IMPERIAL BACHELOR, New York gang, circa 1970 - Lot 157

IMPERIAL BACHELOR, New York gang, circa 1970 Vintage silver print, annotation on back Dimensions: 27 x 35 cm Note: Photograph of the Imperial Bachelors gang in New York City around 1970, a period marked by the rise of urban gangs and street culture in major American metropolises. This image is part of a documentary iconography akin to reportage, bearing witness to the social realities and group dynamics of urban youth at the time. It is of particular interest for the history of subcultures and American social photography. The period silver print, with annotations on the back, is an element of authenticity and contextualization, reinforcing the documentary value of the ensemble.