Vtg B&W Snapshot Woman And Men By Gothic Archway Large Brick Building 1956

Vtg B&W Snapshot Woman And Men By Gothic Archway Large Brick Building 1956

This candid B&W snapshot captures a woman and men gathered by a striking Gothic archway set into a large brick building. The composition highlights the sharp architectural angles of the doorway, framing the group against the textured masonry of what appears to be a university or civic institution.

Dating from 1956, this vtg image offers a clear look at mid-century fashion and social interaction. Collectors of 1950s photography will appreciate the contrast between the formal, historic lines of the building and the relaxed posture of the people. It is a genuine piece of 1956 history preserved in silver halide.

A fascinating mid-century study of figures positioned before a towering Gothic archway.