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Berenice Abbott — Fishermen, Fulton Street Dock, New York
Berenice Abbott

Fishermen, Fulton Street Dock, New York

A striking black-and-white photograph by Berenice Abbott capturing the gritty, working-class atmosphere of the Fulton Street Dock in New York City, where fishermen gather amid the bustling waterfront. Abbott's masterful use of light and shadow emphasizes the textures of the dock environment, from weathered wood to the figures of the workers themselves. As part of her celebrated documentation of New York City, this gelatin silver print reflects Abbott's deep commitment to preserving the urban landscape and the lives of its everyday inhabitants.

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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Berenice Abbott, Fishermen, Fulton Street Dock, New York

A striking black-and-white photograph by Berenice Abbott capturing the gritty, working-class atmosphere of the Fulton Street Dock in New York City, where fishermen gather amid the bustling waterfront. Abbott's masterful use of light and shadow emphasizes the textures of the dock environment, from weathered wood to the figures of the workers themselves. As part of her celebrated documentation of New York City, this gelatin silver print reflects Abbott's deep commitment to preserving the urban landscape and the lives of its everyday inhabitants.

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

Related themes

20th Century, Dock, Documentary, American, Gelatin Silver Print, Urban Landscape, Black and White

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