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Vintage 42nd Street Traffic Frenzy New York City in the 1970's,
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Description
Does anyone remember Nedicks?
What New York looked like in the 1970s.
Veteran photographer Mitchell Funk captures 42nd Street at night with a parade of glowing marquees framed by the streaking lights of frenzied Times Square traffic. Adding to the overall excitement of the image are exaggerated star patterns that emanate from the street lights and point to the sky.
The work is signed, dated, and numbered 2/15, lower right recto. printed later, Other sizes are available 40 x 60 and the fine art photograph is unframed. Printed on Hahnemühle Fine Art paper.
The uploaded video on 1stDibs is coming up a bit off color. Refer to the still images for more accurate color
Mitchell Funk is a pioneer of " Color Photography" In 1970 he participated in one of the first " Color Photography" shows at a major museum. Brooklyn Museum, show "Images en Couleur" . 1971 Included he was included in the visionary book "Frontiers of Photography" Time-Life. Color! American Photography Transformed. Amon Carter Museum. He has had more than 50 Photography Magazine Covers and has had covers on Newsweek, Fortune, New York Magazine and Life Magazine among others -
More Information
Documentation: Signed Period: 1950-1979 Creation Date: 1978 Styles / Movements: Abstract Expressionism, Color, Contemporary Incollect Reference #: 810761 -
Dimensions
W. 43 in; H. 29 in; W. 109.22 cm; H. 73.66 cm;
Message from Seller:
Robert Funk Fine Art in Miami offers an eclectic collection shaped by 45 years of experience, blending art with commercial perspectives. For inquiries or art advisory services, contact Robert Funk at decoypoet@yahoo.com or 305.857.0521.