New York gezien vanaf het R.C.A. Building (tegenwoording GE Building), onderdeel van het Rockefeller Center, Verenigde Staten 1936

This black and white photograph, taken by Dutch photographer Wouter Cool in 1936, captures a breathtaking aerial view of New York City from the RCA Building, now known as the GE Building, in the Rockefeller Center. The photograph showcases the dense urban landscape of Midtown Manhattan, highlighting the impressive scale and density of the city's architecture. Cool's masterful use of light and shadow creates a dramatic and evocative image, drawing the viewer's eye to the distant horizon. The composition focuses on the skyscrapers, with Central Park visible in the foreground, offering a unique perspective on the city's growth and development in the mid-20th century. This photograph is a compelling example of Cool's urban photography, documenting the changing face of New York City.