Blue horse on Broome Street (1978)

Name: Blue horse on Broome Street (1978)
SKU: 6297
Price: 5250.00 EUR
Availability: InStock

5.250,00€ (VAT included)

Author: Elizabeth Lennard

Medium: Tirage argentique rehausse couleurs / Silver gelatin Hand-colored
Dimensions: 40x50cm, 15,7×19,7in
Edition: Piece unique edition variee 3/5 / Unique piece,varied edition 3/5
Reference: EL005

Description

Description

This artwork, titled Blue Horse on Broome Street (1978) by Elizabeth Lennard, is a hand-colored silver gelatin photograph that captures a candid moment in New York City. The image, part of a varied edition (3/5), measures 15.7 by 19.7 inches and reflects Lennard’s signature blend of documentary realism with artistic enhancement through color.

The central focus of the photograph is a police officer mounted on a strikingly colored horse, which appears in an almost surreal shade of blue. The horse stands on a sunlit corner of Broome Street, casting a long shadow. The officer, with his hand raised, seems to be engaged in some form of communication or directing traffic. This moment, captured with precision, contrasts the lively movement of the horse and rider with the more static scene around them.

To the right of the frame, a group of pedestrians waits at a bus stop, their colorful coats—hand-colored in pastel shades of pink, green, and blue—standing out against the muted urban background. The expressions of the pedestrians suggest a mix of curiosity, indifference, and everyday life in the city. The architecture and signage in the background, including a “Bus Stop” sign and a building facade, add a sense of place and time, anchoring the image firmly in 1970s New York.

The hand-coloring technique, particularly evident in the blue of the horse and the vibrant clothing of the people, adds an almost dreamlike quality to the photograph, transforming a street scene into something more surreal and visually compelling. The interplay of light and shadow, enhanced by the artist’s use of color, brings depth and texture to the composition, making the ordinary extraordinary.

This unique piece blends documentary street photography with an artistic, painterly approach, capturing both the spirit of the era and the timeless energy of New York City. Lennard’s use of hand-coloring not only adds visual interest but also invites viewers to contemplate the intersection of reality and imagination in everyday urban life.