New York, New York. A Harlem newsboy

April 1943, printed later

Gordon Parks

Associated Names
Gordon Parks

Artist, American, 1912 - 2006

The image shows a young child standing outdoors. The child is facing the camera, with a neutral expression. They have a smooth complexion, short hair, and are wearing a cap and a buttoned-up wool coat, which suggests cool weather. In the background, there are several posters and signs visible, one depicting a man with text about 'Adam Powell,' 'The Negro on The Home Front,' and 'People's Voice,' alongside an old building structure with text snippets. The background suggests an urban setting, possibly near a street.
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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 unknown hand, bottom center in graphite: 713475 LC-USW3 23996-E; by Corcoran Gallery of Art, bottom right corner in graphite: CGA024

Wikidata ID

Q64154359

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