Garry Winogrand

New York
1968

Not on view

Date
1968

Classification
Photographs

Medium
Gelatin silver print

Dimensions
Sheet: 11 × 13 15/16in. (27.9 × 35.4 cm) Image: 8 13/16 × 13 5/16in. (22.4 × 33.8 cm)

Accession number
98.40.1

Edition
48/75

Credit line
Whitney Museum of American Art, New York; gift of Mr. and Mrs. Raymond W. Merritt

Rights and reproductions
© The Estate of Garry Winogrand, Courtesy Freankel Gallery, San Francisco

API
artworks/11821

Part of a series:

Women Are Better Than Men

15 works

Three women are captured in a candid black and white photograph on a sunny day. On the left, a woman in a light blouse and dark skirt walks by, her hair styled in a classic wave. In the center, two women stand in conversation, one holding sunglasses and the other gesturing with her hand, both smiling and seemingly engaged in a lively discussion. The backdrop features a dark curtain and a reflective window, with the scene hinting at a casual, social moment on a city sidewalk.
A black and white photograph capturing a moment on a sunny day where three people are standing in front of a store with a sign reading "Jewels by Zoltan." Two women, one smiling and the other with crossed arms, are facing the camera while a person with their back to the camera appears to be taking a photo of them. The store's display window showcases various pieces of jewelry.
A black and white photograph capturing a moment on a busy sidewalk where two women are walking side by side, one wearing sunglasses and a black vest over a white shirt, the other in a light dress, with other pedestrians and outdoor diners in the background.
Black and white photograph of two women walking with bicycles on a sunny city sidewalk, with one looking at the camera and the other looking away. A "DON'T WALK" sign is visible in the background, along with pedestrians and storefronts.
A black and white photograph capturing two women walking past a reflective glass facade, one looking at the camera and the other reading a document. Shadows and reflections add depth to the urban scene.
A black and white photograph capturing a street scene with four people, presumably from the mid-20th century. Two elegantly dressed women with hats are in the center, one facing the camera and the other with her back turned. A man in a suit and tie stands to the right, looking off to the side, while another woman's profile is visible on the left. They appear to be engaged in conversation on a sidewalk, with cars and a building in the background.
A black and white photograph capturing a street scene with a close-up of an elderly woman looking up, partially obscured by a man's back in the foreground. The woman appears to be carrying a bag and is dressed in a patterned dress with a scarf around her head. Other people are visible in the background, suggesting a public outdoor setting.
A black and white photograph capturing a candid street scene where a man and a woman in swimwear are standing and talking to each other. The man is facing away from the camera, showing his muscular back, while the woman is looking slightly upwards towards the man's face. Another man's profile is partially visible on the left, and various other people can be seen in the background, suggesting a busy outdoor setting, possibly a beach or a festival.
A black and white photograph capturing a moment at an outdoor restaurant with patrons seated at tables. In the foreground, a woman and a young girl are walking through the dining area, while a seated woman looks on, her hand to her face in a thoughtful pose. The ambiance suggests a casual, sunny day with umbrellas providing shade for the diners.
A black and white photo depicting two individuals standing outside a building with reflective windows. On the left, a person is seen from behind, wearing a leather jacket and jeans, holding a helmet and standing next to a bicycle. On the right, a woman is standing in sunlight, looking down at her phone, wearing a short skirt and a striped top. The scene captures a contrast between the two figures and their shadows cast on the ground.