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Weegee (1899-1968) The Face of the Village, ca. 19

Gelatin silver print. Titled "The Face of the Villiage" in ink in the margin; Collection credit stamp on the verso. 8 5/8 x 7 5/8 in. (21.9 x 19.4 cm.) Provenance: acquired directly from the artist Literature: The Village, frontispiece

***Weegee was skilled in capturing people's psychological and emotional expressions and found what he was seeking in this scene. Whatever these young people are hearing, whether a speech or music, they are in rapt attention; the free-wheeling spirit of this neighborhood is answering to their needs..

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