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Weegee (Arthur Fellig) — Murder in Hell's Kitchen
Weegee (Arthur Fellig)

Murder in Hell's Kitchen

A stark gelatin silver print by the legendary tabloid photographer Weegee captures the raw and unfiltered reality of violent crime on the gritty streets of Manhattan's Hell's Kitchen neighborhood. With his signature use of harsh flash photography, Fellig transforms a scene of tragedy into a visceral document of mid-century urban life, rendering deep shadows and stark highlights that amplify the drama of the moment. The image reflects Weegee's unflinching eye for the sensational, cementing his reputation as a chronicler of New York City's darkest corners.

Medium
Gelatin silver print, printed 1950s.

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October 1, 2013

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Weegee (Arthur Fellig), Murder in Hell's Kitchen

A stark gelatin silver print by the legendary tabloid photographer Weegee captures the raw and unfiltered reality of violent crime on the gritty streets of Manhattan's Hell's Kitchen neighborhood. With his signature use of harsh flash photography, Fellig transforms a scene of tragedy into a visceral document of mid-century urban life, rendering deep shadows and stark highlights that amplify the drama of the moment. The image reflects Weegee's unflinching eye for the sensational, cementing his reputation as a chronicler of New York City's darkest corners.

Medium
Gelatin silver print, printed 1950s.
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Dark Mood, 20th Century, Twentieth Century, Noir Aesthetic, Mid Century Modern, Male Artist, Documentary Photography, Gelatin Silver Print, American Photographer, Gritty Mood, Established Artist, Urban Subject, Crime Photography, Street Photography, Photojournalism, Black and White

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