New York, New York

1946, printed 1980s

Louis Faurer

Associated Names
Louis Faurer

Artist, American, 1916 - 2001

This is a photograph of multiple layers of reflections in a storefront window. The image captures a complex interplay of elements, blending reflections with what lies beyond the glass. In the foreground, mannequins wearing a tuxedo are displayed in the window, and their reflections create an overlay with the busy street scene outside. Behind this, there is a reflection of a bus and pedestrians walking along the street. The scene is vibrant with movement and life, yet the reflections create a sense of separation from the busy everyday happenings. The photograph captures not just a moment but a layered narrative, combining the static display with the dynamic urban environment outside. The composition creates a juxtaposition between the interior display, the bustling street, and the reflection of the urban architecture.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    gelatin silver print

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Stephen G. Stein

  • Dimensions

    image/sheet: 22.4 × 32.6 cm (8 13/16 × 12 13/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2020.29.60


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Rhyolite Partnership JV, Bethesda, MD; Stephen G. Stein, Washington, DC, 25 April 2007; gift to NGA, 2020.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

on verso, signed by artist, center in graphite: N.Y. N.Y. ca 1946 / © 1946 Louis Faurer


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