Binh Danh

American, born Vietnam, 1977

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Binh Danh, Malakoff Diggins State Historic Park, 2024, daguerreotype, Gift of Funds from the C. David and Mary Robinson Family and Gift of Funds from Linda Hackett and Russel Munson, 2025.75.1

Malakoff Diggins State Historic Park

Binh Danh · 2024 · daguerreotype ·  Accession ID  2025.75.1

This is a photograph of a memorial cross in a grassy setting. The cross is adorned with various items, including a small American flag, a military cap, and a small figurine. Below the cross is a name tag with a service member's name and photograph. The image shows a tribute to someone who served in the army. The surrounding area is slightly overgrown, with a cup placed at the base of the cross on the ground. The overall mood of the photograph conveys solemnity and respect.
Binh Danh, Army PFC., James J. Coon, 2014, daguerreotype, Gift of the Artist, 2015.126.5

Army PFC., James J. Coon

Binh Danh · 2014 · daguerreotype ·  Accession ID  2015.126.5

This is a photograph of a memorial site with several wooden crosses. A central cross is in the foreground, displaying an American flag and a photo of an individual with text underneath. The crosses in the background are similarly decorated and placed closely together on a grassy area. The image conveys a somber remembrance and tribute, typical of a memorial for fallen soldiers.
Binh Danh, Army SGT. Marvin R. Sprayberry III, 2014, daguerreotype, Gift of the Artist, 2015.126.8

Army SGT. Marvin R. Sprayberry III

Binh Danh · 2014 · daguerreotype ·  Accession ID  2015.126.8

This is a photograph of several wooden crosses in an outdoor setting. The crosses are simple wooden constructs with horizontal and vertical planks. One cross has an American flag and a small plaque with illegible writing and a circular image. The word "TAKE" is written on one of the planks. The grass and surrounding earth are visible around the crosses, and there is a small, metallic cup placed on the ground in front of one cross. The photograph has a negative, monochromatic, and inverted tonal appearance.
Binh Danh, AMN Jonathan Antonio "Jake" Yelner, 2014, daguerreotype, Gift of the Artist, 2015.126.6

AMN Jonathan Antonio "Jake" Yelner

Binh Danh · 2014 · daguerreotype ·  Accession ID  2015.126.6

This is a photograph of a memorial in a graveyard. At the center of the image, there is a wooden star acting as a grave marker. Affixed to the star are two photographs, one near the top and another in the center. Below the upper photograph is a nameplate with an inscription. The background includes other grave markers and crosses within a cemetery setting. The image is in black and white.
Binh Danh, Lt. Seth Dvorin, 2014, daguerreotype, Gift of the Artist, 2015.126.4

Lt. Seth Dvorin

Binh Danh · 2014 · daguerreotype ·  Accession ID  2015.126.4

This is a photograph of a memorial site with wooden crosses. One cross is decorated with a photograph, flowers, a rosary, ribbons, and small American flags. Another cross with letters and natural vegetation is in the background.
Binh Danh, Sergeant Patrick McCaffrey, 2014, daguerreotype, Gift of the Artist, 2015.126.3

Sergeant Patrick McCaffrey

Binh Danh · 2014 · daguerreotype ·  Accession ID  2015.126.3

This is a photograph of a memorial cross adorned with small American flags. The image captures a wooden cross with inscriptions and photographs attached to it, set against a blurred background of grass and other crosses. The cross carries a name and some memorabilia, including beads and images. Small American flags are placed at the base of the cross. The atmosphere of the photograph is somber. The military insignia and themed adornments visible in the photographs attached to the cross suggest it may be in honor of a fallen soldier. The black and white tone adds to the gravity of the scene.
Binh Danh, CPL Sean Langevin, 2014, daguerreotype, Gift of the Artist, 2015.126.2

CPL Sean Langevin

Binh Danh · 2014 · daguerreotype ·  Accession ID  2015.126.2

This is a photograph of a hillside covered with wooden crosses and a few other religious symbols. The crosses fill the landscape in a pattern across the grassy slope. In the background, a partially visible sign reads "In Memory of" with a number. The setting is outdoors, surrounded by trees, giving it a somber atmosphere.
Binh Danh, Lafayette Hillside Memorial, 2014, daguerreotype, Gift of the Artist, 2015.126.1

Lafayette Hillside Memorial

Binh Danh · 2014 · daguerreotype ·  Accession ID  2015.126.1

The image displays a white wooden cross with a photo of an individual on it. The upper part of the cross has artificial or painted flowers, and a small American flag tied to it. A laminated placard with text is below the photo. The background shows blurred grass, dirt patches, and more crosses in the distance. The image is in black and white.
Binh Danh, Army CPL. Patrick D. Tillman, 2014, daguerreotype, Gift of the Artist, 2015.126.7

Army CPL. Patrick D. Tillman

Binh Danh · 2014 · daguerreotype ·  Accession ID  2015.126.7

The image features a large tree trunk in the center with detailed bark texture. In the distance, there are dark evergreen trees against rocky mountains. The horizon is above the trees with shadowed mountains in the backdrop. The sky shows dark cloudy tones transitioning to lighter hues. The color palette includes blues, grays, and greens. The photograph combines clarity on the tree trunk with softer brushstrokes in the sky and mountains, emphasizing texture and contrast.
Binh Danh, Sugar Pine Tree, Yosemite, CA, April 2, 2012, 2012, daguerreotype, Alfred H. Moses and Fern M. Schad Fund, 2013.54.1

Sugar Pine Tree, Yosemite, CA, April 2, 2012

Binh Danh · 2012 · daguerreotype ·  Accession ID  2013.54.1

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