Weegee was the pseudonym of Arthur Fellig (1899–1968), an American photographer and photojournalist, best known for his stark and gritty images capturing crime scenes and life in New York City during the 1930s and 1940s. He earned the nickname "Weegee" from the Ouija board, a reference to his seemingly supernatural ability to arrive quickly at crime scenes, often before the police.Weegee's photographs are characterized by their raw and unflinching depiction of urban life, crime scenes, accidents, and the people of New York. His work is considered a significant contribution to street photography and early photojournalism, providing a unique and sometimes sensationalized perspective on the city's darker side.One of Weegee's most famous photographs is "The Critic," taken in 1943, which shows a group of people in formal attire at the Opera looking through opera glasses, with one man in the foreground intensely focused on the camera. Weegee's work continues to be influential, and his legacy endures as a documentary photographer capturing the pulse of New York City during a tumultuous period in its history.
Measures 47 x 38.

Good condition. No major rips, tears, etc.