The Leg, Los Angeles 1949

Max Yavno's 1949 photograph "The Leg, Los Angeles" is a striking example of American street photography. It captures the iconic "Hollywood" leg sculpture, a once-famous roadside attraction in Los Angeles. Yavno masterfully utilizes chiaroscuro lighting, emphasizing the leg's form against the dark background. This contrasts the sleek, modern architecture of the sculpture with the surrounding urban landscape. The photograph captures the quintessential allure and ephemerality of American consumer culture in the post-war era.