Untitled c. 1965

Beuford Smith's "Untitled" (c. 1965) is a striking black-and-white photograph that captures the everyday life of New Yorkers in the mid-20th century. The photograph shows a man standing in a subway station, seemingly lost in thought, his face obscured by shadows. The man's reflection in the mirrored glass panel to the right of the frame reveals a different side of him, while the man in the background waits, possibly for a train. This composition evokes the bustling urban environment and the hidden emotions beneath everyday facades, a theme that Smith often explored in his work.