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Ormond Gigli — Girls in Windows, New York City
Ormond Gigli

Girls in Windows, New York City

A striking and meticulously orchestrated photograph captures dozens of elegantly dressed women posed within the open windows of a soon-to-be-demolished Manhattan brownstone, creating a vivid grid of color and femininity against the urban façade. Gigli's masterful composition transforms the building's architecture into a dramatic stage, contrasting the vibrancy of the figures with the cold, industrial cityscape reflected in the windows. The chromogenic print's rich, saturated tones amplify the surreal and theatrical quality of the image, cementing it as an iconic work of mid-20th century photography.

Medium
Chromogenic print, printed later.

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April 1, 2014

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Ormond Gigli, Girls in Windows, New York City

A striking and meticulously orchestrated photograph captures dozens of elegantly dressed women posed within the open windows of a soon-to-be-demolished Manhattan brownstone, creating a vivid grid of color and femininity against the urban façade. Gigli's masterful composition transforms the building's architecture into a dramatic stage, contrasting the vibrancy of the figures with the cold, industrial cityscape reflected in the windows. The chromogenic print's rich, saturated tones amplify the surreal and theatrical quality of the image, cementing it as an iconic work of mid-20th century photography.

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

Related themes

20th Century, New York City, Mid Century Modern, Figure Photography, Color Photography, Male Artist, American Photographer, Chromogenic Print, Large Format, Group Portrait, Established Artist, Vibrant Colors, Playful Mood, Architectural Setting, Architectural Composition, Urban Scene

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