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
2022.55.52
Art Historical Context
Rosalind Fox Solomon *New York* (7) is a striking silver print that captures the pulse of the city in the late 1980s. This square-format photograph, measuring an impressive 31½ × 31½ inches, exemplifies the medium's enduring appeal: gelatin silver prints produce rich tonal gradations and fine details, allowing for intimate yet monumental views of urban life. Solomon, an acclaimed American photographer, often documented human experiences with empathy and directness, and this work fits into her explorations of contemporary America during a transformative era. Created amid New York's vibrant yet...
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...