Russian Ball, New York City 1976

"Russian Ball, New York City" is a black and white photograph by Larry Fink taken in 1976. This candid photograph captures a moment at a formal event, showcasing a woman in a beaded gown reaching for a glass of water at a table. The photograph, printed in gelatin silver, embodies Fink's distinctive style of street photography, focusing on the everyday lives of ordinary people and capturing moments of genuine human interaction. This image, part of Fink’s "Social Graces" series, showcases his talent for capturing the subtle details and unspoken emotions that define social gatherings.