
Heyman's Butcher Shop, New York
A striking black-and-white photograph by Berenice Abbott capturing the bustling storefront of Heyman's Butcher Shop in New York City, showcasing the raw energy of urban commerce and everyday life. The gelatin silver print reveals Abbott's masterful use of light and shadow to document the textures of hanging meats, signage, and the surrounding street environment with sharp, documentary precision. This later print exemplifies Abbott's celebrated ability to immortalize the gritty, working-class character of New York City during its most dynamic era of growth and change.
- Medium
- Gelatin silver print, printed later.
- Spotted At
- Auction House · Phillips
🔨 Auction Lot
Photographs from the Collection of the Art Institute of Chicago
October 1, 2014
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