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A policewoman plays games with community children. Shortly afterward, the officer became pregnant and was assigned a desk job for the period of her pregnancy, from Police Work

1978

Leonard Freed

(American, 1929–2006)
Culture
America
Medium
gelatin silver print
Measurements
Image: 15.6 x 23 cm (6 1/8 x 9 1/16 in.); Paper: 17.9 x 23.8 cm (7 1/16 x 9 3/8 in.); Matted: 35.6 x 45.7 cm (14 x 18 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of George Stephanopoulos 2013.189
Copyright
© Leonard Freed /Magnum Photos
This artwork is known to be under copyright.
Location
Not on view
Print

Description

In his Police Work series, Freed portrayed both positive and negative interactions between New York City police officers and citizens. The Sunday Times of London commissioned this work but ultimately published only the less flattering photographs of the police, which shocked readers and infuriated Freed. The caption that titles this image provides insight into the life of the police officer beyond the moment depicted. How does the title influence your perception of her?

A policewoman plays games with community children. Shortly afterward, the officer became pregnant and was assigned a desk job for the period of her pregnancy, from Police Work

1978

Leonard Freed

(American, 1929–2006)
America

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