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Bernd Becher (German, 1931–2007). <em>New York Water Towers</em>, 1978–1979. Gelatin silver print, sheet: 16 × 12 3/8 in. (40.6 × 31.4 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Major support for this acquisition provided by Linda Macklowe, in honor of the Brooklyn Museum’s 200th Anniversary, with additional support by the William K. Jacobs, Jr. Fund, 2022.52.1-.15 (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 2022.52.1-.15_PS20.jpg)

Bernd Becher (German, 1931–2007). New York Water Towers, 1978–1979. Gelatin silver print, sheet: 16 × 12 3/8 in. (40.6 × 31.4 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Major support for this acquisition provided by Linda Macklowe, in honor of the Brooklyn Museum’s 200th Anniversary, with additional support by the William K. Jacobs, Jr. Fund, 2022.52.1-.15 (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 2022.52.1-.15_PS20.jpg)

Bernd Becher (German, 1931–2007). <em>New York Water Towers</em>, 1978–1979. Gelatin silver print, sheet: 16 × 12 3/8 in. (40.6 × 31.4 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Major support for this acquisition provided by Linda Macklowe, in honor of the Brooklyn Museum’s 200th Anniversary, with additional support by the William K. Jacobs, Jr. Fund, 2022.52.1-.15 (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 2022.52.1-.15_PS20.jpg)

Bernd Becher (German, 1931–2007). New York Water Towers, 1978–1979. Gelatin silver print, sheet: 16 × 12 3/8 in. (40.6 × 31.4 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Major support for this acquisition provided by Linda Macklowe, in honor of the Brooklyn Museum’s 200th Anniversary, with additional support by the William K. Jacobs, Jr. Fund, 2022.52.1-.15 (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 2022.52.1-.15_PS20.jpg)

Bernd Becher (German, 1931–2007). <em>New York Water Towers</em>, 1978–1979. Gelatin silver print, sheet: 16 × 12 3/8 in. (40.6 × 31.4 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Major support for this acquisition provided by Linda Macklowe, in honor of the Brooklyn Museum’s 200th Anniversary, with additional support by the William K. Jacobs, Jr. Fund, 2022.52.1-.15 (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 2022.52.2_PS20.jpg)

Bernd Becher (German, 1931–2007). New York Water Towers, 1978–1979. Gelatin silver print, sheet: 16 × 12 3/8 in. (40.6 × 31.4 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Major support for this acquisition provided by Linda Macklowe, in honor of the Brooklyn Museum’s 200th Anniversary, with additional support by the William K. Jacobs, Jr. Fund, 2022.52.1-.15 (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 2022.52.2_PS20.jpg)

Bernd Becher (German, 1931–2007). <em>New York Water Towers</em>, 1978–1979. Gelatin silver print, sheet: 16 × 12 3/8 in. (40.6 × 31.4 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Major support for this acquisition provided by Linda Macklowe, in honor of the Brooklyn Museum’s 200th Anniversary, with additional support by the William K. Jacobs, Jr. Fund, 2022.52.1-.15 (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 2022.52.2_unframed_PS20.jpg)

Bernd Becher (German, 1931–2007). New York Water Towers, 1978–1979. Gelatin silver print, sheet: 16 × 12 3/8 in. (40.6 × 31.4 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Major support for this acquisition provided by Linda Macklowe, in honor of the Brooklyn Museum’s 200th Anniversary, with additional support by the William K. Jacobs, Jr. Fund, 2022.52.1-.15 (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 2022.52.2_unframed_PS20.jpg)

Bernd Becher (German, 1931–2007). <em>New York Water Towers</em>, 1978–1979. Gelatin silver print, sheet: 16 × 12 3/8 in. (40.6 × 31.4 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Major support for this acquisition provided by Linda Macklowe, in honor of the Brooklyn Museum’s 200th Anniversary, with additional support by the William K. Jacobs, Jr. Fund, 2022.52.1-.15 (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 2022.52.3_PS20.jpg)

Bernd Becher (German, 1931–2007). New York Water Towers, 1978–1979. Gelatin silver print, sheet: 16 × 12 3/8 in. (40.6 × 31.4 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Major support for this acquisition provided by Linda Macklowe, in honor of the Brooklyn Museum’s 200th Anniversary, with additional support by the William K. Jacobs, Jr. Fund, 2022.52.1-.15 (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 2022.52.3_PS20.jpg)

Bernd Becher (German, 1931–2007). <em>New York Water Towers</em>, 1978–1979. Gelatin silver print, sheet: 16 × 12 3/8 in. (40.6 × 31.4 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Major support for this acquisition provided by Linda Macklowe, in honor of the Brooklyn Museum’s 200th Anniversary, with additional support by the William K. Jacobs, Jr. Fund, 2022.52.1-.15 (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 2022.52.3_unframed_PS20.jpg)

Bernd Becher (German, 1931–2007). New York Water Towers, 1978–1979. Gelatin silver print, sheet: 16 × 12 3/8 in. (40.6 × 31.4 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Major support for this acquisition provided by Linda Macklowe, in honor of the Brooklyn Museum’s 200th Anniversary, with additional support by the William K. Jacobs, Jr. Fund, 2022.52.1-.15 (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 2022.52.3_unframed_PS20.jpg)

Bernd Becher (German, 1931–2007). <em>New York Water Towers</em>, 1978–1979. Gelatin silver print, sheet: 16 × 12 3/8 in. (40.6 × 31.4 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Major support for this acquisition provided by Linda Macklowe, in honor of the Brooklyn Museum’s 200th Anniversary, with additional support by the William K. Jacobs, Jr. Fund, 2022.52.1-.15 (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 2022.52.4_PS20.jpg)

Bernd Becher (German, 1931–2007). New York Water Towers, 1978–1979. Gelatin silver print, sheet: 16 × 12 3/8 in. (40.6 × 31.4 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Major support for this acquisition provided by Linda Macklowe, in honor of the Brooklyn Museum’s 200th Anniversary, with additional support by the William K. Jacobs, Jr. Fund, 2022.52.1-.15 (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 2022.52.4_PS20.jpg)

Bernd Becher (German, 1931–2007). <em>New York Water Towers</em>, 1978–1979. Gelatin silver print, sheet: 16 × 12 3/8 in. (40.6 × 31.4 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Major support for this acquisition provided by Linda Macklowe, in honor of the Brooklyn Museum’s 200th Anniversary, with additional support by the William K. Jacobs, Jr. Fund, 2022.52.1-.15 (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 2022.52.4_unframed_PS20.jpg)

Bernd Becher (German, 1931–2007). New York Water Towers, 1978–1979. Gelatin silver print, sheet: 16 × 12 3/8 in. (40.6 × 31.4 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Major support for this acquisition provided by Linda Macklowe, in honor of the Brooklyn Museum’s 200th Anniversary, with additional support by the William K. Jacobs, Jr. Fund, 2022.52.1-.15 (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 2022.52.4_unframed_PS20.jpg)

Bernd Becher (German, 1931–2007). <em>New York Water Towers</em>, 1978–1979. Gelatin silver print, sheet: 16 × 12 3/8 in. (40.6 × 31.4 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Major support for this acquisition provided by Linda Macklowe, in honor of the Brooklyn Museum’s 200th Anniversary, with additional support by the William K. Jacobs, Jr. Fund, 2022.52.1-.15 (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 2022.52.5_PS20.jpg)

Bernd Becher (German, 1931–2007). New York Water Towers, 1978–1979. Gelatin silver print, sheet: 16 × 12 3/8 in. (40.6 × 31.4 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Major support for this acquisition provided by Linda Macklowe, in honor of the Brooklyn Museum’s 200th Anniversary, with additional support by the William K. Jacobs, Jr. Fund, 2022.52.1-.15 (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 2022.52.5_PS20.jpg)

Bernd Becher (German, 1931–2007). <em>New York Water Towers</em>, 1978–1979. Gelatin silver print, sheet: 16 × 12 3/8 in. (40.6 × 31.4 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Major support for this acquisition provided by Linda Macklowe, in honor of the Brooklyn Museum’s 200th Anniversary, with additional support by the William K. Jacobs, Jr. Fund, 2022.52.1-.15 (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 2022.52.5_unframed_PS20.jpg)

Bernd Becher (German, 1931–2007). New York Water Towers, 1978–1979. Gelatin silver print, sheet: 16 × 12 3/8 in. (40.6 × 31.4 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Major support for this acquisition provided by Linda Macklowe, in honor of the Brooklyn Museum’s 200th Anniversary, with additional support by the William K. Jacobs, Jr. Fund, 2022.52.1-.15 (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 2022.52.5_unframed_PS20.jpg)

Bernd Becher (German, 1931–2007). <em>New York Water Towers</em>, 1978–1979. Gelatin silver print, sheet: 16 × 12 3/8 in. (40.6 × 31.4 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Major support for this acquisition provided by Linda Macklowe, in honor of the Brooklyn Museum’s 200th Anniversary, with additional support by the William K. Jacobs, Jr. Fund, 2022.52.1-.15 (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 2022.52.6_PS20.jpg)

Bernd Becher (German, 1931–2007). New York Water Towers, 1978–1979. Gelatin silver print, sheet: 16 × 12 3/8 in. (40.6 × 31.4 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Major support for this acquisition provided by Linda Macklowe, in honor of the Brooklyn Museum’s 200th Anniversary, with additional support by the William K. Jacobs, Jr. Fund, 2022.52.1-.15 (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 2022.52.6_PS20.jpg)

Bernd Becher (German, 1931–2007). <em>New York Water Towers</em>, 1978–1979. Gelatin silver print, sheet: 16 × 12 3/8 in. (40.6 × 31.4 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Major support for this acquisition provided by Linda Macklowe, in honor of the Brooklyn Museum’s 200th Anniversary, with additional support by the William K. Jacobs, Jr. Fund, 2022.52.1-.15 (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 2022.52.6_unframed_PS20.jpg)

Bernd Becher (German, 1931–2007). New York Water Towers, 1978–1979. Gelatin silver print, sheet: 16 × 12 3/8 in. (40.6 × 31.4 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Major support for this acquisition provided by Linda Macklowe, in honor of the Brooklyn Museum’s 200th Anniversary, with additional support by the William K. Jacobs, Jr. Fund, 2022.52.1-.15 (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 2022.52.6_unframed_PS20.jpg)

Bernd Becher (German, 1931–2007). <em>New York Water Towers</em>, 1978–1979. Gelatin silver print, sheet: 16 × 12 3/8 in. (40.6 × 31.4 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Major support for this acquisition provided by Linda Macklowe, in honor of the Brooklyn Museum’s 200th Anniversary, with additional support by the William K. Jacobs, Jr. Fund, 2022.52.1-.15 (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 2022.52.7_PS20.jpg)

Bernd Becher (German, 1931–2007). New York Water Towers, 1978–1979. Gelatin silver print, sheet: 16 × 12 3/8 in. (40.6 × 31.4 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Major support for this acquisition provided by Linda Macklowe, in honor of the Brooklyn Museum’s 200th Anniversary, with additional support by the William K. Jacobs, Jr. Fund, 2022.52.1-.15 (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 2022.52.7_PS20.jpg)

Bernd Becher (German, 1931–2007). <em>New York Water Towers</em>, 1978–1979. Gelatin silver print, sheet: 16 × 12 3/8 in. (40.6 × 31.4 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Major support for this acquisition provided by Linda Macklowe, in honor of the Brooklyn Museum’s 200th Anniversary, with additional support by the William K. Jacobs, Jr. Fund, 2022.52.1-.15 (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 2022.52.7_unframed_PS20.jpg)

Bernd Becher (German, 1931–2007). New York Water Towers, 1978–1979. Gelatin silver print, sheet: 16 × 12 3/8 in. (40.6 × 31.4 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Major support for this acquisition provided by Linda Macklowe, in honor of the Brooklyn Museum’s 200th Anniversary, with additional support by the William K. Jacobs, Jr. Fund, 2022.52.1-.15 (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 2022.52.7_unframed_PS20.jpg)

Bernd Becher (German, 1931–2007). <em>New York Water Towers</em>, 1978–1979. Gelatin silver print, sheet: 16 × 12 3/8 in. (40.6 × 31.4 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Major support for this acquisition provided by Linda Macklowe, in honor of the Brooklyn Museum’s 200th Anniversary, with additional support by the William K. Jacobs, Jr. Fund, 2022.52.1-.15 (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 2022.52.8_PS20.jpg)

Bernd Becher (German, 1931–2007). New York Water Towers, 1978–1979. Gelatin silver print, sheet: 16 × 12 3/8 in. (40.6 × 31.4 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Major support for this acquisition provided by Linda Macklowe, in honor of the Brooklyn Museum’s 200th Anniversary, with additional support by the William K. Jacobs, Jr. Fund, 2022.52.1-.15 (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 2022.52.8_PS20.jpg)

Bernd Becher (German, 1931–2007). <em>New York Water Towers</em>, 1978–1979. Gelatin silver print, sheet: 16 × 12 3/8 in. (40.6 × 31.4 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Major support for this acquisition provided by Linda Macklowe, in honor of the Brooklyn Museum’s 200th Anniversary, with additional support by the William K. Jacobs, Jr. Fund, 2022.52.1-.15 (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 2022.52.8_unframed_PS20.jpg)

Bernd Becher (German, 1931–2007). New York Water Towers, 1978–1979. Gelatin silver print, sheet: 16 × 12 3/8 in. (40.6 × 31.4 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Major support for this acquisition provided by Linda Macklowe, in honor of the Brooklyn Museum’s 200th Anniversary, with additional support by the William K. Jacobs, Jr. Fund, 2022.52.1-.15 (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 2022.52.8_unframed_PS20.jpg)

Bernd Becher (German, 1931–2007). <em>New York Water Towers</em>, 1978–1979. Gelatin silver print, sheet: 16 × 12 3/8 in. (40.6 × 31.4 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Major support for this acquisition provided by Linda Macklowe, in honor of the Brooklyn Museum’s 200th Anniversary, with additional support by the William K. Jacobs, Jr. Fund, 2022.52.1-.15 (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 2022.52.9_PS20.jpg)

Bernd Becher (German, 1931–2007). New York Water Towers, 1978–1979. Gelatin silver print, sheet: 16 × 12 3/8 in. (40.6 × 31.4 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Major support for this acquisition provided by Linda Macklowe, in honor of the Brooklyn Museum’s 200th Anniversary, with additional support by the William K. Jacobs, Jr. Fund, 2022.52.1-.15 (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 2022.52.9_PS20.jpg)

Bernd Becher (German, 1931–2007). <em>New York Water Towers</em>, 1978–1979. Gelatin silver print, sheet: 16 × 12 3/8 in. (40.6 × 31.4 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Major support for this acquisition provided by Linda Macklowe, in honor of the Brooklyn Museum’s 200th Anniversary, with additional support by the William K. Jacobs, Jr. Fund, 2022.52.1-.15 (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 2022.52.9_unframed_PS20.jpg)

Bernd Becher (German, 1931–2007). New York Water Towers, 1978–1979. Gelatin silver print, sheet: 16 × 12 3/8 in. (40.6 × 31.4 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Major support for this acquisition provided by Linda Macklowe, in honor of the Brooklyn Museum’s 200th Anniversary, with additional support by the William K. Jacobs, Jr. Fund, 2022.52.1-.15 (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 2022.52.9_unframed_PS20.jpg)

Bernd Becher (German, 1931–2007). <em>New York Water Towers</em>, 1978–1979. Gelatin silver print, sheet: 16 × 12 3/8 in. (40.6 × 31.4 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Major support for this acquisition provided by Linda Macklowe, in honor of the Brooklyn Museum’s 200th Anniversary, with additional support by the William K. Jacobs, Jr. Fund, 2022.52.1-.15 (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 2022.52.10_PS20.jpg)

Bernd Becher (German, 1931–2007). New York Water Towers, 1978–1979. Gelatin silver print, sheet: 16 × 12 3/8 in. (40.6 × 31.4 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Major support for this acquisition provided by Linda Macklowe, in honor of the Brooklyn Museum’s 200th Anniversary, with additional support by the William K. Jacobs, Jr. Fund, 2022.52.1-.15 (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 2022.52.10_PS20.jpg)

Bernd Becher (German, 1931–2007). <em>New York Water Towers</em>, 1978–1979. Gelatin silver print, sheet: 16 × 12 3/8 in. (40.6 × 31.4 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Major support for this acquisition provided by Linda Macklowe, in honor of the Brooklyn Museum’s 200th Anniversary, with additional support by the William K. Jacobs, Jr. Fund, 2022.52.1-.15 (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 2022.52.10_unframed_PS20.jpg)

Bernd Becher (German, 1931–2007). New York Water Towers, 1978–1979. Gelatin silver print, sheet: 16 × 12 3/8 in. (40.6 × 31.4 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Major support for this acquisition provided by Linda Macklowe, in honor of the Brooklyn Museum’s 200th Anniversary, with additional support by the William K. Jacobs, Jr. Fund, 2022.52.1-.15 (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 2022.52.10_unframed_PS20.jpg)

Bernd Becher (German, 1931–2007). <em>New York Water Towers</em>, 1978–1979. Gelatin silver print, sheet: 16 × 12 3/8 in. (40.6 × 31.4 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Major support for this acquisition provided by Linda Macklowe, in honor of the Brooklyn Museum’s 200th Anniversary, with additional support by the William K. Jacobs, Jr. Fund, 2022.52.1-.15 (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 2022.52.11_PS20.jpg)

Bernd Becher (German, 1931–2007). New York Water Towers, 1978–1979. Gelatin silver print, sheet: 16 × 12 3/8 in. (40.6 × 31.4 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Major support for this acquisition provided by Linda Macklowe, in honor of the Brooklyn Museum’s 200th Anniversary, with additional support by the William K. Jacobs, Jr. Fund, 2022.52.1-.15 (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 2022.52.11_PS20.jpg)

Bernd Becher (German, 1931–2007). <em>New York Water Towers</em>, 1978–1979. Gelatin silver print, sheet: 16 × 12 3/8 in. (40.6 × 31.4 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Major support for this acquisition provided by Linda Macklowe, in honor of the Brooklyn Museum’s 200th Anniversary, with additional support by the William K. Jacobs, Jr. Fund, 2022.52.1-.15 (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 2022.52.11_unframed_PS20.jpg)

Bernd Becher (German, 1931–2007). New York Water Towers, 1978–1979. Gelatin silver print, sheet: 16 × 12 3/8 in. (40.6 × 31.4 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Major support for this acquisition provided by Linda Macklowe, in honor of the Brooklyn Museum’s 200th Anniversary, with additional support by the William K. Jacobs, Jr. Fund, 2022.52.1-.15 (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 2022.52.11_unframed_PS20.jpg)

Bernd Becher (German, 1931–2007). <em>New York Water Towers</em>, 1978–1979. Gelatin silver print, sheet: 16 × 12 3/8 in. (40.6 × 31.4 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Major support for this acquisition provided by Linda Macklowe, in honor of the Brooklyn Museum’s 200th Anniversary, with additional support by the William K. Jacobs, Jr. Fund, 2022.52.1-.15 (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 2022.52.12_PS20.jpg)

Bernd Becher (German, 1931–2007). New York Water Towers, 1978–1979. Gelatin silver print, sheet: 16 × 12 3/8 in. (40.6 × 31.4 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Major support for this acquisition provided by Linda Macklowe, in honor of the Brooklyn Museum’s 200th Anniversary, with additional support by the William K. Jacobs, Jr. Fund, 2022.52.1-.15 (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 2022.52.12_PS20.jpg)

Bernd Becher (German, 1931–2007). <em>New York Water Towers</em>, 1978–1979. Gelatin silver print, sheet: 16 × 12 3/8 in. (40.6 × 31.4 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Major support for this acquisition provided by Linda Macklowe, in honor of the Brooklyn Museum’s 200th Anniversary, with additional support by the William K. Jacobs, Jr. Fund, 2022.52.1-.15 (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 2022.52.12_unframed_PS20.jpg)

Bernd Becher (German, 1931–2007). New York Water Towers, 1978–1979. Gelatin silver print, sheet: 16 × 12 3/8 in. (40.6 × 31.4 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Major support for this acquisition provided by Linda Macklowe, in honor of the Brooklyn Museum’s 200th Anniversary, with additional support by the William K. Jacobs, Jr. Fund, 2022.52.1-.15 (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 2022.52.12_unframed_PS20.jpg)

Bernd Becher (German, 1931–2007). <em>New York Water Towers</em>, 1978–1979. Gelatin silver print, sheet: 16 × 12 3/8 in. (40.6 × 31.4 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Major support for this acquisition provided by Linda Macklowe, in honor of the Brooklyn Museum’s 200th Anniversary, with additional support by the William K. Jacobs, Jr. Fund, 2022.52.1-.15 (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 2022.52.13_PS20.jpg)

Bernd Becher (German, 1931–2007). New York Water Towers, 1978–1979. Gelatin silver print, sheet: 16 × 12 3/8 in. (40.6 × 31.4 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Major support for this acquisition provided by Linda Macklowe, in honor of the Brooklyn Museum’s 200th Anniversary, with additional support by the William K. Jacobs, Jr. Fund, 2022.52.1-.15 (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 2022.52.13_PS20.jpg)

Bernd Becher (German, 1931–2007). <em>New York Water Towers</em>, 1978–1979. Gelatin silver print, sheet: 16 × 12 3/8 in. (40.6 × 31.4 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Major support for this acquisition provided by Linda Macklowe, in honor of the Brooklyn Museum’s 200th Anniversary, with additional support by the William K. Jacobs, Jr. Fund, 2022.52.1-.15 (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 2022.52.13_unframed_PS20.jpg)

Bernd Becher (German, 1931–2007). New York Water Towers, 1978–1979. Gelatin silver print, sheet: 16 × 12 3/8 in. (40.6 × 31.4 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Major support for this acquisition provided by Linda Macklowe, in honor of the Brooklyn Museum’s 200th Anniversary, with additional support by the William K. Jacobs, Jr. Fund, 2022.52.1-.15 (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 2022.52.13_unframed_PS20.jpg)

Bernd Becher (German, 1931–2007). <em>New York Water Towers</em>, 1978–1979. Gelatin silver print, sheet: 16 × 12 3/8 in. (40.6 × 31.4 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Major support for this acquisition provided by Linda Macklowe, in honor of the Brooklyn Museum’s 200th Anniversary, with additional support by the William K. Jacobs, Jr. Fund, 2022.52.1-.15 (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 2022.52.14_PS20.jpg)

Bernd Becher (German, 1931–2007). New York Water Towers, 1978–1979. Gelatin silver print, sheet: 16 × 12 3/8 in. (40.6 × 31.4 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Major support for this acquisition provided by Linda Macklowe, in honor of the Brooklyn Museum’s 200th Anniversary, with additional support by the William K. Jacobs, Jr. Fund, 2022.52.1-.15 (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 2022.52.14_PS20.jpg)

Bernd Becher (German, 1931–2007). <em>New York Water Towers</em>, 1978–1979. Gelatin silver print, sheet: 16 × 12 3/8 in. (40.6 × 31.4 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Major support for this acquisition provided by Linda Macklowe, in honor of the Brooklyn Museum’s 200th Anniversary, with additional support by the William K. Jacobs, Jr. Fund, 2022.52.1-.15 (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 2022.52.14_unframed_PS20.jpg)

Bernd Becher (German, 1931–2007). New York Water Towers, 1978–1979. Gelatin silver print, sheet: 16 × 12 3/8 in. (40.6 × 31.4 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Major support for this acquisition provided by Linda Macklowe, in honor of the Brooklyn Museum’s 200th Anniversary, with additional support by the William K. Jacobs, Jr. Fund, 2022.52.1-.15 (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 2022.52.14_unframed_PS20.jpg)

Bernd Becher (German, 1931–2007). <em>New York Water Towers</em>, 1978–1979. Gelatin silver print, sheet: 16 × 12 3/8 in. (40.6 × 31.4 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Major support for this acquisition provided by Linda Macklowe, in honor of the Brooklyn Museum’s 200th Anniversary, with additional support by the William K. Jacobs, Jr. Fund, 2022.52.1-.15 (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 2022.52.15_PS20.jpg)

Bernd Becher (German, 1931–2007). New York Water Towers, 1978–1979. Gelatin silver print, sheet: 16 × 12 3/8 in. (40.6 × 31.4 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Major support for this acquisition provided by Linda Macklowe, in honor of the Brooklyn Museum’s 200th Anniversary, with additional support by the William K. Jacobs, Jr. Fund, 2022.52.1-.15 (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 2022.52.15_PS20.jpg)

Bernd Becher (German, 1931–2007). <em>New York Water Towers</em>, 1978–1979. Gelatin silver print, sheet: 16 × 12 3/8 in. (40.6 × 31.4 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Major support for this acquisition provided by Linda Macklowe, in honor of the Brooklyn Museum’s 200th Anniversary, with additional support by the William K. Jacobs, Jr. Fund, 2022.52.1-.15 (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 2022.52.15_unframed_PS20.jpg)

Bernd Becher (German, 1931–2007). New York Water Towers, 1978–1979. Gelatin silver print, sheet: 16 × 12 3/8 in. (40.6 × 31.4 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Major support for this acquisition provided by Linda Macklowe, in honor of the Brooklyn Museum’s 200th Anniversary, with additional support by the William K. Jacobs, Jr. Fund, 2022.52.1-.15 (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 2022.52.15_unframed_PS20.jpg)

Bernd Becher (German, 1931–2007). <em>New York Water Towers</em>, 1978–1979. Gelatin silver print, sheet: 16 × 12 3/8 in. (40.6 × 31.4 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Major support for this acquisition provided by Linda Macklowe, in honor of the Brooklyn Museum’s 200th Anniversary, with additional support by the William K. Jacobs, Jr. Fund, 2022.52.1-.15 (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 2022.52.1_PS20.jpg)

Bernd Becher (German, 1931–2007). New York Water Towers, 1978–1979. Gelatin silver print, sheet: 16 × 12 3/8 in. (40.6 × 31.4 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Major support for this acquisition provided by Linda Macklowe, in honor of the Brooklyn Museum’s 200th Anniversary, with additional support by the William K. Jacobs, Jr. Fund, 2022.52.1-.15 (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 2022.52.1_PS20.jpg)

Bernd Becher (German, 1931–2007). <em>New York Water Towers</em>, 1978–1979. Gelatin silver print, sheet: 16 × 12 3/8 in. (40.6 × 31.4 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Major support for this acquisition provided by Linda Macklowe, in honor of the Brooklyn Museum’s 200th Anniversary, with additional support by the William K. Jacobs, Jr. Fund, 2022.52.1-.15 (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 2022.52.1_unframed_PS20.jpg)

Bernd Becher (German, 1931–2007). New York Water Towers, 1978–1979. Gelatin silver print, sheet: 16 × 12 3/8 in. (40.6 × 31.4 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Major support for this acquisition provided by Linda Macklowe, in honor of the Brooklyn Museum’s 200th Anniversary, with additional support by the William K. Jacobs, Jr. Fund, 2022.52.1-.15 (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 2022.52.1_unframed_PS20.jpg)

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New York Water Towers

Bernd Becher, Hilla Becher

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ARTISTS Bernd Becher, German, 1931–2007; Hilla Becher, German, 1934–2015

MEDIUM Gelatin silver print

DATES 1978–1979

DIMENSIONS sheet: 16 × 12 3/8 in. (40.6 × 31.4 cm) frame (Actual dims re-measured in storage): 22 1/4 × 18 1/4 × 1 in. (56.5 × 46.4 × 2.5 cm) (show scale)

SIGNATURE Certificate of Authenticity signed by Max Becher

COLLECTIONS Photography

ACCESSION NUMBER 2022.52.1-.15

CREDIT LINE Major support for this acquisition provided by Linda Macklowe, in honor of the Brooklyn Museum’s 200th Anniversary, with additional support by the William K. Jacobs, Jr. Fund

MUSEUM LOCATION This item is not on view

CAPTION Bernd Becher (German, 1931–2007). New York Water Towers, 1978–1979. Gelatin silver print, sheet: 16 × 12 3/8 in. (40.6 × 31.4 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Major support for this acquisition provided by Linda Macklowe, in honor of the Brooklyn Museum’s 200th Anniversary, with additional support by the William K. Jacobs, Jr. Fund, 2022.52.1-.15 (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 2022.52.1-.15_PS20.jpg)

IMAGE overall, 2022.52.1-.15_PS20.jpg. Brooklyn Museum photograph, 2023

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Bernd Becher (German, 1931–2007). <em>New York Water Towers</em>, 1978–1979. Gelatin silver print, sheet: 16 × 12 3/8 in. (40.6 × 31.4 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Major support for this acquisition provided by Linda Macklowe, in honor of the Brooklyn Museum’s 200th Anniversary, with additional support by the William K. Jacobs, Jr. Fund, 2022.52.1-.15 (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 2022.52.1-.15_PS20.jpg)