Yasuo Kuniyoshi

Artist Arnold Newman (American, 1918–2006)

Date1941

Mediumgelatin silver print

Dimensions19 x 24.6 cm (7 1/2 x 9 11/16 in.)

ClassificationsPhotographs

Credit LineGift of the artist

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Object number1962.64

Label TextNewman’s rise in photography proved a combination of hard work and luck. During the depression, Newman needed to quit school to make money. He started at a chain photography studio in Philadelphia working many hours for very little money. In 1941, Newman traveled to New York City for the first time with a portfolio he presented to Beaumont Newhall, the new curator of photography at the Museum of Modern Art. Within two days of meeting Newhall, Newman had secured a gallery show at the prestigious A-D Gallery. During the same year, Newman met Kuniyoshi (1893-1953), the Japanese-born painter who combined elements from his Asian heritage with those of naturalistic American painting to create a distinctive image of everyday modern life. This photograph was taken at Kuniyoshi’s 14th Street Studio in New York City. ProvenanceArnold Newman, 39 West 67th Street, New York 23, New York

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