Atlantic City Boardwalk 1973 - 1978

Richard Gordon’s black and white photograph, “Atlantic City Boardwalk,” taken between 1973 and 1978, depicts a close-up view of a framed poster featuring various palm prints. The image is composed of several close-up shots, showing hands of different sizes in various positions. The photograph is a stark reminder of the human presence in the city, and it is reminiscent of the city's history as a place of amusement and entertainment. Gordon’s work often focused on urban environments and the lives of ordinary people. This photograph, with its stark composition and focus on the details of human hands, is a quintessential example of his photographic style.