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Weegee (Arthur Fellig) — Watching Fire, Empire State Building in Background
Weegee (Arthur Fellig)

Watching Fire, Empire State Building in Background

Weegee captures a dramatic moment of firefighting with the iconic Empire State Building visible in the background. This gelatin silver print exemplifies his gritty, immediate approach to New York street photography.

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Gelatin silver print, printed 1950s.
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Auction House · Phillips

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October 12, 2022

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