Woman with Shawl, New York City Possibly 1942 - 1976

Lisette Model's "Woman with Shawl, New York City" is a powerful black and white photograph likely captured between 1942 and 1976. Model, known for her street photography, captures a woman wrapped in a shawl, seated on a stoop. The woman's expressive face and gesture, seemingly pointing towards an off-camera subject, creates an engaging narrative. The composition's emphasis on the woman's form, the textured shawl, and the urban background contribute to the photograph's raw, candid aesthetic, a hallmark of Model's style. The image is a poignant portrayal of everyday life in New York City.