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Dec 13 2008 ∞
inothernews: tightgrip: Chrysler Building, Study 3, New York, 19988 x 7.75 inchesedition of 45toned silver print Robert Mann Gallery - Michael Kenna A friend of mine I grew up with, worked for the company that manages the building.  I was able to get a private tour.  They don’t make buildings with detail like this anymore, and it’s a shame. The ornaments on the shaft and setbacks allude in different ways to the automobile, with metal hubcaps, gargoyles in the form of radiator caps, car fenders, and hood ornaments. (source)

inothernews:

tightgrip:

Chrysler Building, Study 3, New York, 1998

8 x 7.75 inches
edition of 45
toned silver print

Robert Mann Gallery - Michael Kenna

A friend of mine I grew up with, worked for the company that manages the building.  I was able to get a private tour.  They don’t make buildings with detail like this anymore, and it’s a shame.

The ornaments on the shaft and setbacks allude in different ways to the automobile, with metal hubcaps, gargoyles in the form of radiator caps, car fenders, and hood ornaments.

(source)

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