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Coney Island Beach People. Untitled [Sleeping Man with One Leg Up]

Coney Island Beach People. Untitled [Sleeping Man with One Leg Up]

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Coney Island Beach People. Untitled [Sleeping Man with One Leg Up]

by Lapow, Harry

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New York, n.d.. Black and white gelatin silver print. 14" x 11. Near fine. Black and white gelatin silver print. 14" x 11" Harry Lapow (1909-1982) was a New York graphic designer turned photographer who studied with Lisette Model and Sid Grossman. He is best known for the images collected in his iconic book Coney Island Beach People (New York: Dover, 1978), a selection of 138 photos taken at the South Brooklyn beach from 1952 to 1977. His photo of an Italian wedding on the beach was included in Edward Steichen's important Family of Man exhibition at the Museum of Modern Art.

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Bookseller
James Cummins Bookseller US (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #
353843
Title
Coney Island Beach People. Untitled [Sleeping Man with One Leg Up]
Author
Lapow, Harry
Format/Binding
Black and white gelatin silver print. 14" x 11
Book Condition
Used - Near fine
Quantity Available
1
Place of Publication
New York
Date Published
n.d.
Keywords
New York City | Prints & pictures | Photography
Bookseller catalogs
Americana; Illustrated Books; Art, Architecture & Design;

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