Eliot’s work is defined by its photo league sensibility — an enduring influence on generations that followed. Most artists are dead; following is a declaration of love.

Hog Island, Virginia
Eliot Elisofon American, 1911–1973

Guardians of a Circumcision Ceremony, Bapende People, Belgian Congo
Eliot Elisofon American, 1911–1973

Peruvian Group #2, Religious Fiesta, Bolivian Highlands
Eliot Elisofon American, 1911–1973

Cy Twombly, from On the Bowery
Photography by Eliot Elisofon (American, 1911-1973) depicting Cy Twombly (American, 1928-2011) edited by William Katz (American, flourished late 20th century) designed by L. Domberger (German, active 20th century) published and printed by Edition Domberger KG (German, active 1971-1992)

Peruvian Group #1, Religious Fiesta, Bolivian Highlands
Eliot Elisofon American, 1911–1973

Robert Ryman, from On the Bowery
Photography by Eliot Elisofon (American, 1911-1973) depicting Robert Ryman (American, born 1930) edited by William Katz (American, flourished late 20th century) designed by L. Domberger (German, active 20th century) published and printed by Edition Domberger KG (German, active 1971-1992)

Robert Indiana, from On the Bowery
Photography by Eliot Elisofon (American, 1911-1973) depicting Robert Indiana (American, born 1928) edited by William Katz (American, flourished late 20th century) designed by L. Domberger (German, active 20th century) published and printed by Edition Domberger KG (German, active 1971-1992)

Charles Hinman, from On the Bowery
Photography by Eliot Elisofon (American, 1911-1973) depicting Charles Hinman (American, born 1932) edited by William Katz (American, flourished late 20th century) designed by L. Domberger (German, active 20th century) published and printed by Edition Domberger KG (German, active 1971-1992)

Gerald Laing, from On the Bowery
Photography by Eliot Elisofon (American, 1911-1973) depicting Gerald Laing (English, 1936-2011) edited by William Katz (American, flourished late 20th century) designed by L. Domberger (German, active 20th century) published and printed by Edition Domberger KG (German, active 1971-1992)

Peruvian Group #3, Religious Fiesta, Bolivian Highlands
Eliot Elisofon American, 1911–1973

Eliot Elisofon, from On the Bowery
Photography by Eliot Elisofon (American, 1911-1973) edited by William Katz (American, flourished late 20th century) designed by L. Domberger (German, active 20th century) published and printed by Edition Domberger KG (German, active 1971-1992)

Untitled
Eliot Elisofon American, 1911–1973

Les Levine, from On the Bowery
Photography by Eliot Elisofon (American, 1911-1973) depicting Les Levine (American, born Ireland, 1935) edited by William Katz (American, flourished late 20th century) designed by L. Domberger (German, active 20th century) published and printed by Edition Domberger KG (German, active 1971-1992)

Richard Smith's Studio, from On the Bowery
Photography by Eliot Elisofon (American, 1911-1973) depicting Richard Smith's studio (English, 1931-2016) edited by William Katz (American, flourished late 20th century) designed by L. Domberger (German, active 20th century) published and printed by Edition Domberger KG (German, active 1971-1992)

John Willenbecher, from On the Bowery
Photography by Eliot Elisofon (American, 1911-1973) depicting John Willenbecher (American, born 1936) edited by William Katz (American, flourished late 20th century) designed by L. Domberger (German, active 20th century) published and printed by Edition Domberger KG (German, active 1971-1992)

John Giorno, from On the Bowery
Photography by Eliot Elisofon (American, 1911-1973) depciting John Giorno (American, born 1936) edited by William Katz (American, flourished late 20th century) designed by L. Domberger (German, active 20th century) published and printed by Edition Domberger KG (German, active 1971-1992)

Will Insley, from On the Bowery
Photography by Eliot Elisofon (American, 1911-1973) depicting Will Insley (American, 1929-2011) edited by William Katz (American, flourished late 20th century) designed by L. Domberger (German, active 20th century) published and printed by Edition Domberger KG (German, active 1971-1992)

Title page, from On the Bowery
Edited by William Katz (American, flourished late 20th century) photography by Eliot Elisofon (American, 1911-1973) designed by L. Domberger (German, active 20th century) published and printed by Edition Domberger KG (German, active 1971-1992)

Wall of Respect, 43rd and Langley, Chicago
Darryl Cowherd American, born 1940

Colophon, from On the Bowery
Edited by William Katz (American, flourished late 20th century) photography by Eliot Elisofon (American, 1911-1973) designed by L. Domberger (German, active 20th century) published and printed by Edition Domberger KG (German, active 1971-1992)