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Weegee
(Arthur Fellig, 1899-1968)Sleeper in a Bar

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Sleeper in a Bar. 1939. Gelatin silver print, printed later. 35,4 x 27,8 cm. Photographer's "Weegee, 451 W 47 Street, New York, N.Y. 10036" stamp and copyright stamp on the verso.

Weegee, born Arthur Fellig, was a pioneering photojournalist known for his stark, unflinching images of crime scenes, urban life, and street culture in 1930s and 1940s New York City. Often arriving at scenes before the police, thanks to his self-installed police radio, he captured raw, flash-lit photographs that combined documentary immediacy with a gritty, noir aesthetic. His work not only defined an era of tabloid photography but also offered a visceral portrait of the city’s underbelly, blending sensationalism with a distinct visual style. – Corners bumped, some scuff marks and handling creases, otherwise in good condition.