SX70 #097
PHOTOGRAPHER: ROBERT FARBER
SX70 #097 belongs to one of the most quietly radical bodies of work in Robert Farber's five-decade practice. From the early 1970s through the early 1990s, Farber carried a Polaroid SX70 alongside his professional cameras, using it not as a test tool but as a primary artistic instrument. What emerged was a sustained meditation on the American city and its material surfaces.
In SX70 #097, Farber trains his lens on the curved stone base of a Beaux-Arts building at 100th Street and Riverside Drive, the handwritten annotation still visible on the original print. The composition turns architecture into pure geometry: the arc of the rusticated limestone, the recessed panel, the shadow line at pavement level. Farber applies the painter's eye that defines his fashion work to the built environment, finding in the weight and curve of the stone something both monumental and intimate. The Polaroid format adds its own layer of meaning: the crisp white border frames the image like a relic, an artifact of attention.
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.
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| Feature | Dibond | Acrylic | Classic Frame | Shadow Box |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Archival Fine Art Paper | ✔︎ | ✔︎ | ✔︎ | ✔︎ |
| Shatter-Proof Acrylic Glass | ✘ | ✔︎ | ✔︎ | ✔︎ |
| Handcrafted Wooden Frame | ✘ | ✘ | ✔︎ | ✔︎ |
| Floating / Deep Presentation | ✘ | ✘ | ✘ | ✔︎ |