A Short Analysis of an Artwork Titled "Cafe Bella Napoli"

Weegee's photograph of Mulberry Street Café is segmented by elemental categories. There is the sign that takes up almost half of the photograph, and below it is the cafe. There are two conversations going on; participants of both conversations are oblivious to the other conversation and the little girl whose speculating. The man passing by is alone and ignores everyone, as he passes by with his head facing directly forward. The gathering inside the café dominates the photo's composition: the group is composed of the most number of people and is in the center of the happening. …