Girl on a Swing, Pitt Street, New York

1938

Walter Rosenblum

Associated Names
Walter Rosenblum

Artist, American, 1919 - 2006

This is a photograph of a swing set with a nearby bridge structure. The swing set is in motion, set on dirt surrounded by concrete, with a large bridge archway in the background. The bridge extends to the right with metalwork, while tall buildings frame the scene. A wrought iron fence runs parallel to the swing. The image captures the contrast between urban architecture and recreational equipment.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    gelatin silver print

  • Credit Line

    Patrons' Permanent Fund

  • Dimensions

    image: 18.8 x 24.1 cm (7 3/8 x 9 1/2 in.)
    sheet: 19.8 x 25 cm (7 13/16 x 9 13/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2001.67.184

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names

Inscriptions

center verso in black ink: "Girl on Swing" / Pitt St. N.Y. 1938 / Walter Rosenblum

Wikidata ID

Q64169904

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