National Broadcasting Co., Rockefeller Center, New York. Studio, detail 1945 Oct. 23.
Gottscho-Schleisner, Inc.
1 negative : safety ; 5x7 in.
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![This black and white photograph depicts a modernist abstract sculpture composed of geometric shapes, including spheres and cones. The artwork is suspended in mid-air against an off-white background that appears to be part of its display setting.
The sculpture features several floating forms: two large spherical objects, one larger than the other; a smaller sphere above them; a cone-like shape pointing upward with open apex facing toward these spheres; another conical form lying on its side. The overall composition has an airy and minimalist quality suggesting it is part of a contemporary art exhibit.
The photograph captures this piece in great detail, highlighting the smooth textures and shadows cast by each object within the sculpture's shadowed recesses. This provides depth to their otherwise flat surfaces while creating contrast between light and dark areas throughout its structure.
In terms of context: National Broadcasting Co., Rockefeller Center refers specifically to NBC Studios at 30 Rock (Rockefeller Plaza) in New York City, which is part of the historic Rockefeller Center complex known for being home to major media companies. The date mentioned - October 23rd - might indicate when this photograph was taken or associated with an event related to it.
The reference "Gottscho-Schleisner" seems to point towards Gottschalks, Inc., a New York-based photography studio a [...]](https://files.mastodon.social/cache/media_attachments/files/115/704/868/013/833/506/small/5f42b136b751f647.jpeg)














