Name/Title
Bernard Gotfryd (Polish/American, 1924–2016) 1968 Anti-War Demonstration, Bryant Park, New York CityDescription
Bernard Gotfryd (Polish/American, 1924–2016)
Anti-War Demonstration, Bryant Park, New York City
1968
Gelatin silver print
This photograph documents an anti-war demonstration in Bryant Park during 1968, a period marked by widespread protest against the Vietnam War. The image captures a dense crowd gathered atop a stone structure, centered around a hand-lettered sign reading “THOU SHALT NOT KILL,” invoking both moral and political condemnation of the conflict.
Gotfryd photographed numerous political demonstrations in New York City during the 1960s, focusing on moments of collective action and public expression. His work emphasizes the physical presence of crowds, the visual language of protest signage, and the use of urban public space as a site of political assembly.
Dimensions: 9 × 13 in. (image); 11 × 14 in. (sheet)
Marks: Signed, titled, and dated in pencil; photographer’s stamp, verso
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