About This Item

  • TitleWar Memorial, Brooklyn Civic Center, by sculptor Charles Keck, shown at work in his studio, 40 W 10th St., Manhattan
  • Call NumberMEMO_0076
  • Cite AsBrooklyn Daily Eagle photographs, Brooklyn Public Library, Center for Brooklyn History
  • SummaryCharles Keck standing on ladder and working on nearly completed sculptural figure (right) intended for World War II Memorial at Cadman Plaza; companion sculptural figure at left; winged bronze figure above Keck in center of composition.
  • Date1949
  • Formatstill image
  • Physical Description1 photographic print : black & white ; 8 x 10 in.
  • Genregelatin silver printsphotographic prints
  • NoteTitle from inscription on verso. On verso: date inscribed: 1949.
  • SubjectKeck, Charles, 1875-1951 ; War memorials -- New York (State) -- New York ; Sculpture -- New York (State) -- New York ; Artists' studios -- New York (State) -- New York
  • CollectionBrooklyn Daily Eagle photographs
  • PlaceBrooklyn (New York, N.Y.)Manhattan (New York, N.Y.)
  • RightsCopyright restrictions apply to the use of this work. For more information or to obtain a reproduction of this work, contact the Center for Brooklyn History at Brooklyn Public Library.