
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.
- Spotted At
- Auction House · Phillips
🔨 Auction Lot
Photographs
October 1, 2013
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