
Soldier saying Goodbye, Pennsylvania Station, New York
A poignant gelatin silver print by Alfred Eisenstaedt capturing an intimate farewell between a soldier and his loved one amid the bustling crowds of Pennsylvania Station in New York. Eisenstaedt's masterful use of light and shadow draws the viewer into this deeply personal moment, isolating the couple's embrace against the chaos of wartime departure. The image exemplifies Eisenstaedt's legendary ability to distill raw human emotion into a single, timeless frame.
- Medium
- Gelatin silver print.
- Spotted At
- Auction House · Phillips
🔨 Auction Lot
Photographs
October 1, 2014
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