Photograph by Richard Rosen
Limited Edition of 18
A compelling black-and-white street portrait photographed in Amsterdam, 1972 by Richard Rosen. Captured on gelatin black-and-white film with a 50mm lens, the image freezes a spontaneous moment of presence and attitude—a glance over the shoulder set against the rhythm of a busy European street.
Printed at 8.5 x 11”, this limited edition reproduction preserves the tonal richness, grain, and cinematic clarity of the original film photograph. Each print reflects the documentary honesty and visual strength that define Rosen’s early street work.
Edition Details
Limited Edition: 18 prints total
Photographer: Richard Rosen
Original Photograph Year: 1972
Location: Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Medium (Original): Gelatin black-and-white film, 50mm
Print Size: 8.5 x 11”
Orientation: Vertical
Style: Documentary street photography / European urban portraiture
Description
This work exemplifies the raw elegance of early-1970s film photography. The subject—poised, aware, and effortlessly charismatic—becomes an anchor in a lively urban scene. Rosen’s lens captures not only the individual but the energy of the city around him, creating a composition that feels both intimate and cinematic.
An exceptional addition for collectors of vintage street photography, European cultural history, and classic film-based portraiture.
Photograph by Richard Rosen
Limited Edition of 18
A compelling black-and-white street portrait photographed in Amsterdam, 1972 by Richard Rosen. Captured on gelatin black-and-white film with a 50mm lens, the image freezes a spontaneous moment of presence and attitude—a glance over the shoulder set against the rhythm of a busy European street.
Printed at 8.5 x 11”, this limited edition reproduction preserves the tonal richness, grain, and cinematic clarity of the original film photograph. Each print reflects the documentary honesty and visual strength that define Rosen’s early street work.
Edition Details
Limited Edition: 18 prints total
Photographer: Richard Rosen
Original Photograph Year: 1972
Location: Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Medium (Original): Gelatin black-and-white film, 50mm
Print Size: 8.5 x 11”
Orientation: Vertical
Style: Documentary street photography / European urban portraiture
Description
This work exemplifies the raw elegance of early-1970s film photography. The subject—poised, aware, and effortlessly charismatic—becomes an anchor in a lively urban scene. Rosen’s lens captures not only the individual but the energy of the city around him, creating a composition that feels both intimate and cinematic.
An exceptional addition for collectors of vintage street photography, European cultural history, and classic film-based portraiture.
