New York

c. 1938

Helen Levitt

Associated Names
Helen Levitt

Artist, American, 1913 - 2009

This is a photograph of several individuals climbing a column. The image captures an urban setting with architectural details such as a large column and building facade. The column appears to be part of an ornate entrance, complete with decorative molding and pilasters on either side. The individuals in the image are suspended at various heights, one at the base holding onto the column and several others further up the column. The texture of the building and the atmosphere suggests a historical city environment. The composition focuses on both the vertical and horizontal alignment of architectural elements, emphasizing a sense of depth and movement.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    gelatin silver print

  • Credit Line

    Patrons' Permanent Fund

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 19.8 x 12.2 cm (7 13/16 x 4 13/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2001.67.131


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names

Inscriptions

upper center verso in graphite: AA; center verso in graphite: Helen Levitt / N.Y. c 1938

Wikidata ID

Q64154945

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