Coney Island, New York 1947 - 1948

"Coney Island, New York" (1947-1948) by Sid Grossman is a candid black and white photograph capturing a snapshot of life at Coney Island, a famous amusement park and beach in New York City. The photo, cropped from a larger image, focuses on a group of people, primarily showing the legs of a man and woman in bathing suits. Grossman's work often explored the social realities of New York City, documenting the daily lives of its diverse population. The gritty realism and informal composition of this photograph exemplify Grossman's approach to street photography, capturing a fleeting moment of human interaction and urban life.