New Mexico
Joel Meyerowitz
Description
Subject Matter:
In this photograph, a group of men wearing jeans and cowboy hats congregate in a tight circle on a street corner in front of an apparel store. They look around the corner to see two men--similarly outfitted--walking towards them. One of the men is turning his head backwards, looking beyond the left edge of the frame. Despite the static grouping of figures, the series of glances sets up a dynamic space beyond the frame of the photograph, as if expectant of more men yet to arrive. Meyerowitz creates a clever visual by juxtaposing the men in cowboy gear next to a mural of a Native American shooting a bow-and-arrow.
Physical Description:
Photograph of a group of men wearing jeans and cowboy boots and hats congregating on a street corner.
Usage Rights:
If you are interested in using an image for a publication, please visit https://umma.umich.edu/request-image/ for more information and to fill out the online Image Rights and Reproductions Request Form.