
Selected Images of New York City
William Klein's "Selected Images of New York City" comprises two gelatin silver prints created from the photographer's iconic work documenting the energy and chaos of 1950s Manhattan. Klein's bold, high-contrast aesthetic and experimental compositional techniques captured the raw vitality of urban street life with an immediacy that challenged conventional photography of the era. These later prints represent Klein's significant contribution to photojournalism and modern photography, showcasing his distinctive visual language that merged documentary practice with avant-garde sensibilities.
- Medium
- Two gelatin silver prints, printed later.
- Spotted At
- Auction House · Phillips
🔨 Auction Lot
Photographs
April 2, 2025
Lot 55
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