New York, New York. A Harlem street scene

April 1943, printed later

Gordon Parks

Associated Names
Gordon Parks

Artist, American, 1912 - 2006

The image shows a street view from a slightly elevated position, looking down along the road in an urban setting. The horizon is placed towards the upper portion of the image, with buildings stretching into the distance. A large cross-shaped sign hangs prominently in the upper left area. On the right side, several multi-story buildings with fire escapes can be seen, and a streetlamp is positioned in the middle area, casting a shadow on the pavement. A person is walking on the sidewalk, with groups of people visible in the distance. The photo is in black and white, highlighting the architectural features and figures, and is captured with sharp clarity and straight lines typical of urban photography.
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Artwork overview


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Gordon Parks, New York; gift to the Corcoran Gallery of Art, Washington, DC, 1998; acquired by NGA, 2016.

Associated Names

Exhibition History

1997

  • Half Past Autumn: The Art of Gordon Parks, Corcoran Gallery of Art, Washington, DC, September 10, 1997 – January 11, 1998

Inscriptions

on verso, by Corcoran Gallery of Art, bottom right corner in graphite: CGA#022 [exhibition number for Half Past Autumn]

Wikidata ID

Q64154348

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