New York
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gelatin silver print
Dimensions
image: 80.01 × 80.01 cm (31 1/2 × 31 1/2 in.) sheet: 108.59 × 101.6 cm (42 3/4 × 40 in.)
Classification
Photograph
Department
CPH
Museum
National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.
Credit
Gift of Annie and Paul Mahon
Accession Number
2022.55.18
Art Historical Context
Rosalind Fox Solomon *New York* (1987) is a striking gelatin silver print that invites visitors to immerse themselves in the pulsating energy of late-1980s Manhattan. This square-format image, measuring 31½ × 31½ inches80.01 × 80.01 cm), exemplifies the medium's timeless appeal: gelatin silver prints produce rich tonal gradations and fine details, making them a staple of fine art photography for their archival quality and emotive depth. Solomon, a renowned American photographer, often explored urban life and human portraits with unflinching intimacy, capturing the grit and glamour of city stre...
About the Artist
Rosalind Fox Solomon
Rosalind Fox Solomon (1930–2025) was a pioneering American photographer whose unflinching black-and-white portraits captured the raw edges of human experience, from rituals and suffering to resilience amid adversity. Born Rosalind Fox on April 2, 1930, in Highland Park, Illinois, she graduated from Goucher College in 1951 with a degree in political science. After marrying businessman Joel W. Solom...