Wherever You Look, You See The Chrysler Building, Chelsea
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Description
Peek-a-boo! Wherever You Look, You See The Chrysler Building. Viewed from Chelsea, with warm golden light, the Art Deco crown peeks out from among other boxy high-rises that compose the New York Skyline as seen in 2002. Even though the Chrysler Building is tiny in the frame, its distinctive shape makes it immediately identifiable
The image is part of a new epic exhibition, Mitchell Funk Photographs The Chrysler Building for 50 Years.
The Chrysler Building is one of the most photographed buildings in the world. Yet Mitchell Funk's photographs of it are anything but a tourist snapshot. For over 50 years, Funk has been celebrating and rediscovering it visually in a way that exemplifies the innovative spirit of its creators.
The work is signed, dated, and numbered 3/15 in the lower right recto corner, with other sizes available. 40 x 60 , It is unframed and printed later. Printed on Hahnemühle Fine Art paper
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 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 Origin: United States, New York Period: 2000-2021 Materials: Inkjet Archival Print Condition: Excellent Creation Date: 2002 Styles / Movements: Color Field, Post Impressionism, Contemporary Incollect Reference #: 841517 -
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.