Sweet as a Peach, Harlem, New York City

1963

Herman Howard

Associated Names
Herman Howard

Artist, American, 1942 - 1980

The image is a photograph of an urban street scene with a slightly blurred figure in motion against a backdrop of posters. The scene is dimly lit, casting deep shadows and high contrast. The background features worn posters advertising various products and events, such as canned peaches and meetings or shows. The image conveys a sense of gritty realism, emphasizing the dynamic atmosphere of a bustling urban environment. The central figure's movement suggests energy and speed against the static textures of the urban landscape.
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Artwork history & notes

Provenance

(Bruce Silverstein Gallery, New York); NGA purchase, 2022.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

on verso, signed by artist, lower right in graphite: Photo by / Herman Howard; by unknown hand, bottom center in graphite: HH0-0000-SP


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