Untitled (Lower West Side series) 1974

Milton Rogovin’s 1974 photograph, “Untitled (Lower West Side series)” is a stark black and white image capturing a man standing on a street in the Lower West Side of New York City. The man, wearing a striped tank top and suspenders, is leaning against a building with a weathered wooden door, creating a sense of urban grit and everyday life. Rogovin’s series explored the lives of the working class in the Lower West Side, often focusing on the lives of the neighborhood’s residents. This photograph, with its focus on a single individual, evokes a sense of both vulnerability and resilience. Rogovin's meticulous attention to detail, evident in the texture of the building and the man's clothing, creates a sense of intimacy and connection with the subject.