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Canvas Print : NEW YORK CITY, 1943. A street cleaner on Washington Street in New York City
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NEW YORK CITY, 1943. A street cleaner on Washington Street in New York City
NEW YORK CITY, 1943.
A street cleaner on Washington Street in New York City. Photograph by John Vachon, 1943
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Media ID 13217327
1943 Cobblestone Downtown Lower Manhattan New York New York City Northeast Poster Pushcart Street Scene Vachon Washington Street West Village
20"x16" (51x41cm) Canvas Print
Step back in time with our captivating Canvas Print of New York City, 1943, featuring a classic photograph by John Vachon from The Granger Collection. Witness the hustle and bustle of Washington Street through the lens of history, as a dedicated street cleaner goes about his daily routine. This stunning vintage image, now available through Granger Art on Demand, adds a touch of timeless charm to any space. Bring history to life with our high-quality Canvas Prints, expertly printed on premium canvas for vibrant colors and impressive detail.
Delivered stretched and ready to hang our premium quality canvas prints are made from a polyester/cotton blend canvas and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for safe transit.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 41.9cm x 40.6cm (16.5" x 16")
Estimated Product Size is 50.8cm x 40.6cm (20" x 16")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
Capturing the essence of New York City in 1943, this print takes us back to a bustling street scene on Washington Street. The image showcases a dedicated street cleaner diligently pushing his cart along the cobblestone streets of Lower Manhattan's West Village. With its early morning light casting long shadows, the photograph by John Vachon beautifully encapsulates the spirit of an era gone by. In this snapshot frozen in time, we witness the daily life and labor that shaped the city's vibrant character. Amidst a backdrop of mid-century architecture and storefronts, our anonymous worker becomes emblematic of countless unsung heroes who kept New York City running smoothly. The contrast between old-world charm and urban energy is palpable as pedestrians navigate their way through busy sidewalks while horse-drawn carriages share space with automobiles. This glimpse into North America's most iconic metropolis reveals not only its physical transformation but also its enduring spirit. As we admire this piece from Granger Art on Demand, let us reflect upon how much has changed since then while acknowledging that some things remain constant – like hard work and dedication to maintaining our shared spaces. Let it serve as a reminder that every corner holds stories waiting to be discovered, even in photographs taken nearly eight decades ago.
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