Los 4095

Berndt, Jerry
(1943-2013)Angel & Mississippi, Washington Street, Boston

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Fotografie des 19. – 21. Jahrhunderts
Auktionsdatum 6.12.2023

"Angel & Mississippi, Washington Street, Boston" from "The Combat Zone". 1967/printed 1985. Gelatin silver print. 30,3 x 46,8 cm (40,5 x 50,7 cm). Titled in ink in lower margin; signed, titled and dated by the photographer in pencil on verso, with photographer's studio and copyright stamp.

Jerry Berndt's photographs of Boston's Combat Zone offer a compelling depiction of the raw and frequently sordid ambiance that enveloped this neighborhood in the 1960s and 1970s. Renowned for its adult entertainment establishments, theaters, and nightclubs, the Combat Zone served as a nexus for diverse subcultures. Berndt's pictures present an unvarnished perspective of the denizens of this area, encompassing sex workers, pimps, patrons, and performers, providing an unfiltered window into a marginalized and often misconstrued community. – Small crease on top margin, otherwise in near excellent condition.