Little Man, Lower East Side, New York City

1939-1942, printed 1976

Lisette Model

Associated Names
Lisette Model

Artist, American, born Austria-Hungary, 1901 - 1983

The image shows a man in an urban setting, leaning against an ornate post. He has a rugged face with distinct features, including a prominent nose, bushy eyebrows, and a thick beard. His expression seems contemplative. His hair is gray and visible beneath a tilted brimmed hat. He is standing with his left arm resting on the post and his right hand in his coat pocket. The man is wearing a thick overcoat with a checkered scarf layered underneath, suitable for colder weather. In the background, there are blurred shapes of people and vehicles, suggesting a busy city street environment.
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Associated Artworks

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The image shows a man sitting on a folding stool with his arms resting on his lap. He is wearing a straw hat with a flat brim, a dark jacket over a shirt and tie, light-colored trousers, and lace-up boots. Around his neck hangs a sign that reads "AVEUGLE," and he is holding an object in his hands. The background features a textured stone or concrete wall with a partially visible sign and some litter on the ground.

Blind Man, Paris

Lisette Model

1933

The image depicts a woman seated on a wooden chair from the back. She is wearing a wide-brimmed hat with a dark band and a decorative black flower on the side, along with a black dress with a white lace collar. It seems like she is holding a walking stick in one hand. The scene includes other wicker chairs, a window reflecting foliage, and a blurred umbrella structure in the background, indicating an outdoor café setting.

Famous Gambler, Monte Carlo

Lisette Model

1929

This black-and-white photograph shows two elderly women seated in a booth at the Pierre Hotel in New York City during what appears to be a formal fashion event. Both wear dark clothing and elaborate headpieces. The woman on the left wears a structured hat with a sheer polka-dot veil. She rests her face in her right hand and looks slightly to the side, her lips parted. The woman on the right wears a larger, textured headpiece—possibly fur or feathers—and multiple strands of pearls. She turns to her right and looks beyond the frame, mouth slightly open. The table in front of them has three fluted glasses with clear liquid, one is cut off by the bottom frame. The woman on the left holds a glass with white liquid. A beveled glass ashtray is on the table, partially obscured by a small jug. The photograph has strong light and shadow contrasts.

Fashion Show, Hotel Pierre, New York City

Lisette Model

1940

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Mr. and Mrs. David C. Ruttenberg, Chicago, IL; gift to NGA, 2002.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

on verso, signed by artist, center in graphite: Lisette Model; upper left in graphite: 28

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