
Elliott Erwitt was one of the first wave of American's to join Magnum Photos. The son of Russian emigre's, who had already lived in Milan and Paris before moving to the US in 1939. he had first taken up photography while living in Los Angeles. An early image of New York, this image predates Erwitt's time in military service, but puts the viewer in the place of the young sailor. With polished shoes and white pressed uniform he stands poised to enter into the night life of city.
- Format: Silver Gelatin Print
- Open Edition
- Signed on verso
This print is for personal usage only, intended for display in the home or other private spaces. For all other uses, such as display in public spaces or institutions, publishing the image online or in print, or any other form of usage, permission must be granted by Magnum Photos. Please contact the Magnum Shop with any questions.
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Times Square. New York City, 1950.
- Elliott Erwitt

- $5,000.00
- Signed
Early Magnum: On & In New York presents classic images from the 1950s of the city which has been Magnum Photos' US home and a source of inspiration since its founding
Elliott Erwitt was one of the first wave of American's to join Magnum Photos. The son of Russian emigre's, who had already lived in Milan and Paris before moving to the US in 1939. he had first taken up photography while living in Los Angeles. An early image of New York, this image predates Erwitt's time in military service, but puts the viewer in the place of the young sailor. With polished shoes and white pressed uniform he stands poised to enter into the night life of city.
- Format: Silver Gelatin Print
- Open Edition
- Signed on verso
This print is for personal usage only, intended for display in the home or other private spaces. For all other uses, such as display in public spaces or institutions, publishing the image online or in print, or any other form of usage, permission must be granted by Magnum Photos. Please contact the Magnum Shop with any questions.
We are here to help. Please let us know if you have any questions about this or any other Magnum prints. You can contact one of the following print sales associates.
LONDON & NEW YORK
Chelsea Jacob
chelsea.jacob@magnumphotos.com
T: +44 20 7490 1771
PARIS
Christina Vatsella
christina.vatsella@magnumphotos.com
T: +33 1 53 42 50 44
Shipping advisory
We advise on a delivery period of up to 3 weeks for your print. If you would like your print sooner, please contact your local print sales representative for stock information. Collectors prints will be listed at retail value for shipping purposes and customs duties on import are at your cost and not included in your Magnum purchase.