Girls in the Windows, New York City, 1960 Photo Print 12x12"

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I’m actually on the fire escape on the second floor – we had large fire escapes, almost like a balcony or something – I’m set up there with my camera and I’m directing. Color-carbro print, printed later, signed, titled, dated and numbered '8/30' in ink in the margin; signed, titled, dated, numbered '8/30' twice in ink on the verso. So, he contacted the foreman of the building and convinced him to clear a 2-hour period of time for him to work – and clear out the window jams.

Some of Gigli’s favorite photographs were self-assigned, international award-winners, such as “Girls in the Windows” photographed in 1960. These 4 or 5-star reviews represent the opinions of the individuals who posted them and do not reflect the views of Etsy.We had to work quickly to secure City permissions, arrange for models which included celebrities, the demolition supervisior’s wife (third floor, third from left), my own wife (second floor, far right), and also secure the Rolls Royce to be parked on the sidewalk.

Even though Ormond is no longer with us – “The Girls in the Windows” will always have a life of its own. In 1960 a day before a row of brownstones was razed, across the street from the artist’s studio, on East 58th St, 43 women in elegant attire showed up for a shoot. Careful planning was a necessity as the photography had to be accomplished during the workers’ lunch time! His subjects were a medley of cultural icons — Sophia Loren, Gina Lollobrigida, Anita Ekberg, Marcel Duchamp, Willem de Kooning, John F. Gigli, who lived across the street, wanted to immortalize the buildings and thus envisioned the photograph.Of course, I was concerned for the Models’ safety, as some were daring enough to pose out on the crumbling sills. Much of the original work by this artist or collective was created during the 20th century and is mostly associated with the modern style. I confirm that I have read this Important Notice regarding Condition Reports and agree to its terms. Before most people knew how to read, the windows helped tell the stories of the Old and New Testaments and the saints.