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Leon Levinstein — Children in Window, New York
Leon Levinstein

Children in Window, New York

A powerful gelatin silver print by Leon Levinstein capturing children peering out from a window in New York City, their faces framing a moment of curiosity and urban life. Levinstein's signature close, intimate style draws the viewer directly into the scene, emphasizing the raw, unguarded expressions of his young subjects. The high-contrast black-and-white imagery reflects the gritty energy and humanity that defined his celebrated documentation of street life in mid-20th century New York.

Medium
Gelatin silver print, printed later.

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Important Photographs from the Collection of Dr. Anthony Terrana

April 2, 2013

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Leon Levinstein, Children in Window, New York

A powerful gelatin silver print by Leon Levinstein capturing children peering out from a window in New York City, their faces framing a moment of curiosity and urban life. Levinstein's signature close, intimate style draws the viewer directly into the scene, emphasizing the raw, unguarded expressions of his young subjects. The high-contrast black-and-white imagery reflects the gritty energy and humanity that defined his celebrated documentation of street life in mid-20th century New York.

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

Related themes

Humanist Photography, New York City, Mid Century Modern, Urban Life, Documentary Photography, Childhood, Gelatin Silver Print, American Photographer, Candid Portrait, Street Photography, Black and White, Social Realism

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