Mulberry Street, San Gennaro Festival, New York City

1948

Sid Grossman

Associated Names
Sid Grossman

Artist, American, 1913 - 1955

This is a photograph of an indoor gathering with a bar or food counter surrounded by people. The scene shows various individuals engaged in conversation and enjoying food. In the foreground, a countertop is visible with bottles and sausages laid out. The lighting is low, creating a warm atmosphere, accentuated by hanging light bulbs. Blurred movement and diverse expressions from the patrons contribute to the animated energy of the space.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    gelatin silver print

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Stephen G. Stein

  • Dimensions

    image/sheet/mount: 23.5 × 33.4 cm (9 1/4 × 13 1/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2020.29.72

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: 5-19 / Mulberry St. 35 mm / Roll 33A #35/Best neg roll 6 / A; 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

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