Elevated Train - Third Avenue
Elevated Train - Third Avenue
Better than any other photographer of her era, Berenice Abbott captured what New York felt like in the 1930s. This photo was taken in one of the city's decidedly un-glamorous neighborhoods, under the tracks of the elevated Third Avenue rail line. A single pedestrian walks in the bright sunlight that shines between the tracks (perhaps she is even pausing to look at the camera?) Modern skyscrapers gleam in the background -- a reminder of the dramatic contrasts New Yorkers encountered at every turn in that era of disorienting change and exhilarating progress.
Photographer: Berenice Abbott
Date: 1936
Image: NY-009A
THE PHOTOGRAPHER: One of the major figures of 20th Century photography, Berenice Abbott was best known for her innovative photographs of New York City architecture and urban design of the 1930s. Throughout her career, Abbott’s photography was shaped by her interest in technological progress and her enthusiasm for a rapidly-evolving society. Her choices of subject matter and her visual expression were all guided by her belief that a modern-day invention such as the camera deserved to document the 20th century — accurately and honestly. Learn more about Berenice Abbott.
Framed Print Sizing Details
SMALL
Dimensions with frame: 12.5" x 14.625"
Dimensions of photo: 8" x 10.125"
MEDIUM
Dimensions with frame and mat: 18" x 21.5"
Dimensions of photo: 12.5" x 16"
LARGE
Dimensions with frame and mat: 23" x 27.5"
Dimensions of photo: 16.5" x 20.75"
