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Louis Faurer — Viva, New York City
Louis Faurer

Viva, New York City

A dynamic street photograph capturing the raw energy and spontaneity of New York City life, rendered in the rich tonal contrasts characteristic of Faurer's deeply personal vision. The gelatin silver print, produced in 1991, reflects Faurer's masterful command of light and shadow to evoke a sense of emotional immediacy and urban poetry. His intimate approach transforms an ordinary city moment into a charged, lyrical document of mid-twentieth-century American life.

Medium
Gelatin silver print, printed 1991.

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November 2, 2017

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Louis Faurer, Viva, New York City

A dynamic street photograph capturing the raw energy and spontaneity of New York City life, rendered in the rich tonal contrasts characteristic of Faurer's deeply personal vision. The gelatin silver print, produced in 1991, reflects Faurer's masterful command of light and shadow to evoke a sense of emotional immediacy and urban poetry. His intimate approach transforms an ordinary city moment into a charged, lyrical document of mid-twentieth-century American life.

Medium
Gelatin silver print, printed 1991.
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

20th Century, Humanist Photography, New York City, Mid Century Modern, Urban Life, Male Artist, Documentary Style, Gelatin Silver Print, American Photographer, Noir Mood, Postwar Era, Street Photography, Candid Portraiture, Black and White, Candid Photography

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