Gordon Parks (American, 1912-2006). Farm Security Administration/Office of War Photos (four works), 1943. Four gelatin s... (Total: 4 )

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Gordon Parks (American, 1912-2006)
Farm Security Administration/Office of War Photos (four works), 1943
Four gelatin silver prints, printed later
7-1/4 x 9-1/2 inches (18.4 x 24.1 cm) (image); and slightly smaller and the reverse
8 x 10 inches (sheet, each); and the reverse

Titles include: New York, New York. Richard Wright, Negro poet, in his study; Washington, D.C. Negro mechanic for the Amoco oil company; Dayton Beach, Florida. Bethune-Cookman College. Football is the favorite sport; and Firehouse Station No. 4. Washington, D.C. When the gong sounds the alarm, the firemen jump into their boots and get into their helmets and coats while the truck is on its way to the fire. Once the alarm is sounded the complete operation of getting dressed and leaving the building takes about seven seconds.


More information about Gordon Parks. See also: Parks, Gordon, Parks, Gordon Alexander Buchanan Artist.

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