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Mitchell Funk
Chrysler Building, Jewel - Like Art Deco Gold Crown

2011

$8,500
£6,409.04
€7,385.52
CA$11,791.80
A$13,212.65
CHF 6,877.69
MX$161,636.41
NOK 87,299.49
SEK 82,453.32
DKK 55,134.44
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The metallic crown of the Chrysler Building reflects the golden light of sunset, giving it a jewel-like appearance. It's as if an elegant woman could wear it on her wrist. Horizontal bands of clouds complement the curvilinear forms of the crown, making this a perfect visual statement. The image is part of a new epic exhibition, Mitchell Funk Photographs The Chrysler Building for 50 Years. In the lower right corner, between the silhouetted Empire State Building and the tower of the Brooklyn Bridge, you will see the shape of the Chrysler Building's crown and spire. In 1970, "Wherever You Look, You See The Chrysler Building" even from Brooklyn Heights. The Chrysler Building is one of the most photographed buildings in the world. Yet Mitchell Funk's photographs of it are anything but a tourist snapshot. For 50 years, Funk has been celebrating and rediscovering it visually in a way that exemplifies the innovative spirit of its creators. The work is signed dated and numbered 3/15 lower right recto, with other sizes available, and it's unframed and printed later. Printed on Hahnemühle Fine Art paper Mitchell Funk is a pioneer of " Color Photography" In 1970 he participated in one the first " Color Photography" shows at a major museum. Brooklyn Museum, show "Images en Couleur" . 1971 Included he was included in the visionary book "Frontiers of Photography" Time Life. Color ! American Photography Transformed. Amon Carter Museum. He has had more than 50 Photography Magazine Covers and has had covers on Newsweek, Fortune, New York Magazine and Life Magazine among others. The uploaded video on 1stDibs is coming up a bit off color. Refer to the still images for more accurate color
  • Creator:
    Mitchell Funk (1950, American)
  • Creation Year:
    2011
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 60 in (152.4 cm)Width: 40 in (101.6 cm)
  • More Editions & Sizes:
    43 x 29 Ed: 2/15Price: $5,500
  • Medium:
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  • Condition:
    Excellent.
  • Gallery Location:
    Miami, FL
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU385316650882

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