The artwork, titled “East Hampton, New York,” is a photograph created by Elliott Erwitt in 1981. This piece belongs to the genre of photography.
The photograph captures a candid and intimate moment between two children, presumably siblings, during a birthday celebration. The focal point is the younger child who is seated in a highchair, with a slightly bewildered expression as an older child, likely a sister, affectionately holds his head. In the foreground, a small birthday cake with a single lit candle rests on a table, suggesting a first birthday. The older child’s smile conveys warmth and affection, contrasting with the younger child’s more tentative demeanor. The simplicity of the setting and the black and white medium highlight the tender, everyday nature of familial relationships.