Joel Meyerowitz

American, born 1938

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The image shows a person from the waist up standing in a relaxed pose. The individual has a shaved head and distinct facial features, with a neutral expression. They are wearing a dark-colored t-shirt and blue jeans. The background includes parked cars, a tree, a body of water, and a partly cloudy sky.
Joel Meyerowitz, Cape Cod, Massachusetts, 1981, chromogenic print, Gift of Gary S. Davis, 2023.153.16

Cape Cod, Massachusetts

Joel Meyerowitz · 1981 · chromogenic print ·  Accession ID  2023.153.16
A wooden table is covered with art supplies, including sketchbooks, paintbrushes, and ink bottles. Also on the table is a plate with food remnants and a fruit bowl containing apples and pears. The image features a warm, earthy color palette with browns and beiges, as well as vibrant reds and yellows of the fruit. In the foreground, an opened sketchbook displays artistic sketches, with a bowl containing a lemon slice to the left. A rattan chair is to the right, with an open book and a box of colored pencils nearby against rustic wooden paneled walls in an enclosed porch. Greenery is visible through the windows.
Joel Meyerowitz, The Table, Wellfleet, Massachusetts, 1981, chromogenic print, Gift of Gary S. Davis, 2023.153.13

The Table, Wellfleet, Massachusetts

Joel Meyerowitz · 1981 · chromogenic print ·  Accession ID  2023.153.13
The image shows a street-level view of a busy urban scene with tall buildings on both sides. A modern glass-fronted building labeled "Manufacturers Hanover Trust" is on the right, reflecting warm light. The color palette includes soft browns, greys, and warm yellow light from the building, along with cooler tones from the street and other structures. Pedestrians are on the sidewalk, with cars passing by on the road. The street is lined with urban architecture that fades into the distance.
Joel Meyerowitz, 5th Avenue and 43rd Street, 1978, chromogenic print, Corcoran Collection (Gift of the American Telephone and Telegraph Company, 1982), 2015.19.4277

5th Avenue and 43rd Street

Joel Meyerowitz · 1978 · chromogenic print ·  Accession ID  2015.19.4277
This is an image showing a city street corner with the Empire State Building visible in the distance. A store with large windows displaying rows of bananas and a menu listing various items is featured. The store facade is painted in a warm orange color. Above the store, a red and black stained-glass window can be seen on a brick building. Skyscrapers, including the Empire State Building, line the street, bathed in golden light.
Joel Meyerowitz, Young Dancer, 34th and 5th Ave., New York City, 1978, chromogenic print, Corcoran Collection (Gift of the American Telephone and Telegraph Company, 1982), 2016.117.12

Young Dancer, 34th and 5th Ave., New York City

Joel Meyerowitz · 1978 · chromogenic print ·  Accession ID  2016.117.12
This photograph depicts a group of people in an outdoor setting. To the left of center, a young woman is standing near a tree. She has long dark hair and wears a blue top, white pants, and a colorful jacket, and she carries a pink bag. To the left is another woman who faces the right but turns her head to look at us. She has shorter dark hair and wears a short-sleeved, white-and-green striped shirt and white pants, and she has her hands in her pockets. All the other people in the photograph face away from us or look in other directions, some of them with blurred faces, many engaged in conversation with each other. They all have light skin and wear various styles of vibrant clothing. The background shows trees, green foliage, a building on the left with large windows, and some small brown chairs on the right. The ground beneath the people is brown dirt with some small sticks and stones.
Joel Meyerowitz, Cocktail Party, Wellfleet, Massachusetts, 1977, chromogenic print, Gift of Gary S. Davis, 2023.153.15

Cocktail Party, Wellfleet, Massachusetts

Joel Meyerowitz · 1977 · chromogenic print ·  Accession ID  2023.153.15
The image shows a young girl standing in front of a white picket fence on a paved surface. She has her arms crossed behind her back and is wearing a navy blue swimsuit with a pattern. The girl has curly light blonde hair, a neutral expression, and is wearing black flip-flops. In the background, there is a hedge, two houses with different exteriors, and soft lighting.
Joel Meyerowitz, Maianne, Provincetown, Massachusetts, 1977, chromogenic print, Gift of Gary S. Davis, 2023.153.18

Maianne, Provincetown, Massachusetts

Joel Meyerowitz · 1977 · chromogenic print ·  Accession ID  2023.153.18
The image shows a sandy beach during low tide, with waves receding in the distance. The horizon is high, dividing the calm sea from a distant shoreline. The beach has shallow puddles and patches of damp sand. Boats are parked on the sand, and a few people can be seen on the beach. The sky is overcast with clouds in beige and light gray tones. The scene is made up of earthy browns, grays, and hints of blue in the water.
Joel Meyerowitz, Bay/Sky, Provincetown, Massachusetts, 1977, chromogenic print, Gift of Gary S. Davis, 2023.153.11

Bay/Sky, Provincetown, Massachusetts

Joel Meyerowitz · 1977 · chromogenic print ·  Accession ID  2023.153.11
The image shows a view through a wooden gate onto a sandy beach. A white kayak rests on the beach. The scene has a misty or foggy atmosphere with blurred details, creating a calm setting. The color palette includes soft browns, creams, and faded blues.
Joel Meyerowitz, The Bay, Morning Fog, Provincetown, Massachusetts, 1977, chromogenic print, Gift of Gary S. Davis, 2023.153.17

The Bay, Morning Fog, Provincetown, Massachusetts

Joel Meyerowitz · 1977 · chromogenic print ·  Accession ID  2023.153.17
The image shows a seaside view from a porch, with two white columns framing the ocean. The sun sets to the left, casting shadows on the wooden floor. The house is cream-colored, with light filtering through tall windows. In the distance, the ocean meets the sky at a low horizon line. Clouds are scattered in pastel colors in the sky. Beyond the porch, a wooden fence and grassy yard are visible.
Joel Meyerowitz, Porch, Provincetown, Massachusetts, 1977, chromogenic print, Gift of Gary S. Davis, 2023.153.14

Porch, Provincetown, Massachusetts

Joel Meyerowitz · 1977 · chromogenic print ·  Accession ID  2023.153.14
The person is seated outdoors on a wooden chair in front of a yellow house. They are shown from the upper torso up, leaning forward slightly and looking down into a magazine or book in their lap. Their facial features are obscured by a broad-brimmed hat casting a shadow over their face. The person is wearing a textured light-colored coat and a skirt with a patterned hem. Surrounding them are wooden outdoor chairs and a tree trunk or large branch acting as a bench. There are leafy branches partially concealing the person. In the background, there is a two-story house with light yellow siding, white window shutters, and a porch with a sculpture or mannequin figure in the top right window. The porch has steps, a white door, small bushes, and green grass in front of it.
Joel Meyerowitz, Reading, Provincetown, Massachusetts, 1976, chromogenic print, Gift of Gary S. Davis, 2023.153.12

Reading, Provincetown, Massachusetts

Joel Meyerowitz · 1976 · chromogenic print ·  Accession ID  2023.153.12