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Premium Framed Print : A sailor and his girlfriend dance the Jitterbug at the Hurricane dancehall in New York City. Photograph by Gordon Parks, April 1943
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A sailor and his girlfriend dance the Jitterbug at the Hurricane dancehall in New York City. Photograph by Gordon Parks, April 1943
NEW YORK: DANCE CLUB, 1943.
A sailor and his girlfriend dance the Jitterbug at the Hurricane dancehall in New York City. Photograph by Gordon Parks, April 1943
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Media ID 8856201
1943 Carefree Club Couple Dancehall Dancer Dancing Dress Entertainment Gordon Home Front Hurricane Jitterbug New Deal New York City Nightclub Nightlife Parks Sailor Sailor Suit World War Ii
14"x16" Premium Frame
Contemporary style Premium Wooden Frame with 8"x10" Print. Complete with 2" White Mat and 1.25" thick MDF frame. Printed on 260 gsm premium paper. Glazed with shatter proof UV coated acrylic glass. Backing is paper covered backing with rubber bumpers. Supplied ready to hang with a pre-installed sawtooth/wire hanger. Care Instructions: Spot clean with a damp cloth. Securely packaged in a clear plastic bag and envelope in a reinforced cardboard shipper
FSC Real Wood Frame and Double Mounted with White Conservation Mountboard - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 20.3cm x 25.4cm (8" x 10")
Estimated Product Size is 35.6cm x 40.6cm (14" x 16")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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EDITORS COMMENTS
In this photograph taken by Gordon Parks in April 1943, we are transported back to the vibrant world of New York City during World War II. The image captures a sailor and his girlfriend dancing the Jitterbug at the Hurricane dancehall, a popular hotspot for entertainment and nightlife. The couple is immersed in their own carefree world as they effortlessly glide across the dance floor. The sailor, dressed sharply in his uniform, holds his partner close while she twirls gracefully in her elegant dress. Their expressions radiate joy and happiness, providing a glimpse into an evening filled with laughter and love amidst the chaos of war. Parks masterfully captures this intimate moment against a backdrop of other dancers moving energetically around them. The dimly lit interior adds to the ambiance of the scene, creating an atmosphere that feels both nostalgic and timeless. This photograph not only showcases the talent of Gordon Parks but also serves as a reminder of how people sought solace from daily hardships through music and dance during challenging times. It offers us a window into an era where individuals found moments of respite from their duties on the home front or overseas. As we gaze upon this remarkable piece from Granger Art on Demand's Carousel Collection, we are reminded that even amidst turmoil, there were pockets of joy waiting to be discovered - like two souls finding solace in each other's arms on a crowded dance floor.
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