift to NGA, 2001.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

center verso in graphite: Self Portrait / 3rd AVE EL, 42 & 3rd / looking toward 1946 / Tudor City NYC / c 1980 Louis Faurer; lower right verso in graphite: JS

Wikidata ID

Q64157567

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