
'mexico City' (maguey And Laundry)
A candid street scene captures the quiet rhythms of everyday life in Mexico City, where a towering maguey plant stands alongside hanging laundry, suggesting the intimate relationship between the natural and domestic worlds. Levitt's characteristic eye for poetic detail transforms an ordinary moment into a layered composition that speaks to the textures and routines of urban life. The image reflects her lifelong dedication to finding beauty and humanity in unguarded, fleeting scenes.
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- Auction House · Sotheby's
🔨 Auction Lot
Photographs
April 5, 2019
Estimate: $10,000 – $15,000
Lot 9
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