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Leon Levinstein — Handball players, Houston Street, New York
Leon Levinstein

Handball players, Houston Street, New York

A dynamic street photograph capturing the raw energy and physicality of handball players in action on Houston Street, New York City. Levinstein's signature close-up, gritty style immerses the viewer in the urban scene, emphasizing the muscular tension and movement of the figures against the backdrop of the city. The rich tonal contrasts of the gelatin silver print heighten the drama and immediacy of this fleeting moment of street-level athletic competition.

Medium
Gelatin silver print, printed later.

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Photographs Evening & Day

October 5, 2016

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Leon Levinstein, Handball players, Houston Street, New York

A dynamic street photograph capturing the raw energy and physicality of handball players in action on Houston Street, New York City. Levinstein's signature close-up, gritty style immerses the viewer in the urban scene, emphasizing the muscular tension and movement of the figures against the backdrop of the city. The rich tonal contrasts of the gelatin silver print heighten the drama and immediacy of this fleeting moment of street-level athletic competition.

Medium
Gelatin silver print, printed later.
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Figure, Documentary, American, Photograph, Gelatin Silver Print, Urban, Sports, Mid-Century, Street Photography, Black and White

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