ABOUT THE ART
First published in the Sunday supplement of the New York Herald Tribune on 2 October 1932, with the caption "Lunch Atop a Skyscraper", this photograph has been called "the most famous picture of a lunch break in New York history" and has become an iconic image of New York City.
The photograph depicts 11 ironworkers sitting on a steel beam 260 meters (850 feet) above the ground on the 69th floor of the near-completed RCA Building (now known as 30 Rockefeller Plaza) at Rockefeller Center in Manhattan, New York City, on 20 September 1932. Time magazine included the image in its 2016 list of the 100 most influential images of all time.
The men in the photo were immigrant ironworkers employed at the RCA Building during the construction of Rockefeller Center and they were accustomed to walking along the high girders. The shot was taken as part of a campaign promoting the skyscraper and other photographs taken at the time showed the workers throwing a football and pretending to sleep on the girders. Central Park is visible in the background.
This particular image is often misattributed to Lewis Hine however evidence has emerged indicating it may have been taken by Charles C. Ebbets. It was later found that other photographers had been present at the shoot as well and so the true identity of the photographer is uncertain.
Our collection of old photographs have been restored and enhanced by Retro Print Merchants while retaining their charm and character. As such you may notice attributes such as a slight grain on some images depending on their age and original size and quality.
Unframed Prints
Printed on 230gsm acid-free, pH-neutral archival matte paper using premium pigment inks - rich colour saturation, sharp detail, made to last.
Sizes fit standard metric frames apart from our larger sizes - B0 and 2A0 - best to have those professionally framed by us.
Framed Prints
Australian-made frames, done the right way.
Solid timber from local sustainable sources, acid-free backing boards - no MDF.
Available in black, white, chocolate oak and natural oak timber.
Cast acrylic instead of glass - lighter, clearer, and UV-protective.
Arrives ready to hang.
Stretched Canvas
Printed on 380gsm Bauhaus bright white canvas - a cotton/polyester blend that holds tension beautifully and won't sag over time.
Stretched over timber stretcher bars from sustainably grown forests.
All finishing materials are museum grade and acid-free.
Arrives ready to hang.
Canvas Floating Frames
Our premium option.
Everything in Stretched Canvas above, then framed in your choice of timber with a 5mm gap between canvas and frame - giving the illusion that your image is floating within the frame.
A contemporary gallery look.
Available in black, white, chocolate oak and natural oak timber.
Arrives ready to hang.
Will the watermark appear on my print?
No. The watermark you see on product images online is there only to protect our restored and original artwork from being copied.
Unframed Print Sizes
The print size in the dropdown menu is the actual size of the paper print.
All prints include an off-white border on all 4 sides between the image and the edge of the paper - it looks fabulous and mimics a mat board without the expense.
If you prefer no border and would like the image to bleed to the edge of the paper, let us know in the Notes section at checkout.
| Size | Dimensions | Border Width |
|---|---|---|
| A3 | 297 x 420mm | 15mm |
| A2 | 420 x 594mm | 21mm |
| B2 | 500 x 707mm | 25mm |
| A1 | 594 x 841mm | 30mm |
| B1 | 707 x 1000mm | 35mm |
| A0 | 841 x 1189mm | 42mm |
| B0 | 1000 x 1414mm | 50mm |
| 2A0 | 1189 x 1682mm | 59mm |
Framed Print Dimensions & Weights
Frames are 20mm wide and overlap the outer 5mm of the paper on all sides.
Frame depth from wall to front of print is 40mm.
| Size | Framed Dimensions | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| A3 | 327 x 450mm | 1.15kg |
| A2 | 450 x 624mm | 1.9kg |
| B2 | 530 x 737mm | 2.35kg |
| A1 | 624 x 871mm | 3.25kg |
| B1 | 737 x 1030mm | 5kg |
| A0 | 871 x 1219mm | 5.8kg |
| B0 | 1030 x 1444mm | 10.85kg |
| 2A0 | 1219 x 1712mm | 16kg |
Canvas Floating Frame Dimensions & Weights
Frames are 10mm wide and sit 5mm away from the canvas on all sides.
Frame depth from wall to front of print is 45mm.
| Size | Framed Dimensions | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| A3 | 327 x 450mm | TBC |
| A2 | 450 x 624mm | TBC |
| B2 | 530 x 737mm | TBC |
| A1 | 624 x 871mm | TBC |
| B1 | 737 x 1030mm | TBC |
| A0 | 871 x 1219mm | TBC |
| B0 | 1000 x 1414mm | TBC |
| 2A0 | 1219 x 1682mm | TBC |
Production Times
All prints are made to order.
Unframed prints: please allow 3-5 business days plus delivery.
Framed prints and canvas: please allow 10 business days plus delivery.
Production times may be longer during sales and the pre-Christmas period. If you need your order by a specific date, add a note in the Notes field at checkout and we will do everything we can to help.
Shipping
Free standard shipping Australia-wide.
Express Post is available for $10 - select at checkout. Please note Express Post is not available for framed prints A0 or larger.
Your order will be sent via Australia Post or courier and may be dispatched direct from our Australian printers. You will receive a tracking link when your order is dispatched - we ask that you keep an eye on delivery progress via your tracking link.
Prints are better in company.
A pair of prints side by side. Three across a hallway wall. A whole room brought together by a collection that tells a story. However you style them, ordering 2 or more prints saves you 15% across the board.
Mix and match freely - any size, any format, any print in our collection.
Use code PRINTBUNDLE at checkout and the discount is applied automatically.
Your walls will thank you.
