Rosalind Solomon

Solomon, Rosalind Fox
American, 1930 - 2025

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The image depicts an individual lying on a bed, reclining on their side. They are resting their head on their left hand, supported by a pillow. The person has a composed expression with their eyes looking slightly upward and ahead. Their hair is styled in a short, voluminous afro. They are wearing a button-up shirt with the top button undone and a delicate chain bracelet on their wrist. The bedding includes a crocheted blanket with a colorful square pattern, and a teddy bear is visible on a pillow behind them. The background shows a plain wall.
Rosalind Solomon, Washington, DC, 1988, gelatin silver print, Gift of Annie and Paul Mahon, © 1988 Rosalind Fox Solomon, 2022.55.84

Washington, DC

Rosalind Solomon · 1988 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2022.55.84
This black-and-white photograph shows three individuals. On the right, a woman and child with light skin are seated together on a cushioned armchair. The woman has long, wavy blonde hair and wears a striped top and jeans, and the young child, seated partially on her lap, has short blonde hair and wears a long-sleeve shirt with suspenders and jeans. They look at us, with their bodies angled slightly to the right. On the left, an older woman with dark skin kneels on the floor beside them. She wears a white headscarf, a white, polka-dotted dress, and a light gray apron. She also looks out at us, her lips turned downward. The background features a living room setting, a small side table displaying framed photos and a lamp on the left, a television in the center, and stereo equipment on a shelf to the right. The wall behind the scene appears light gray with some framed photos hanging on it.
Rosalind Solomon, Mother, Daughter and Maid, Johannesburg, South Africa, 1988, printed 1993, gelatin silver print, Robert Menschel and the Vital Projects Fund, 2018.148.1

Mother, Daughter and Maid, Johannesburg, South Africa

Rosalind Solomon · 1988, printed 1993 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2018.148.1
The image shows a man sitting in a folding chair. He is sitting with his legs crossed and hands resting on his lap. The man's facial features are visible; he has a short beard and moustache, and his hair is styled neatly. He is wearing a dark short-sleeve shirt, light-colored pants, socks and slippers. Behind him on the left is a closed door; on the wall hangs a framed painting. Next to him on his right, there is a wicker shelf with various items, including a vase of flowers. Another folding chair is placed to his right, holding plush toys. In the foreground, a small wooden table displays an assortment of objects, including photographs, a small figurine, and a couple of books. The background is a simple room setting with a plain wall, door, and carpeted floor.
Rosalind Solomon, New York, 1987, gelatin silver print, Gift of Annie and Paul Mahon, © 1988 Rosalind Fox Solomon, 2022.55.69

New York

Rosalind Solomon · 1987 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2022.55.69
The image shows an older woman and a man seated together on a hospital bed. The woman is standing beside the bed, with only her upper body visible. She has short, wavy hair and wears glasses, along with a knitted sweater and light-colored pants. Her arm is resting on the shoulder of the man. The man is reclined on the hospital bed, with his upper body partially elevated. He has short dark hair and a mustache. He is wearing a hospital gown, and there is a sheet loosely covering his lower body. His right hand displays a watch and a wedding ring, while his left hand rests on his lap, showing a bandage around his wrist. The background is a plain hospital room wall with medical equipment visible on either side of the bed.
Rosalind Solomon, New York, 1987, gelatin silver print, Gift of Annie and Paul Mahon, © 1988 Rosalind Fox Solomon, 2022.55.62

New York

Rosalind Solomon · 1987 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2022.55.62
The image shows a man captured from the waist up, standing in a slight left-facing pose, with his head turned towards the camera. He has short, tousled hair and prominent facial features. There is a distinct spot on the bridge of his nose. The man has a small beard on his chin. He wears a dark, long-sleeved button-up shirt. On his left wrist, he has a large, round watch with a patterned wristband, and he is also wearing multiple rings on his fingers. The man rests his hand on his chin. Behind him, there are visible large windows with foliage outside. On the white brick wall, there is a piece of artwork depicting an outlined figure. A few paper items are on the wall. A decorative object sits on a surface to the right of the man.
Rosalind Solomon, New York, 1987, gelatin silver print, Gift of Annie and Paul Mahon, © 1988 Rosalind Fox Solomon, 2022.55.28

New York

Rosalind Solomon · 1987 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2022.55.28
The image shows the upper half of a person's body in a reclined position on a bed. The person's head is turned slightly towards the camera, resting on a pillow. They have short, dark wavy hair, a goatee, and thin eyebrows. The person is shirtless, displaying tattoos on the chest and arm. Their ear has multiple piercings, and they wear a necklace with a pendant and a bracelet on the left wrist. A cross is embroidered or printed on the pillow behind them. The background shows a plain wall and part of a bed frame.
Rosalind Solomon, New York, 1987, gelatin silver print, Gift of Annie and Paul Mahon, © 1988 Rosalind Fox Solomon, 2022.55.10

New York

Rosalind Solomon · 1987 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2022.55.10
The image shows two people sitting on a couch, facing each other and sharing a kiss. The person on the left is a woman with short, curly dark hair and glasses, wearing a striped short-sleeve blouse and pants. The person on the right has medium-length dark hair and a beard, wearing an open-collared, long-sleeve shirt and jeans. They are surrounded by plain walls with no other visible objects.
Rosalind Solomon, New York, 1987, gelatin silver print, Gift of Annie and Paul Mahon, © 1988 Rosalind Fox Solomon, 2022.55.7

New York

Rosalind Solomon · 1987 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2022.55.7
The image shows a group of individuals, with one prominent person in the foreground, from approximately the waist up. This individual is standing and facing the camera directly. He has short hair, wears round glasses, and has a neutral expression. His clothing consists of a white T-shirt with bold text that reads "Fighting for Our Lives!" and "I'm A Human With AIDS/ARC!", and he is wearing a white cap with text on it. The person is also wearing light-colored gloves and is holding onto a large banner that is only partially visible. Around him, other people are present, also wearing T-shirts with similar text, and some of them have hats and sunglasses. The background shows the side of a building extending into the distance and trees, under a partly cloudy sky.
Rosalind Solomon, New York, 1987, gelatin silver print, Gift of Annie and Paul Mahon, © 1988 Rosalind Fox Solomon, 2022.55.23

New York

Rosalind Solomon · 1987 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2022.55.23
The image shows an individual with short curly hair styled with a slight height at the top, standing with their hands overlapping in front of them. They are wearing a dark, striped cardigan over a light-colored shirt. The background includes an architectural detail featuring a sculpture of a seated figure, alongside elements like a column and a building facade. Cars and a blurred cityscape are visible on the street level.
Rosalind Solomon, New York, 1987, gelatin silver print, Gift of Annie and Paul Mahon, © 1988 Rosalind Fox Solomon, 2022.55.52

New York

Rosalind Solomon · 1987 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2022.55.52
The image shows two individuals seated on a park bench. The person on the left has their body turned slightly towards the camera, long hair pulled up into a bun, and wearing a sleeveless top with thin straps and lace detailing. They have angular facial features and wear a chain necklace. The person on the right is also seated facing the camera, with short, dark hair styled neatly, wearing a sleeveless top with buttoned straps and shorts. They are holding a cigarette in their right hand and both have rings on their fingers. The background includes trees and pathways, creating a natural and urban outdoor ambiance.
Rosalind Solomon, New York, 1987, gelatin silver print, Gift of Annie and Paul Mahon, © 1988 Rosalind Fox Solomon, 2022.55.17

New York

Rosalind Solomon · 1987 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2022.55.17