Weegee (American, 1899-1968) The Critic, (Mrs. Leonora Warner and Her Mother, Mrs. George Washington Cavanaugh, Attending Opening Night at the Metropolitan Opera), 1943 Gelatin silver print, printed 1952 10-3/4 x 13-3/8 inches (27.3 x 34.0 cm) (image) 15 x 17-1/4 inches (mount) Clipped signature affixed to frame, verso. PROVENANCE: The artist; Private collection; Private collection, by descent of the above. This lot is accompanied by two additional 8 x 10 inches photographs taken June 29, 1952 at lunch in Detroit where Weegee presented the owner's father with this photograph of The Critic. HID12401132022 © 2025 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved www.HA.com/TexasAuctioneerLicenseNotice