Garry Winogrand

Beverly Hills, California
1980

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.

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.

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Date
1980

Classification
Photographs

Medium
Gelatin silver print

Dimensions
Sheet: 11 × 13 15/16in. (27.9 × 35.4 cm) Image: 8 7/8 × 13 5/16in. (22.5 × 33.8 cm)

Accession number
98.40.15

Edition
48/75

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

Rights and reproductions
© artist or artist’s estate

API
artworks/11835

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 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 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.

Garry Winogrand
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