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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. © artist or artist's estate (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 2022.52.1_unframed_PS20.jpg)
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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. © artist or artist's estate (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 2022.52.1_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. © artist or artist's estate (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. © artist or artist's estate (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 2022.52.1_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. © artist or artist's estate (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. © artist or artist's estate (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. © artist or artist's estate (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. © artist or artist's estate (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. © artist or artist's estate (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. © artist or artist's estate (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. © artist or artist's estate (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. © artist or artist's estate (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. © artist or artist's estate (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. © artist or artist's estate (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. © artist or artist's estate (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. © artist or artist's estate (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. © artist or artist's estate (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. © artist or artist's estate (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. © artist or artist's estate (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. © artist or artist's estate (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. © artist or artist's estate (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. © artist or artist's estate (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. © artist or artist's estate (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. © artist or artist's estate (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. © artist or artist's estate (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. © artist or artist's estate (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. © artist or artist's estate (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. © artist or artist's estate (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. © artist or artist's estate (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. © artist or artist's estate (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. © artist or artist's estate (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. © artist or artist's estate (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 2022.52.15_unframed_PS20.jpg)

New York Water Towers

Bernd Becher, Hilla Becher

Photography

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. © artist or artist's estate (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 2022.52.1_unframed_PS20.jpg)
IMAGE component, 2022.52.1_unframed_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. © artist or artist's estate (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 2022.52.1_unframed_PS20.jpg)

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