Jimmy Webster (Lower West Side series) 1992

"Jimmy Webster (Lower West Side series)" is a 1992 black and white photograph by Milton Rogovin, a renowned photographer known for his documentation of working-class life. This photograph is part of Rogovin's "Lower West Side series," which captures the lives and work of residents in the Lower West Side of Buffalo, New York. The image showcases a young man, Jimmy Webster, standing on the steps of his home with a tool belt and a saw. The photograph portrays a sense of pride and resilience in the face of hardship, a characteristic of Rogovin's work that celebrates the dignity of everyday people.