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A woman and her dog in the Harlem section

  • $85.00

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SHIPPING FOR FRAMES ONLY AVAILABLE WITHIN U.S.

Add Custom Frame

SHIPPING FOR FRAMES ONLY AVAILABLE WITHIN U.S.

Add Custom Frame

SHIPPING FOR FRAMES ONLY AVAILABLE WITHIN U.S.

Add Custom Frame

SHIPPING FOR FRAMES ONLY AVAILABLE WITHIN U.S.

Add Custom Frame

SHIPPING FOR FRAMES ONLY AVAILABLE WITHIN U.S.

Gordon Parks’ photograph A woman and her dog in the Harlem section, our latest edition of the legendary artist’s work, is a poignant example of his unique ability to capture both the dignity and struggle of everyday life in Black America as he saw it. Taken during Parks’ extensive documentation of Harlem in the mid-20th century, the image shows a beautiful, fashionable woman composed and proud beside her small dog, leaning out of what the viewer can assume is the window of her home. The prevailing prejudices in American culture painted Harlem with a rough brush, and her posture and attire contrast this with serene elegance. This juxtaposition—between grace and hardship, outside perception and actual reality—is a recurring theme in Parks’ work, and here it serves to elevate his subject within a society that marginalized her.

What makes this photograph especially powerful is Parks' use of visual storytelling. The woman’s expression is calm but alert, as if aware of both her strength and the challenges that exist in her world, both macro and micro. By the look on her face, in the moment Parks immortalized her, that may have included whoever was acting up on the street–kids? Shady gossipping neighbors? We don’t know. Her dog, a companion often associated with loyalty and protection, subtly reinforces a theme of resilience and joy. The textures of the building, the play of light and shadow, and the careful composition draw viewers into a narrative that is at once intimate and universal.

Parks, both a photojournalist and an artist, understood the camera as a tool for social change. With A woman and her dog in the Harlem section, he presents a counter-narrative that offers a vision of Black life that is rich with complexity, pride, and quiet resistance. It’s a moment of stillness that speaks volumes, making the ordinary extraordinary through empathy, artistry, and truth.

+ Limited-edition, exclusive to 20x200
+ Museum quality: archival inks, 100% cotton rag paper unless noted
+ Handcrafted custom-framing is available

Our quoted dimensions are for the size of paper containing the images, not the printed image itself. We do not alter the aspect ratio, nor do we crop or resize the artists’ originals. All of our prints have a minimum border of .5 inches to allow for framing.

Moab Lasal Exhibition Lustre

8"x8" | Edition of 5
11"x11" | Edition of 200
16"x16" | Edition of 50
20"x20" | Edition of 25
30"x30" | Edition of 10
40"x40" | Edition of 5