Tag Archives: 1937

Edward Steichen

Posted on March 27, 2020 by Christopher George

Edward Steichen (1879-1973), Self-portrait with Studio Camera, 1917 (printed 1982), (764.1984) Edward Steichen (1879-1973), [Self-portrait with brush and palette], 1901 (2011.78.2) Edward Steichen (1879-1973), [Self-portrait], 1937 (1160.2005) Life, April 26, 1937, pp. 52-55 (photos by Edward Steichen) Millions of Gardeners … Continue reading →

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Puppies, puppies, puppies…

Posted on March 23, 2020 by Christopher George

Martin Munkácsi (1898-1963), [Dog market, England], 1932 (2007.110.45) Martin Munkácsi (1898-1963), [Dog market, England], 1932 (2007.110.49) Martin Munkácsi (1898-1963), [Dog market, England], 1932 (2007.110.47) Martin Munkácsi (1898-1963), [Dog market, England], 1932 (2007.110.57) WESOŁY PIESEK (Jolly Puppy), Silver Bell Orchestra; B. … Continue reading →

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“Love Your Pet Day”

Posted on February 20, 2020 by Christopher George

Unidentified Photographer, [Woman sitting in garden with dog], 1940s (2014.68.1) Martin Munkacsi (1898-1963), [Daisy and Violet Hilton in dressing room, Birmingham], 1932 (2007.110.40) Robert Capa (1913-1954), [Truman Capote holding a pet dog, Italy], 1953 (3342.1992) Lisette Model (1901-1983), Promenade des … Continue reading →

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World Radio Day

Posted on February 13, 2020 by Christopher George

Lewis Hine (1874-1940), [Skilled cabinet maker assembling two key rails for radio cabinet, RCA Victor Plant, Camden, New Jersey], 1937 (951.1975) Man working in a RCA Victor Plant. Cabinet-making photographs. Radio cabinet. Cabinet assembler – assembling waist (front and ends … Continue reading →

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“…accused as murderess…”

Posted on January 9, 2020 by Christopher George

Weegee, [Anna Sheehan at police headquarters, New York], January, 1937 (14036.1993) Anna and Joseph Sheehan lived in Hells Kitchen. The Sheehans had been married for nine years. They had three children, all boys, at the dawn of 1937 their ages … Continue reading →

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Picasso, Guernica, in Paris by Chim

Posted on October 25, 2019 by Christopher George

Chim, [Picasso in front of Guernica in his studio, Paris], May 1937 (2012.122.13) For more about David Seymour (1911-1956), please visit davidseymour.com Chim, [Picasso’s atelier, Paris], 1937 (2011.76.2)

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“You’ve Got a Friend”

Posted on August 20, 2019 by Christopher George

Vu, Radio, September 14, 1932 (2007.84.61) Lewis Hine, [Highly-skilled worker testing radio frequency alignment and making final test of chassis, RCA Victor, Camden, New Jersey], 1936-37 (957.1975) Man working in a RCA Victor Plant. Final Inspector – testing radio frequency … Continue reading →

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“The Statue of Liberty: A Guiding Light in a Dark World”

Posted on August 17, 2019 by Christopher George

Picture Post, The United States: The Statue of Liberty: A guiding light in a dark world, 1940 (2007.80.2) Unidentified Photographer, [Unidentified group with Statue of Liberty], ca. 1886 (2008.81.13) Andreas Feininger, [Statue of Liberty at night], January 1943 (2011.78.10) Berenice … Continue reading →

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“And Tomorrow?” – World Press Freedom Day 2019

Posted on May 3, 2019 by Christopher George

Regards, Photo by Gerda Taro, “Guernica! Almeria! Et Demain?”, June 10, 1937 (2007.82.10) Chim (David Seymour), [Crowd listening to a speech by Socialist Pietro Nenni, Basilica di Massenzio, Rome], March 11, 1948 (2011.31.1) Paul Schutzer, [Crowd at mall in front … Continue reading →

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“Speaking of Pictures… A New York Free Lance And Curious Passerby Photographs the News”

Posted on April 12, 2019 by Christopher George

Life, April 12, 1937, pp. 8-11 Weegee, [Weegee inspecting trunk containing body of William Hessler, who had been stabbed to death, Red Hook, Brooklyn], August 5, 1936 (2212.1993) Weegee, [Weegee inspecting trunk containing body of William Hessler, who had been … Continue reading →

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