Garry Winogrand

New York City (Woman in Phone Booth, Leg Up)

Maker

Garry Winogrand (American, 1928-1984)

Title

New York City (Woman in Phone Booth, Leg Up)

Year

1972

Medium

Materials/Techniques

Techniques

Identification

Edition

99/100

Credit / Object Number

Credit

Gift of Mr. Frederick J. Myerson

Object Number

82.303.11

Type

Exhibition History

Urban America, 1930-1970
Dec 01, 2006 – Feb 25, 2007

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Much influenced by Robert Frank's The Americans, Winogrand pursued a personal definition of documentary photography. Much of his work portrayed people on the streets or in public spaces. He had a particular gift for capturing their spirit through their body language. By employing unusual viewpoints or cropping in his compositions, he emphasized the chaotic energy of his subjects in their environment.

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Garry Winogrand (American, 1928-1984)
New York City (Woman in Phone Booth, Leg Up), 1972
Gelatin silver print
Gift of Mr. Frederick J. Myerson 82.303.11

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