Vivian Maier (American, 1926-2009). The New York Elite (4 works), 1958. Gelatin silver prints. 7 x 5 inches (17.8 x 12.7... (Total: 4 )

Description

Vivian Maier (American, 1926-2009)
The New York Elite (4 works), 1958
Gelatin silver prints
7 x 5 inches (17.8 x 12.7 cm) and slightly smaller (sheets)

From the Ron Slattery collection

LITERATURE:
P. Bannos, Vivian Maier: A Photographer's Life and Afterlife, Chicago, 2017, pl. 18, variant.

An image of Eva Marie Saint, James Mason, and Cary Grant through the window of a taxi cab shows the paparazzi side of Vivian Maier, while a still of four figures (one of whom appears to be socialite Hope Hampton) walking a parade dogs in tow captures the New York Elite at their most tony.


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