A black-and-white photograph a White child and one Black child smiling and marching on a city sidewalk, banging a box like a drum and waving a flag of crumpled paper.

March for Peace

John Albok (1894-1982)

Date

1943
Object Type

Photographs
Medium

Gelatin silver print
Dimensions

9 5/8 x 7 3/4 in.
Inscriptions

Verso:
l.l.: Stamped in black ink: John Albok \ 1392 Madison Ave., \ N.Y. \ TEL ATwater 9-4498
l.l.: Stamped in black ink: © JOHN ALBOK \ 1980
l.r.: in graphite: John Albok
Credit Line

Amon Carter Museum of American Art, Fort Worth, Texas, Gift of Ilona Albok Vitarius
Accession Number

P2013.16
Copyright

© John Albok

John Albok's Neighborhood

September 21, 2013–February 23, 2014

This exhibition features the photographs of John Albok, a Hungarian immigrant who became known for his empathetic depictions of his community in the early 20th century. His photographs blend the relaxed ease of snapshot photography with an engaging documentary style.
Black Every Day: Photographs from the Carter Collection

June 11–September 11, 2022

Exploring more than 100 years of photographic representations of Black American experiences, Black Every Day: Photographs from the Carter Collection includes over 50 historical and contemporary art photographs and over 100 vernacular images. Works by both iconic artists and unidentified community members showcase the everyday moments of Black life.

Location: Off view

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