Carmen Exits Taxi, New York, 1959

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Capture a moment of timeless elegance with Jerry Schatzberg's 'Carmen Exits Taxi, New York, 1959.' This black-and-white photograph freezes a chic figure in heels and a hat stepping from a taxi, surrounded by the classic architecture and city bustle of late-1950s New York. It's a study in glamour and everyday sophistication, perfect for lovers of vintage style and iconic urban photography.

Black-and-white photograph by Jerry Schatzberg, capturing a stylish woman exiting a taxi in New York City, 1959.
Evokes the elegance and glamour of 1950s fashion and city life.
Available in multiple sizes: 11x14, 16x20, 20x24, 30x40, and 40x60.
A timeless piece for any art collection, celebrating classic beauty and historical street scenes.

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Customer Reviews (4.7 / 5 · 3 reviews)

Violet I. ★★★★★ Oct 21, 2026

That shot of her stepping out of the cab has so much motion, it feels like the viewer is right there on the street in 1959. The soft grain in the print gives it a beautiful film-era texture that I really appreciate.

Miles H. ★★★★★ Oct 18, 2026

The way that heel hovers mid-step, mid-1959, makes the whole city feel frozen in time. I keep noticing a new detail in the black-and-white grain every time I look.

Matthew ★★★★☆ Oct 20, 2026

The contrast in that black-and-white print is gorgeous—her hat and heels really pop against the taxi’s shadow. I’ve stared at it for a few minutes each day since it arrived, and the framing feels like a scene from a film. Only wish the paper had a bit more texture, but it’s a solid piece for the pri