The Cleveland Museum of Art

Collection Online as of October 1, 2023

Friends, East 105th Street, East Harlem, New York

1952, printed later

Walter Rosenblum

(American, 1919–2006)

American, 20th century

Gelatin silver print, gold-toned

Image: 23.1 x 16.9 cm (9 1/8 x 6 5/8 in.); Paper: 25.1 x 20.2 cm (9 7/8 x 7 15/16 in.)

Gift of the Rosenblum Family 2017.87

© Walter Rosenblum

Location

not on view

Description

For Walter Rosenblum, photographing was a way of making an emotional connection with his subjects. He did not come to a place for a few days, take pictures, and leave; he visited regularly over months or even years. Rosenblum strove, through photography, to demonstrate the humanity and courage of individuals who survive, and even experience joy, in stressful environments. He especially enjoyed shooting children and revealing their innocence, openness, and imagination.

Inscriptions

Inscription

Written in pencil on verso: “Friends/East 105 St. NY 1952” Written in pencil on verso: “Walter Rosenblum (signed)” Written in pencil on verso: “ACMS WR 0167.07”

Citations
Tannenbaum, Barbara. “A New York Minute: Take a look at street photography between 1920 and 1950.” Cleveland Art: Cleveland Museum of Art Members Magazine 61, no. 2 (Spring 2021): 24-26. Reproduced: P. 24.
Exhibition history

A New York Minute: Street Photography, 1920-1950. The Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland, OH (organizer) (July 11-November 7, 2021).

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