About the Artwork Self Portrait of Helen Levitt

Helen Levitt

Helen Levitt (1913-2009) was an American photographer known for her street photography of New York City. Born in Brooklyn, Levitt began her career as a commercial photographer before turning her focus to documentary photography.

Levitt's work often focused on the daily life of working-class communities in New York City, particularly in the neighborhoods of Harlem and the Lower East Side. Her photographs captured the humor, beauty, and grit of city life, and she was known for her ability to capture candid moments of everyday people.

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  • Years:

    Born in 1913

  • Country:

    United States of America, Bensonhurst, New York

  • Gallery:

    Fraenkel Gallery