SX70 #092
PHOTOGRAPHER: ROBERT FARBER
SX70 #092 is among the most graphically forceful images in Robert Farber's Polaroid series. Shot from below looking upward, the frame fills with the underside of a cast-iron fire escape: the lattice of shadow it throws across the building's stone facade, the diagonal tension of the staircase structure against a square air duct below. The image is composed entirely in opposing forces: diagonal versus horizontal, solid versus void, the geometric against the incidental.
Farber's training as a fashion photographer is visible in the control of light and the precision of the crop. But the image belongs equally to the tradition of New York street photography in the manner of Berenice Abbott's urban studies or the early architectural photography of Walker Evans. The Polaroid white border contains this visual energy the way a mat frames a print: it defines the image as an object as much as a window. For collectors and interior designers, SX70 #092 makes a strong anchor piece, particularly in urban or industrial interiors where its graphic intensity finds natural resonance.
Limited-edition fine art print | Robert Farber | The Selects Gallery
Prices will increase as edition depletes
30” x 24” - Limited edition of 15
60” x 48” - Limited edition of 4
Product will be ready to ship in approximately 6 weeks.
We use a high quality shatter-proof acrylic glass and on the back, a hanging system makes your piece ready to hang!
Size choices refer to paper size. Image size is affected when it includes a border or no border. The wood frame is in addition. Dimension of the frames are:
- 1” Face, 2 1/4” Depth for black frames
- 1” Face, 2” Depth for White painted frames
Framing Options
Each photograph is available in a range of bespoke framing styles, thoughtfully designed to enhance the visual impact and protect the integrity of the work. See our Quality page for more details.
Acrylic
A borderless display that protects your print under glossy acrylic, intensifies contrast and color, and adds a striking sense of depth and clarity to the image.
Classic Frame
A timeless choice that combines elegance with subtle depth, using hand-crafted wooden frames and archival materials.
Shadow Box
Our most elevated option, the Shadow Box adds dramatic depth with a floating effect—ideal for showcasing photography with presence.
Compare Framing Options
Explore the unique benefits of each of our fine art finishes — from minimalist Dibond to gallery-style Shadow Box presentations.
| Feature | Dibond | Acrylic | Classic Frame | Shadow Box |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Archival Fine Art Paper | ✔︎ | ✔︎ | ✔︎ | ✔︎ |
| Shatter-Proof Acrylic Glass | ✘ | ✔︎ | ✔︎ | ✔︎ |
| Handcrafted Wooden Frame | ✘ | ✘ | ✔︎ | ✔︎ |
| Floating / Deep Presentation | ✘ | ✘ | ✘ | ✔︎ |