Seymore (Lower West Side series) 1973

"Seymore (Lower West Side series)" is a black and white photograph taken by Milton Rogovin in 1973. Rogovin's series of photographs taken in the Lower West Side of Buffalo, New York document the lives of the working class and marginalized communities that lived there. Rogovin's work is known for its intimate portraits of individuals and their environments, often featuring a direct gaze and a sense of dignity. This particular photograph captures the quiet intensity of a young man, Seymore, as he sits and stares into the camera. The image is framed by a brick wall, highlighting the urban setting and the challenges of life in the neighborhood.