Central Park Plaza: Hotel Sherry Netherland (Center), Hotel Savoy Plaza (Right), Manhattan, Angle: From 58th Street and Fifth Avenue, Manhattan 1937
bereniceabbott
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building study
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black and white photography
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sculpture
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black and white format
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black and white
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monochrome photography
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prototype of a building
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monochrome
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historical building
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statue
"Central Park Plaza: Hotel Sherry Netherland (Center), Hotel Savoy Plaza (Right), Manhattan, Angle: From 58th Street and Fifth Avenue, Manhattan" is a 1937 photograph by Berenice Abbott, depicting the iconic New York City skyline. Taken from a street-level perspective, Abbott uses a stark black-and-white aesthetic to highlight the architectural grandeur of the Hotel Sherry Netherland and Hotel Savoy Plaza, emphasizing their towering presence against the backdrop of Central Park. The photograph captures the urban landscape of New York City, reflecting Abbott's interest in documenting the city's architectural and social transformation during the era.
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