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Danny Lyon — 'scrambles Track, Joliet, Ill.'
Danny Lyon

'scrambles Track, Joliet, Ill.'

A dynamic and gritty photograph capturing the raw energy of motorcycle scrambles racing on a dirt track in Joliet, Illinois. Lyon's characteristic documentary style immerses the viewer in the visceral world of motorcycle culture, emphasizing the speed, dust, and physicality of the sport. The image reflects Lyon's deep personal immersion in his subjects, a hallmark of his groundbreaking work chronicling American subcultures in the 1960s.

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March 24, 2020

Estimate: $10,000$15,000

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Danny Lyon, 'scrambles Track, Joliet, Ill.'

A dynamic and gritty photograph capturing the raw energy of motorcycle scrambles racing on a dirt track in Joliet, Illinois. Lyon's characteristic documentary style immerses the viewer in the visceral world of motorcycle culture, emphasizing the speed, dust, and physicality of the sport. The image reflects Lyon's deep personal immersion in his subjects, a hallmark of his groundbreaking work chronicling American subcultures in the 1960s.

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Sotheby's, New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris

Related themes

Dynamic, Action, Documentary, American, Photograph, Sports, Motion, Candid, Black and White, Contemporary

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