Newspaper Vendor 1911 - 1916

"Newspaper Vendor" is a photo by Lewis Hine, a prominent social documentary photographer from the early 20th century. This photo, taken between 1911 and 1916, portrays a young boy selling newspapers on a city street. Hine's use of natural lighting and a candid composition creates a poignant moment, capturing the realities of child labor in the early 20th century. The boy's small stature and the busy street scene emphasize the challenges of working in such an environment. His stance, the pile of newspapers, and the blurred forms of passersby add to the picture's dynamism. Hine’s work is significant for its contribution to social reform movements.