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Linen canvas · Certificate of authenticity · Delivered worldwide Diane Nemerov · 1923 – 1971

A Young Man with his Pregnant Wife in Washington Square Park, N.Y.C.

1965 · MAM Rio, Rio de Janeiro · original 37 x 36 cm

Diane Nemerov’s ‘A Young Man with his Pregnant Wife’ captures quiet intimacy in 1965 NYC. Black & white photography, documentary style, explores family & vulnerability. A poignant moment frozen in time.

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Popularity: No. 1 of 2 artworks by Diane Nemerov
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Teenage Couple on Hudson Street, N.Y.C.

1963

Diane Nemerov’s ‘Teenage Couple’ captures 1963 NYC street life in stark black & white. A poignant documentary, showcasing texture, form & youthful energy. Explore this iconic photograph.

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Popularity: No. 2 of 2 artworks by Diane Nemerov
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The artist

Diane Nemerov

1923 – 1971

Quick facts

Died1971
Lifespan48 years
Museums on APSMAM Rio
Born1923, New York, United States of America
Top-ranked workA Young Man with his Pregnant Wife in Washington Square Park, N.Y.C.
NationalityUnited States of America

Biography

early life and background

diane arbus, born on march 14, 1923, in new york city to a family of jewish immigrants from soviet russia. her parents, david nemerov and gertrude russek nemerov, owned the upscale department store russeks on fifth avenue. this privileged upbringing shielded her from the great depression's impacts during her formative years.

photographic career and notable achievements

arbus is renowned for expanding the boundaries of acceptable subject matter in photography, often capturing a rare psychological intensity by befriending rather than objectifying her subjects. her work was first published in magazines such as esquire, harper's bazaar, and artforum starting from 1960. * **guggenheim fellowship (1963)**: arbus received a fellowship for her proposal "american rites, manners and customs," with a renewal in 1966. * **new documents exhibit (1967)**: her work was featured alongside lee friedlander and garry winogrand at the museum of modern art (moma), curated by john szarkowski.

legacy and posthumous recognition

following her passing on july 26, 1971, arbus became the first photographer to be included in the venice biennale in 1972. this marked a pivotal moment in her posthumous recognition. * **first major retrospective (1972)**: moma's exhibition of her work, curated by szarkowski, garnered the highest attendance in the museum's history to date. * **enduring popularity**: millions viewed traveling exhibitions from 1972 to 1979. the accompanying book, diane arbus: an aperture monograph, has remained in print since its first publication in 1972.

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Questions & Answers

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You can browse 2 artworks by Diane Nemerov on the All Artworks page.

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By the ArtsDot.com Editorial Team Updated Oct. 5, 2026

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