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Mitchell Funk
Empire State Building Bathed in Luminous Golden Light, 1970s New York City

1971

$6,500
£4,950.46
€5,706.12
CA$9,093.46
A$10,220.44
CHF 5,322.54
MX$124,305.87
NOK 68,108.39
SEK 64,586.82
DKK 42,586.74
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Golden late afternoon light bathes the majestic Empire State Building in luminous color as it pierces a dramatic sky. This image is not only stunning in its visual beauty but also a document of what Midtown Manhattan looked like in 1971. There are virtually no high rises competing with the iconic towing structure. It evokes almost a spiritual reaction, as it acts as a lighting rod to the heavens. The uploaded video is coming up light. Use the still image as a reference for proper color. This archival color photograph by fine art photographer Mitchell Funk is signed, dated and numbered 2/15, lower right recto. Other sizes are available and the fine art photograph is 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

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