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Helen Levitt — New York (children playing)
Helen Levitt

New York (children playing)

Helen Levitt's photograph captures children at play on the streets of New York, celebrating the spontaneity and joy of urban childhood. Her work documents the everyday life and street culture of the city with warmth and observational skill.

Medium
Gelatin silver print, printed later.

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October 11, 2023

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Helen Levitt, New York (children playing)

Helen Levitt's photograph captures children at play on the streets of New York, celebrating the spontaneity and joy of urban childhood. Her work documents the everyday life and street culture of the city with warmth and observational skill.

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

Related themes

New York, Social Life, Documentary, American, Levitt, Gelatin Silver Print, Urban, Everyday Life, Children, Social Documentary, Street Photography, Candid, Humanist

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