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Leonard Freed
Italy, Beach II, Collectible Black and White Photography 1980s

1984

$1,500
£1,146.83
€1,320.92
CA$2,101.96
A$2,346.64
CHF 1,229.60
MX$28,725.18
NOK 15,615.99
SEK 14,723.89
DKK 9,858.13
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Beach II, Italy, 1984 by Leonard Freed is an 11" x 14" black and white photograph, a gelatin silver RC press print from the Freed archive, signed verso (on back of photograph) by the photographer, stamped/authenticated vintage print by the Freed Estate. Provenance: Freed Estate Leonard Freed discovered Little Italy in New York City early in his career and equally became charmed by Italians in their own country. The photographer made numerous trips to Italy, especially to Rome and Naples, capturing the people. everyday life, love, sadness, joy of family gatherings, food and leisure. Freed's photographs of Italy ultimately reflect the “Italian spirit,” the art of enjoying the moment, the culture and lifestyle of a Latin country. *** Artist's Bio: Freed's photographic career often led him to tackle weighty documentary subjects, such as work he shot for his famous "Black in White America" series, for which he became known as one of the one of the strongest documentarians, a social documentary photographer. Born in Brooklyn, New York, Leonard Freed worked as a freelance photographer from 1961 onwards. As a Magnum photographer Freed traveled widely, photographing African Americans in America (1964-65), events in Israel (1967-68, 1973), and the New York City police department (1972-79). Freed's coverage of the American civil rights movement made him well-known as did his photo essays on New York, Italy, Germany, among others. Leonard Freed died in 2006. *** Available at 99Prints NYC an online art marketplace for today’s collector of contemporary art, works on paper, original and limited edition photography. Based in New York City, 99Prints ships worldwide.

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