5th Avenue at 51st Street, New York City

published 1900

American 20th Century, Detroit Photographic Company

Associated Names
Detroit Photographic Company

Publisher, American, c. 1895 - 1932

The image shows a street view of Fifth Avenue at Fifty-First Street in New York City. Various buildings line the street, presenting a mix of architectural styles. The composition leads the eye along the street, showcasing buildings with intricate details on the left, contrasting with newer structures in the distance. The horizon displays a line of buildings against a pale blue sky with scattered clouds. The color palette includes earthy browns and grays, with accents of soft blue from the sky. Horse-drawn carriages and pedestrians can be seen on the street, adding to the lively scene. The image captures architectural details of the historic cityscape from the early 1900s.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    photo-chromolithograph

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Mary and Dan Solomon

  • Dimensions

    image/sheet: 17.4 × 22.8 cm (6 7/8 × 9 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2018.177.270


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Christopher Cardozo, St. Paul, MN; Mary and Dan Solomon, Monarch Beach, CA; gift to NGA, 2018.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

stamped lower left: 53618 FIFTH AVENUE AT FIFTY-FIRST STREET, NEW YORK CITY.; lower right: Copyright, 1900. / BY DETROIT PHOTOGRAPHIC CO.


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