Bruce Davidson (1933 –)
Bruce Davidson (b. 1933) is an acclaimed American photographer celebrated for his intimate & empathetic portraits of marginalized communities, notably in Harlem & Brooklyn. A Magnum Photos member known for groundbreaking color documentary work.
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About this artwork
- Title: Bar in Brooklyn.
- Artist: Bruce Davidson
- Year: 1959
- Format: Landscape
- Copyright status: Under copyright
- Where to see it: Carnegie Hall
- Movement: Documentary Photography
- Creative period: Mature Period
- Corpus context: documentary role , brooklyn setting
- Keywords: bruce davidson prints , documentary photography print , moody portraiture wall art
Quick Facts
- Notable elements or techniques: Black and white contrast, shallow depth of field
- Influences:
- Robert Frank
- Henri Cartier-Bresson
- Medium: Film photography
- Artist: Bruce Davidson
- Subject or theme: Everyday life at a bar
- Year: 1959


