Jackie (Lower West Side series) 1974

"Jackie (Lower West Side series)" (1974) is a black and white photograph by Milton Rogovin, a prominent American photographer known for his social documentary work. Rogovin's work focuses on capturing the lives of working-class people in the Lower West Side of Buffalo, New York. The image shows a man named Jackie sitting in front of a building, his pose suggestive of weariness and resignation. The composition is simple, drawing the viewer's attention to Jackie's stoic expression, captured with remarkable detail. This photograph, along with the rest of the Lower West Side series, exemplifies Rogovin's talent for documenting the struggles and resilience of the everyday person.