New York, N. Why?: Photographs by Rudy Burckhardt, 1937–1940

[Building Façade in Fur District, West 27th Street, New York City]

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Rudy Burckhardt (American, born Switzerland, 1914–1999)
[Building Façade in Fur District, West 27th Street, New York City], 1939
Gelatin silver print; 7 3/8 x 9 5/16 in. (18.7 x 23.7 cm)
The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, Purchase, Florance Waterbury Bequest, 1972 (1972.585.1)
© Estate of Rudy Burckhardt

[Pair of Siamese Standpipes, New York City]

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Rudy Burckhardt (American, born Switzerland, 1914–1999)
[Pair of Siamese Standpipes, New York City], 1939
Gelatin silver print; 6 13/16 x 9 3/4 in. (17.3 x 24.8 cm)
The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, Purchase, Florance Waterbury Bequest, 1972 (1972.585.10)
© Estate of Rudy Burckhardt

["Eagle" Barber Shop Window, New York City]

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Rudy Burckhardt (American, born Switzerland, 1914–1999)
["Eagle" Barber Shop Window, New York City], 1939
Gelatin silver print; 7 1/16 x 9 11/16 in. (17.9 x 24.6 cm)
The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, Purchase, Florance Waterbury Bequest, 1972 (1972.585.12)
© Estate of Rudy Burckhardt

[Newsstand, New York City]

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Rudy Burckhardt (American, born Switzerland, 1914–1999)
[Newsstand, New York City], 1939
Gelatin silver print; 9 11/16 x 6 9/16 in. (24.6 x 16.7 cm)
The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, Purchase, Florance Waterbury Bequest, 1972 (1972.585.14)
© Estate of Rudy Burckhardt

[Checkerboard Tiled Wall Detail with Ice Cream Advertisements, New York City]

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Rudy Burckhardt (American, born Switzerland, 1914–1999)
[Checkerboard Tiled Wall Detail with Ice Cream Advertisements, New York City], 1938
Gelatin silver print; 6 1/2 x 9 15/16 in. (16.5 x 25.2 cm)
The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, Purchase, Florance Waterbury Bequest, 1972 (1972.585.19)
© Estate of Rudy Burckhardt

[Coca-Cola and Malted Milk Sign Details, New York City]

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Rudy Burckhardt (American, born Switzerland, 1914–1999)
[Coca-Cola and Malted Milk Sign Details, New York City], 1939
Gelatin silver print; 8 3/8 x 7 5/8 in. (21.3 x 19.3 cm)
The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, Purchase, Florance Waterbury Bequest, 1972 (1972.585.24)
© Estate of Rudy Burckhardt

[Pedestrians, New York City]

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Rudy Burckhardt (American, born Switzerland, 1914–1999)
[Pedestrians, New York City], 1939
Gelatin silver print; 5 1/8 x 7 11/16 in. (13 x 19.5 cm)
The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, Purchase, Florance Waterbury Bequest, 1972 (1972.585.40)
© Estate of Rudy Burckhardt

[Man in Suit Holding Newspaper on Street, New York City]

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Rudy Burckhardt (American, born Switzerland, 1914–1999)
[Man in Suit Holding Newspaper on Street, New York City], 1939
Gelatin silver print; 4 15/16 x 3 11/16 in. (12.6 x 9.4 cm)
The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, Purchase, Florance Waterbury Bequest, 1972 (1972.585.41)
© Estate of Rudy Burckhardt

[Woman Walking Past Saks and Company Department Store, New York City]

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Rudy Burckhardt (American, born Switzerland, 1914–1999)
[Woman Walking Past Saks and Company Department Store, New York City], 1939
Gelatin silver print; 5 3/16 x 3 7/8 in. (13.2 x 9.8 cm)
The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, Purchase, Florance Waterbury Bequest, 1972 (1972.585.44)
© Estate of Rudy Burckhardt

[Legs of Woman in Circle Pattern Dress Walking Past Sidewalk Skylights, New York City]

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Rudy Burckhardt (American, born Switzerland, 1914–1999)
[Legs of Woman in Circle Pattern Dress Walking Past Sidewalk Skylights, New York City], 1939
Gelatin silver print; 3 11/16 x 5 7/16 in. (9.3 x 13.8 cm)
The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, Purchase, Florance Waterbury Bequest, 1972 (1972.585.49)
© Estate of Rudy Burckhardt

[Legs of Woman Walking Across Manhole Cover, New York City]

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Rudy Burckhardt (American, born Switzerland, 1914–1999)
[Legs of Woman Walking Across Manhole Cover, New York City], 1939
Gelatin silver print; 3 9/16 x 5 1/2 in. (9 x 13.9 cm)
The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, Purchase, Florance Waterbury Bequest, 1972 (1972.585.50)
© Estate of Rudy Burckhardt

[Man in Pinstriped Suit and Magazine Rack, New York City]

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Rudy Burckhardt (American, born Switzerland, 1914–1999)
[Man in Pinstriped Suit and Magazine Rack, New York City], 1939
Gelatin silver print; 5 1/8 x 3 9/16 in. (13 x 9.1 cm)
The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, Purchase, Florance Waterbury Bequest, 1972 (1972.585.57)
© Estate of Rudy Burckhardt