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Berenice Abbott — Lower Broadway, Bowling Green and Bay
Berenice Abbott

Lower Broadway, Bowling Green and Bay

A sweeping gelatin silver print by Berenice Abbott capturing the dynamic urban landscape of Lower Manhattan, where the grandeur of Broadway converges with the open expanse of Bowling Green and the distant shimmer of the bay. Abbott's masterful use of light and shadow emphasizes the architectural monumentality of the surrounding buildings, contrasting with the bustling street life below. The image reflects Abbott's celebrated documentary vision, preserving the raw energy and scale of New York City during a pivotal moment in its history.

Medium
Gelatin silver print.

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Photographs from the Art Institute of Chicago - Online Only

December 22, 2014

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Berenice Abbott, Lower Broadway, Bowling Green and Bay

A sweeping gelatin silver print by Berenice Abbott capturing the dynamic urban landscape of Lower Manhattan, where the grandeur of Broadway converges with the open expanse of Bowling Green and the distant shimmer of the bay. Abbott's masterful use of light and shadow emphasizes the architectural monumentality of the surrounding buildings, contrasting with the bustling street life below. The image reflects Abbott's celebrated documentary vision, preserving the raw energy and scale of New York City during a pivotal moment in its history.

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

Related themes

Photography, 20th Century, New York City, Bold, New York, Modernist Photography, Documentary, Architectural, American, Modernist, Straight Photography, Documentary Photography, Early 20th Century, Gelatin Silver Print, American Photographer, Historical, Modern, Urban Landscape, Female Artist, Architecture, Street Photography, Black and White

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