New York History (Robert Walker)

New York History, vintage 8 x 10 inch glossy silver print fiber photograph depicting "Teenagers at Long Island shopping center." Credited to Robert Walker for the New York Times.

Robert Walker was born in‍‍ ‍Montreal, where he‍ ‍studied painting at‍‍ ‍Sir George Williams University. In‍‍ ‍the mid-1970s, he‍ ‍developed a‍‍ ‍keen interest in‍‍ ‍street photography, moving to‍ ‍New York City in‍‍ ‍1978.

Printed in the second half of the 20th century as part of the American Heritage Publishing Archive. 

Verso bears original filing notations and publicity snipe. In very good condition.

Provenance: From the American Heritage Publishing Archives.