The artwork titled “New York City” is a photograph created by Elliott Erwitt in the year 2000. The genre of this artwork is photo.
The artwork portrays a poignant and humorous scene set in an urban environment. It depicts a person seated on the steps of what appears to be a residential building. The individual, clad in casual attire and wearing sandals, is flanked by two bulldogs. One dog sits calmly on the individual’s lap, its face positioned closely to the human’s head, creating a striking and amusing visual where the dog’s face seems to replace the person’s. The other bulldog sits to the left of the human, tethered by a leash, and looks attentively ahead. The setting exudes a quaint, everyday charm, with a signboard and sturdy stone architecture visible in the background, adding to the quintessential cityscape ambiance. Through its composition, the photograph captures a candid moment that blends humor with the warmth of companionship between humans and their pets.
