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Berndt, Jerry
(1943-2013)Young wannabe pimp, Washington Street, Boston

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Fotografie des 19. – 21. Jahrhunderts
Auktionsdatum 6.12.2023

"Young wannabe pimp, Washington Street, Boston" from "The Combat Zone". 1968/printed 1999. Gelatin silver print. 46,5 x 30,7 cm (50,5 x 40,5 cm). Photographer's copyright stamp on verso.

Jerry Berndt's photographs of black youth in Boston's Combat Zone offer an intimate portrayal of their lives during a period characterized by social change and racial tensions, capturing their challenges and aspirations. These historically significant images provide valuable insights into the social and cultural dynamics of Boston's inner city and the impact of the Combat Zone on its residents. – Some buckling in upper margin, otherwise in near excellent condition.