New York c. 1938 - 1939

"New York" is a black and white photograph by Helen Levitt, taken between 1938 and 1939. The photograph captures two women, one in a fur coat and a hat adorned with a flower, the other in a large hat, sitting in a subway car. Levitt is known for her street photography, capturing candid moments of everyday life in New York City. This photograph, with its simple composition and focus on the women's faces, exemplifies her talent for capturing the unique beauty and quiet dignity of ordinary people in the city. The photograph is a poignant example of Levitt's commitment to social realism, a style that emphasized the lives of working-class people.