Leon Levinstein

New York
c. 1965

Three individuals are working on a vintage car with its hood open. The car appears to be an old model, possibly from the mid-20th century, with a distinctive grille and round headlights. Two of the people are leaning into the engine compartment from either side, while the third person is standing behind the car, partially obscured. The scene suggests a casual or impromptu repair job, possibly on a city street, as other vehicles can be seen in the background. The photo is black and white, adding to the historical feel of the image.
Three individuals are working on a vintage car with its hood open. The car appears to be an old model, possibly from the mid-20th century, with a distinctive grille and round headlights. Two of the people are leaning into the engine compartment from either side, while the third person is standing behind the car, partially obscured. The scene suggests a casual or impromptu repair job, possibly on a city street, as other vehicles can be seen in the background. The photo is black and white, adding to the historical feel of the image.

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Date
c. 1965

Classification
Photographs

Medium
Gelatin silver print

Dimensions
Sheet: 11 × 14in. (27.9 × 35.6 cm) Image: 10 5/8 × 13 3/4in. (27 × 34.9 cm) Frame: 16 × 20in. (40.6 × 50.8 cm)

Accession number
2002.565

Credit line
Whitney Museum of American Art, New York; purchase, with funds from the Photography Committee

Rights and reproductions
© artist or artist’s estate

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Leon Levinstein
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