Samuel Brecher, West Eighth Street, 1934, paper print measuring 11 x 14 inches. Enjoy New-York Historical Society’s Elie and Sarah Hirschfeld Collection at home with this exclusive reproduction. Printed with archival-quality inks to acid-free and lignin-free 230gsm coated fine art paper. The bright white base and smooth matte finish of the paper guarantee the color accuracy of the images. Comes boarded and wrapped in a clear sleeve.
Samuel Brecher (1897-1982) was born in Boryslaw, Austria, a town near the Carpathian Mountains, now a part of Poland. His family came to New York in 1910, where Samuel graduated from Cooper Union in 1921. He studied Art at the National Academy of Design from 1921-1924, and continued studies under Charles W. Hawthorne in Provincetown, Massachusetts. During his career he won over forty prestigious prizes and awards and had numerous one-man shows.
New York, New York: The Elie and Sarah Hirschfeld Collection, features highlights from a transformative promised gift to The New York Historical by prominent philanthropists and art collectors Elie and Sarah Hirschfeld, alongside recent additions to their private collection. New York, New York showcases a stunning array of works honoring the Big Apple—from its bustling harbors to its Harlem diners, Village speakeasies, sleek skyscrapers, and gritty streetscapes. On view September 5, 2025 - August 6, 2026.
