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Description
Artist: Jack Beech (American, Mid-20th Century)
Subject: A romantic, atmospheric view of a couple walking under an umbrella down a …
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Artist: Jack Beech (American, Mid-20th Century)
Subject: A romantic, atmospheric view of a couple walking under an umbrella down a rain-slicked Pirates Alley, flanked by the historic iron fencing of St. Anthony's Garden in the New Orleans French Quarter.
Verified Era & Provenance: Circa 1949–1955. Jack Beech famously shot his French Quarter documentary street series during the late 1940s and early 1950s. This specific print features a pristine view of the historic St. Anthony's Garden fence before late mid-century modifications, making it a true historical snapshot of the era.
Medium: Toned Gelatin Silver Print / Photograph
Signature: Hand-signed by the artist in pencil on the lower right margin.
Framing & Presentation: Professional custom framing by Michaels. Housed in an elegant, textured champagne/gold toned frame with a wide, complementary tan mat that beautifully enhances the sepia and foggy tones of the image. Wired and ready to hang.
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- Dimensions
- 17.25ʺW × 1ʺD × 21.5ʺH
- Frame Type
- Framed
- Art Subjects
- Architecture
- Cityscape
- Landscape
- Period
- 1950s
- Country of Origin
- United States
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Black & White Photography
- Glass
- Metal
- Paper
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Black
- Condition Notes
- Excellent vintage condition. The print is crisp with beautiful contrast, strong mid-tones, and no visible foxing, waving, or water damage. … moreExcellent vintage condition. The print is crisp with beautiful contrast, strong mid-tones, and no visible foxing, waving, or water damage. The frame is structurally sound with minimal, negligible wear to the edges consistent with age. Backing paper is intact with a professional gallery wire hang. less
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