Selwyn, 42nd Street, New York

1955, printed 1980s

William Klein

Associated Names
William Klein

Artist, American, 1926 - 2022

This is a black and white photograph of a city street scene at night. In the image, a reflective car is parked near a theater entrance. The theater marquee illuminates the names Kirk Douglas, Cesar Romero, and Leo Genn in films. The theater is named "SELWYN." People are seen walking on the paved street under the bright lights, creating a busy urban atmosphere.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    gelatin silver print

  • Credit Line

    Patrons' Permanent Fund

  • Dimensions

    image: 45.4 x 33.5 cm (17 7/8 x 13 3/16 in.)
    sheet: 50.2 x 40.5 cm (19 3/4 x 15 15/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2001.67.121

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names

Inscriptions

upper left verso in graphite: 10; lower left verso in graphite: Selwyn, 42nd Street, New York 1955; lower right verso in graphite: William Klein

Wikidata ID

Q64170724

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