Statue of Liberty
Best known for his New York City street photography, Speier was always on the lookout for unexpected and often humorous juxtapositions of incongruous elements to photograph. In this scene, visitors to the Statue of Liberty appear tiny in comparison to the folds of the gown of the massive statue.
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© Estate of Len Speier. All Rights Reserved.
Published in: The Posen Library of Jewish Culture and Civilization, vol. 10.
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