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Asleep in Battery Park on hot day, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
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Asleep in Battery Park on hot day, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Asleep in Battery Park on hot day, between c1910 and c1915
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1910 1915 Asleep Battery Park George Grantham Bain Heatwave Lying Lying Down Lying On Side Manhattan New York New York City Reclining Recumbent Sleep Sleeping Sunny Bain George Graham Bain News Service George Graham Bain Press Photography
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**Asleep in Battery Park on a Sweltering Summer Day**
In this striking photograph taken between c1910 and c1915 by renowned press photographer George Grantham Bain, a lone figure lies recumbent on the grassy banks of Manhattan's iconic Battery Park. The scorching summer sun beats down upon him, casting long shadows across his relaxed form as he succumbs to the heatwave that has gripped the city.
The black and white image captures not only the man's exhaustion but also the languid atmosphere of a sweltering day in early 20th-century New York. The park's lush greenery provides a tranquil backdrop, while the distant skyscrapers of Lower Manhattan rise up like sentinels against the blue summer sky.
Bain News Service, one of America's most respected press photography agencies at the time, was known for its candid and insightful depictions of everyday life in urban America. This photograph is a testament to their commitment to capturing the human experience through unflinching yet compassionate lenswork. As we gaze upon this sleeping figure, we are reminded of the simple joys and struggles that define our shared humanity - even on the most sweltering summer days.
**Credit:** Bain News Service (Asleep in Battery Park on hot day, between c1910 and c1915) / Heritage Images
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