Tag Archives: Louis Faurer

Happy Year of the Rat

Posted on January 25, 2020 by Christopher George

Aleksandras Macijauskas, Veterinary surgeon Juozas Pranaitis, “In the Veterinary Clinic – 21”, 1977 (1140.1986.i) Bernard Aumuller, [Homemade poster against hoarding], ca. 1944 (2013.115.333) This home-made, and efective, cartoon against hoarding is posted in a New York grocery. (Caption adhered to … Continue reading →

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Louis Faurer, New York, late 1940s

Posted on August 28, 2019 by Christopher George

Louis Faurer, Playground, New York, New York, 1947 (2013.99.46) Louis Faurer, [Woman on street with newspaper, New York], 1947 (2013.99.36) Louis Faurer, 42nd Street, New York, ca. 1948 (2013.99.31) Louis Faurer, Indian Summer, New York, 1949 (2013.99.50) One hundred and … Continue reading →

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Independence

Posted on July 4, 2019 by Christopher George

Louis Faurer, Silent Salesman, Philadelphia, ca. 1937 (2013.99.53) Lisette Model, World War II Rally, Lower East Side, ca. 1943 (93.1993) Henri Cartier-Bresson, New England, July 4, 1947 (220.1994) Independence Day. This woman explained to me that the flagpole over her … Continue reading →

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Independence Day

Posted on July 4, 2018 by Christopher George

Unidentified Photographer, [Unidentified Girl with American Flag], ca. 1885 (2007.54.16) Louis Faurer, Silent Salesman, Philadelphia, ca. 1937 (2013.99.53) Michael O’Brien, For a portrait, Caesar LaMonica, an 80 year old songwriter and musician, proudly displayed the medals he’s recieved during his … Continue reading →

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Year of the Dog

Posted on February 16, 2018 by Christopher George

Unidentified Photographer, [Woman sitting in garden with dog], 1940s (2014.68.1) Unidentified Photographer, [Unidentified Woman Wearing Elk’s Badge and Dog Wearing Crown], ca. 1920 (1234.1990) Mike Disfarmer, Adele Ledbetter, 1930s (2014.56.43) Weegee, [Woman and dog], ca. 1942 (16757.1993) Art Rogers, Bob … Continue reading →

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In honor of the 125th anniversary of the death of P. T. Barnum

Posted on April 7, 2016 by Christopher George

Frank Wendt (1858 after-1930), Capt. Geo. Auger, Welsh Giant, 1905 (2011.42.5) Printed on verso: Capt. Geo. Auger, Welsh Giant. Born in Cardiff, Wales; 22 years of age; weighs 350 lbs.; 7 ft., 8 inches in height. Tallest man on earth. … Continue reading →

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“The Pursuit of Happiness”

Posted on July 4, 2015 by Christopher George

Lou Bernstein (1911-2005), Petunia C, Pony Foundation, 1970 (65.1992) Louis Faurer (1916-2001), Silent Salesman, Philadelphia, ca. 1937 (2013.99.53) Ralph Eugene Meatyard (1925-1972), Untitled, 1959 (30.2005) “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all [people] are created equal, that they … Continue reading →

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Reflections on Louis Faurer

Posted on July 20, 2014 by rweisman

Louis Faurer, New York, ca. 1949 (2013.99.27) “My eyes search for people who are grateful for life, people who forgive and whose doubts have been removed, who understand the truth, whose enduring spirit is bathed by such piercing white light … Continue reading →

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