Aaron Siskind (American, 1903-1991), New York 6

Gelatin silver print, 1951, printed 1970s-80s, ink signed, titled, and dated lower margin, framed.

Image size 17 3/8 x 13 7/8 in.; Sheet size 20 x 16 in.; Frame dimensions 24 3/4 x 20 1/4 in.

Aaron Siskind's New York series captures textures and abstract compositions found in the urban environment of mid twentieth-century New York City. Through close-up images of peeling paint, weathered walls, frayed paper, and graffiti, Siskind transforms mundane surfaces into powerful, expressive compositions.

Image in beautiful condition, including when examined under raking light; some very light wear in margins, including small smudge left margin and several minor edge nicks.