Richard Gordon

American, 1945 - 2012

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Richard Gordon, Meta Photographs, 1994, portfolio of 47 gelatin silver prints, Corcoran Collection (Gift of Mr. Isidore and Mrs. Dorothy (Steinberg) Kavka and Museum Purchase), 2015.19.4536.1-47

Meta Photographs

Richard Gordon · 1994 · portfolio of 47 gelatin silver prints ·  Accession ID  2015.19.4536.1-47

This is a photograph of an urban street scene. The image captures a black and white cityscape with tall buildings lining the street. A sturdy tree trunk partially hides the view of a vintage car parked along the sidewalk. Traditional streetcars are visible in the background, traveling along the road. The buildings exhibit classic architectural styles typical of mid-20th-century city centers. Notices and pamphlets are displayed on stands in the foreground. Crisp shadows and bold contrasts in the photograph reveal the time when the sun is lower in the sky, casting long shadows on the ground.
Richard Gordon, Market Street, San Francisco, 1973-1978, printed 1994, gelatin silver print, Corcoran Collection (Gift of Mr. Isidore and Mrs. Dorothy (Steinberg) Kavka and Museum Purchase), 2015.19.4536.19

Market Street, San Francisco

Richard Gordon · 1973-1978, printed 1994 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2015.19.4536.19

The sculpture depicts an elderly man seated on a wooden chair beside a small table. The man wears a short-sleeved shirt and pants and raises his right hand. The sculpture appears to be made of a material resembling porcelain or painted resin. The man's features, face, and hands are detailed and painted in a monochrome or earthy tone. A small table next to him holds an alarm clock. Reflections of the surroundings, including the photographer's silhouette, are visible in the glass.
Richard Gordon, Atlantic City, 1973-1978, printed 1994, gelatin silver print, Corcoran Collection (Gift of Mr. Isidore and Mrs. Dorothy (Steinberg) Kavka and Museum Purchase), 2015.19.4536.14

Atlantic City

Richard Gordon · 1973-1978, printed 1994 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2015.19.4536.14

The image displays a large, triangular shape intersected vertically by a straight line. The abstract composition resembles a tent-like structure seen behind a pane of glass. The triangular form could be reminiscent of a mountain peak or the sail of a boat. A faint reflection of clouds in the background adds texture to the composition.
Richard Gordon, Seattle, 1973-1978, printed 1994, gelatin silver print, Corcoran Collection (Gift of Mr. Isidore and Mrs. Dorothy (Steinberg) Kavka and Museum Purchase), 2015.19.4536.42

Seattle

Richard Gordon · 1973-1978, printed 1994 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2015.19.4536.42

The image shows a museum or exhibit space with a large photographic mural displaying a lunar landscape. Above the mural is an image of Earth. A glass display case is in the foreground, with a textured carpeted floor underneath. The color palette is monochromatic, focusing on shades of black, white, and gray.
Richard Gordon, San Francisco (First Generation Computer Store), 1973-1978, printed 1994, gelatin silver print, Corcoran Collection (Gift of Mr. Isidore and Mrs. Dorothy (Steinberg) Kavka and Museum Purchase), 2015.19.4536.45

San Francisco (First Generation Computer Store)

Richard Gordon · 1973-1978, printed 1994 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2015.19.4536.45

The image depicts a man standing and holding an upside-down photo of Albert Einstein with both hands. The man has curly hair, a mustache, and is in a simple white T-shirt. Various papers, folders, and other items are scattered in the background.
Richard Gordon, Gary Singer, Santa Cruz, 1973-1978, printed 1994, gelatin silver print, Corcoran Collection (Gift of Mr. Isidore and Mrs. Dorothy (Steinberg) Kavka and Museum Purchase), 2015.19.4536.11

Gary Singer, Santa Cruz

Richard Gordon · 1973-1978, printed 1994 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2015.19.4536.11

This is a photograph of two individuals standing on a sidewalk. The image captures a cracked concrete sidewalk with two individuals standing, both facing away from the viewer. One individual is wearing a wide-brimmed hat and dark pants and appears to be holding a device up to their face. The other individual is wearing light-colored pants and a patterned jacket and also has a camera around their neck. They have an additional bag on the sidewalk next to them. The background shows an empty road, leading to a block of buildings and vintage cars are parked along a side road. The scene is a quiet urban environment.
Richard Gordon, Leadville, Colorado, 1973-1978, printed 1994, gelatin silver print, Corcoran Collection (Gift of Mr. Isidore and Mrs. Dorothy (Steinberg) Kavka and Museum Purchase), 2015.19.4536.21

Leadville, Colorado

Richard Gordon · 1973-1978, printed 1994 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2015.19.4536.21

This is a photograph featuring a shoe display in front of a beach scene. The image shows a black and white picture of a store window display. In the foreground, there are several pairs of shoes arranged neatly on a surface resembling sandy terrain. Behind the shoes, a large photographic backdrop shows a serene beach scene with waves, a pebbled shore, dunes, and a sky. The composition combines fashion and a coastal setting.
Richard Gordon, Fifth Avenue, N.Y.C., 1973-1978, printed 1994, gelatin silver print, Corcoran Collection (Gift of Mr. Isidore and Mrs. Dorothy (Steinberg) Kavka and Museum Purchase), 2015.19.4536.28

Fifth Avenue, N.Y.C.

Richard Gordon · 1973-1978, printed 1994 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2015.19.4536.28

The image shows a black and white photograph of a wire mesh trash can on a city street. Steam is rising from a manhole or vent beside the trash can. The street is deserted, with buildings on either side leading to a vanishing point in the distance.
Richard Gordon, N.Y.C., 1973-1978, printed 1994, gelatin silver print, Corcoran Collection (Gift of Mr. Isidore and Mrs. Dorothy (Steinberg) Kavka and Museum Purchase), 2015.19.4536.24

N.Y.C.

Richard Gordon · 1973-1978, printed 1994 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2015.19.4536.24

The image features an abstract arrangement of objects, including large, curved tubes in the foreground and a glass container with plant stems in the background. The color palette is monochromatic, consisting of varying shades of black, white, and gray. Positioned in the center, the tubes frame the glass container, which is slightly obscured by the tubes' curving paths, while scattered petals and debris can be seen on the surface below, adding texture to the scene.
Richard Gordon, San Francisco, 1973-1978, printed 1994, gelatin silver print, Corcoran Collection (Gift of Mr. Isidore and Mrs. Dorothy (Steinberg) Kavka and Museum Purchase), 2015.19.4536.26

San Francisco

Richard Gordon · 1973-1978, printed 1994 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2015.19.4536.26