Mulberry Street Shrine, San Gennaro Festival, New York City

1948

Sid Grossman

Associated Names
Sid Grossman

Artist, American, 1913 - 1955

The image shows a blurred view of part of a seated bust or statue in the background, surrounded by lights and a floral garland. The features of the statue are indistinct due to dim lighting and motion blur. In the foreground, there are three individuals, each partially obscured with blurred facial features and dark hairstyles. Their positions relative to the background suggest they are moving through the scene. They appear to be wearing dark clothing. Their faces are indistinct, leaving little information about their expressions or features. The lighting is low, and the background setting is richly decorated, possibly indicating an ornate environment. The atmosphere of the image is obscure, creating a sense of movement and depth while focusing on the interplay between light, shadows, and structure.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    gelatin silver print

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Stephen G. Stein

  • Dimensions

    image/sheet: 34.29 × 22.86 cm (13 1/2 × 9 in.)
    mount: 46.9 × 35 cm (18 7/16 × 13 3/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2020.29.70


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Estate of Sid Grossman, New York; Rhyolite Partnership JV, Bethesda, MD; Stephen G. Stein, Washington, DC, 25 April 2007; gift to NGA, 2020.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

on verso, by unknown hand, upper left in graphite: Mulberry / Roll 33A Neg #36/Best neg roll 6 / A / (signed on verso of board which has been removed; center stamped in black ink: This photograph if purchased is for your publication / only and must not be syndicated, rented, loaned, nor used / for advertising purposes without written permission. / The customary credit line will be appreciated. Sid Grossman; on verso of mount, by artist, bottom right in graphite: Mulberry


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