East Sixth Street, New York City Possibly 1962 - 2006

William Carter's photograph *East Sixth Street, New York City* is a stark black and white image depicting a fleeting moment in urban life. The composition focuses on a woman, seen from below, as she carries a suitcase up a dimly lit stairwell. The subject's blurry form and the shadows cast by the railings add to the sense of anonymity and fleetingness. Carter's use of light and shadow create a stark contrast, highlighting the architectural details of the stairwell and the woman's movement. The work is likely from the late 1960s, capturing the everyday life of New York City's inhabitants in a style that would be considered street photography.