Long Island, New York 1978

"Long Island, New York" is a black and white photograph taken by John Gossage in 1978. The photograph depicts a suburban home in Long Island, New York, framed by a tree in the foreground, typical of Gossage's work in documenting everyday life in America. Gossage's work has been described as being both documentary and poetic, capturing moments of quietude and reflection in the seemingly ordinary. The photograph is part of a series of works that Gossage created during the 1970s, exploring the landscape and architecture of Long Island.