Little Man, Lower East Side, New York City Possibly 1939 - 1976

"Little Man, Lower East Side, New York City" is a black and white photograph taken by Lisette Model, a prominent street photographer known for her candid, intimate portraits of everyday people. The photograph captures a man in a fedora leaning against a cast iron post in the Lower East Side, New York. Taken sometime between 1939 and 1976, it exemplifies Model's sharp eye for detail and her ability to capture the essence of her subjects in the gritty urban landscape. The photograph conveys a sense of solitude and reflection, inviting viewers to contemplate the lives of those who inhabit the city's often overlooked corners.