Josef Sudek

Czech, 1896 - 1976

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The image depicts a large, spiraled shell in the central left portion, with a round, pupil-like object in the upper right corner. The color palette is monochrome, with varying shades of gray emphasizing the texture and curves of the shell.
Josef Sudek, Still Life: Shell and Eye, 1948, printed 1955, gelatin silver print, Corcoran Collection (Museum Purchase, Brenda and Robert Edelson Collection), 2015.19.4591

Still Life: Shell and Eye

Josef Sudek · 1948, printed 1955 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2015.19.4591

The image displays a foggy woodland setting. The viewpoint is at eye level, showing trees with bare branches against the misty sky. The horizon is obscured by layers of trees extending into the background. The mist softens the atmosphere. The photo has a soft-focus effect, blurring outlines and creating a dreamlike quality. The color palette is subtle, with grayscale tones and sepia-like hues.
Josef Sudek, Untitled (Trees), 1942, gelatin silver print, Gift of Stephen G. Stein, 2021.5.13

Untitled (Trees)

Josef Sudek · 1942 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2021.5.13

Josef Sudek, Czech Poet Josef Hora, 1924, gelatin silver print, Gift of Manfred Heiting, Los Angeles, 2025.100.42

Czech Poet Josef Hora

Josef Sudek · 1924 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2025.100.42

Josef Sudek, St. Vitus Cathedral, Prague, c. 1927, gelatin silver print, Gift of Manfred Heiting, Los Angeles, 2025.100.104

St. Vitus Cathedral, Prague

Josef Sudek · c. 1927 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2025.100.104

Josef Sudek, Sunday Afternoon, Kolín Island, c. 1924, gelatin silver print, Gift of Manfred Heiting, Los Angeles, 2025.100.103

Sunday Afternoon, Kolín Island

Josef Sudek · c. 1924 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2025.100.103

Josef Sudek, Tree Reflection, c. 1920s, gelatin silver print, Gift of Manfred Heiting, Los Angeles, 2025.100.62

Tree Reflection

Josef Sudek · c. 1920s · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2025.100.62