John Botte (American, b. 1966). September 12th, 8am,. Gelatin silver print. 15-1/4 x 23 inches (38.7 x 58.4 cm) (image)...

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John Botte (American, b. 1966)
September 12th, 8am,
Gelatin silver print
15-1/4 x 23 inches (38.7 x 58.4 cm) (image)
20 x 24 inches (sheet)
Signed, titled, and dated in ink, lower margin recto.

Former NYPD detective and photographer John Botte began documenting the aftermath of 9/11 at ground zero. When asked which of his photographs he would want people to see when learning about 9/11, Botte chose this image. "It has a visual impact that to this day, when I stare at it, I just don't take my eyes off it," he said.


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