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Bruce Davidson — East 100th Street, New York
Bruce Davidson

East 100th Street, New York

A striking black-and-white gelatin silver print by Bruce Davidson, this image captures the raw and intimate reality of life on East 100th Street in East Harlem during the late 1960s. Davidson spent years embedded within this New York community, producing a landmark documentary series that revealed both the hardship and resilience of its residents with unflinching honesty. The rich tonal depth of the gelatin silver process lends the work a timeless, tactile quality that underscores the enduring humanity at the heart of Davidson's vision.

Medium
Gelatin silver print, printed later.

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May 19, 2016

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Bruce Davidson, East 100th Street, New York

A striking black-and-white gelatin silver print by Bruce Davidson, this image captures the raw and intimate reality of life on East 100th Street in East Harlem during the late 1960s. Davidson spent years embedded within this New York community, producing a landmark documentary series that revealed both the hardship and resilience of its residents with unflinching honesty. The rich tonal depth of the gelatin silver process lends the work a timeless, tactile quality that underscores the enduring humanity at the heart of Davidson's vision.

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

Related themes

Community Portrait, Photography, 20th Century, Humanist Photography, New York City, Street, New York, Documentary, Urban Life, American, Documentary Photography, Mid-20th Century, Gelatin Silver Print, American Photographer, Melancholic, Urban, Street Photography, Photojournalism, Gritty, Black and White, Social Realism

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