Weegee

American, born Ukraine (Austria), 1899 - 1968

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The image features a white silhouette shape against a black background, forming an abstract figure resembling an astronaut floating in space. The shape suggests a helmet on one end and arms and legs extending outwards. The abstract representation allows for connections to space exploration or a celestial journey, reimagining traditional forms in a minimalist style.
Weegee, Human Cannonball, c. 1952, gelatin silver print, Patrons' Permanent Fund, 2001.67.224

Human Cannonball

Weegee · c. 1952 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2001.67.224

This is a photograph of a boxing match with a motion effect. The image captures a boxer landing a punch on his opponent in a sequence of staggered positions, set in a boxing ring with a dark background and a few ceiling lights. The boxer in focus wears light shorts, while his opponent is shown in dark shorts with a repeated motion effect. Spectators and photographers can be seen in the background, partially obstructed by the ropes of the ring.
Weegee, United Press Association, Title from caption on object: “The Eyes Have It”, 1952, gelatin silver print with applied color, Gift of Mary and Dan Solomon, 2018.177.592

Title from caption on object: “The Eyes Have It”

Weegee, United Press Association · 1952 · gelatin silver print with applied color ·  Accession ID  2018.177.592

This is a photograph of a prison cell with two individuals lying on the floor. The image shows a barred door with individuals inside the cell. The lighting emphasizes the figures inside the cell, and the floor is scattered with debris. The overall tone is somber, capturing a moment of stillness. The photograph is in black and white. There is a pair of pants partially visible on the right side of the image. The photo conveys themes of restriction, vulnerability, and the harsh realities of imprisonment.
Weegee, Drunk Tank, 1950, gelatin silver print, Gift of Norman and Carolyn K. Carr, 2011.92.2

Drunk Tank

Weegee · 1950 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2011.92.2

This is a black and white photograph of a group of young individuals in an outdoor setting. One person is holding a toy revolver, pointing it upwards. The background shows large buildings. The lighting highlights the subjects in the foreground against the darker structures in the background, capturing a moment of communal interaction.
Weegee, Boy Shooting "Zip" Gun in Air near Manhattan Police Headquarters, Mulberry and Mott Streets (Section Called "Little Italy"), New York City, 1948, gelatin silver print, Patrons' Permanent Fund, 2001.67.223

Boy Shooting "Zip" Gun in Air near Manhattan Police Headquarters, Mulberry and Mott Streets (Section Called "Little Italy"), New York City

Weegee · 1948 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2001.67.223

The image depicts two women from the waist up. The woman in front is facing the camera, with closed eyes and a tilted head. She has dark wavy hair, a dress with crochet detailing, and her hands clasped near her face. The woman in the background is slightly blurred, wearing earrings. The background is dark with a glass and circular table visible. A trombone partially obstructs the view, its shiny surface catching the light.
Weegee, At a Night Club, 1946, gelatin silver print, Gift of Norman and Carolyn K. Carr, 2010.104.1

At a Night Club

Weegee · 1946 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2010.104.1

The image shows two people, with only parts of their bodies visible. The foreground is dominated by the back of a man's head and shoulder, with short, close-cut hair. He wears a dark garment with "PURITAN" embroidered in bold, white lettering. In the background, a woman is captured in three-quarters profile, looking towards the man or past him. She has dark hair styled away from her face and is wearing a patterned garment with a floral design. The setting is dimly lit, with a dark background that highlights the subjects.
Weegee, Puritan, 1945, printed 1960s, gelatin silver print, Patrons' Permanent Fund, 2001.67.222

Puritan

Weegee · 1945, printed 1960s · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2001.67.222

The image shows a man seated behind a chain-link barrier. He is leaning sideways, with one arm resting on a surface and the other bent at the elbow. The man appears youthful, with short, neatly combed hair and a direct gaze. He is dressed in a dark jacket over a light-colored shirt, and his hands are visible, resting casually on his lap and a nearby tire. The setting appears to be an enclosed space, possibly a room with plain walls and minimal furnishings. There is a hat hanging on the wall above and some tools visible in the upper part of the image. The background is plain and slightly dim.
Weegee, Frank Pape, Arrested for Homicide, November 10, 1944, printed 1960s, gelatin silver print, Patrons' Permanent Fund, 2001.67.221

Frank Pape, Arrested for Homicide, November 10

Weegee · 1944, printed 1960s · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2001.67.221

The image shows two women standing closely together. The woman on the left is bending one knee with her foot on a chair, while making an "OK" hand gesture and smiling broadly. The woman on the right is also smiling, wearing a hat with feathers. Both women are dressed in dark dresses with ornate details, with the woman on the right wearing a necklace and flower, and the woman on the left having a watch on her wrist. The background is dimly lit with indistinct objects that suggest an indoor setting, possibly a nightclub or dance hall, with seated people nearby.
Weegee, Bowery Entertainers, 1944, gelatin silver print, Gift of Norman and Carolyn K. Carr, 2011.92.1

Bowery Entertainers

Weegee · 1944 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2011.92.1

The image displays two women standing side by side from the waist up. The woman on the left has short hair and is smiling, wearing a fur coat over a dark dress and gloves. She is adorned with a tiara, necklace, earrings, bracelet, and a floral bouquet. The woman on the right has shoulder-length hair with a flower decoration, wearing a fur stole over a dress and holding a clutch purse. She accessorizes with a necklace, earrings, and a bracelet. The background is dark with a side of a car faintly visible.
Weegee, Mrs. George Washington Kavanaugh and her Daughter Leonora Warner, 1943, gelatin silver print, Patrons' Permanent Fund, 2001.67.218

Mrs. George Washington Kavanaugh and her Daughter Leonora Warner

Weegee · 1943 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2001.67.218

This vertical, black and white photograph focuses on a dark-haired, barefoot man of short stature wearing a diaper and party hat, which bears the year, 1943. His left hand, to our right, reaches overhead and rests on a bar. His left foot perches on the footrail, and he holds a full glass to his pursed lips. He is surrounded by a black field, which eventually becomes evident as people wearing dark suits, their heads cropped by the top edge of the image.
Weegee, Shorty, the Bowery Cherub, New Year's Eve at Sammy's Bar, 1943, gelatin silver print, Patrons' Permanent Fund, 2001.67.216

Shorty, the Bowery Cherub, New Year's Eve at Sammy's Bar

Weegee · 1943 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2001.67.216