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Untitled, ca. 1912

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Untitled, ca. 1912

printed ca.1975

E. J. Bellocq

American, 1883-1949

Bellocq is known only for the large series of photographs which he left behind after his death. The pictures of prostitutes in a brothel-posthumously called "The Storyville Portraits" after the New Orleans red light district in which they were taken-are intimate and humane glimpses into another world. Like the work of Lyon or even Arbus, these photographs have a candid and privileged quality that is the result of the artist earning the trust of his sitters.
Gold-toned Gelatin Silver Print
10 1/16 x 8 1/16 in. (25.5 x 20.4 cm)
General Acquisition Fund
84.138
location
Not currently on view

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