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Leon Levinstein — New York
Leon Levinstein

New York

A striking black-and-white photograph by Leon Levinstein capturing the raw energy and gritty humanity of New York City's streets. Levinstein's signature close-up perspective draws viewers into an intimate yet unsettling encounter with urban life, emphasizing the physicality and texture of his subjects. The gelatin silver print renders the scene in rich tonal contrasts, reflecting Levinstein's bold and uncompromising vision as a street photographer.

Medium
Gelatin silver print, printed later.

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Photographs from the Art Institute of Chicago - Online Only

December 22, 2014

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Leon Levinstein, New York

A striking black-and-white photograph by Leon Levinstein capturing the raw energy and gritty humanity of New York City's streets. Levinstein's signature close-up perspective draws viewers into an intimate yet unsettling encounter with urban life, emphasizing the physicality and texture of his subjects. The gelatin silver print renders the scene in rich tonal contrasts, reflecting Levinstein's bold and uncompromising vision as a street photographer.

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

Related themes

City Life, Mid-Twentieth Century, Documentary, American, Photograph, People, Urban, Street Photography, Black and White, Contemporary

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