St. Patrick's Day

March 1955, printed 1978

William Klein

Associated Names
William Klein

Artist, American, 1926 - 2022

This is a black and white photograph of a busy urban scene. The image captures several people in motion, some in the foreground and others in the background. The individuals appear slightly blurred, suggesting movement. Some are wearing coats and jackets. The photograph conveys a sense of hustle and bustle in a city setting.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    gelatin silver print

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Robert B. Menschel

  • Dimensions

    image: 19.7 × 29.9 cm (7 3/4 × 11 3/4 in.)
    sheet: 30.4 × 40.3 cm (11 15/16 × 15 7/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2019.180.2.11

Associated Artworks

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The image displays two individuals in motion. One person on the left is leaning sideways with an arm raised, wearing a dress with decorative elements. The person on the right is wearing a cap and a military-style coat. Their faces are blurred due to movement. In the background are buildings, a street, cars, a billboard with partially visible text, a lamp post, and pavement.

Dance in Brooklyn

William Klein

1954

This is a photograph of the cover of a book or catalog. The cover is black with textures that give it a slightly distressed appearance. Centered on the cover, within a lighter black square, the text reads "WILLIAM KLEIN NEW YORK 54/55" in bold, sans-serif typeface. The design is minimalistic, relying on the contrast between the raised letters and the dark background for visual impact.

New York 54/55

William Klein

1954

The image shows a young boy sitting on the ground beside the lower half of another person's body. The boy is against a checkered background, with his hands on his knees. He has short, curly hair and a neutral expression. The boy is wearing a patterned shirt with short sleeves. The standing person is wearing dark pants and a white shirt, with hands by their side; a ring is visible on one of their fingers. The background has a black-and-white checkered pattern, surrounded by advertisements for Chesterfield cigarettes and a telephone sign.

Spanish Harlem

William Klein

1954

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Robert B. Menschel, New York; gift to NGA, 2019.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

on verso, signed by artist, lower right in graphite: PORTFOLIO NY 1954-55 / No 35 William Klein; by artist, bottom center of mat below image in graphite: St Patrick’s Day

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