Prentice H. Polk

Polk, Prentice Herman
American, 1898 - 1984

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The image shows a portrait of a woman from the chest up, with her body slightly angled away from the camera and her head turned to the side. She has a calm expression with defined facial features, including arched eyebrows and focused eyes. She wears a large hat with a ribbon and is dressed in a dark jacket over a light top with a brooch pinned to her lapel. She wears small earrings and the background is dark.
Prentice H. Polk, Margaret B. Polk, 1947, gelatin silver print, Alfred H. Moses and Fern M. Schad Fund, 2023.87.10

Margaret B. Polk

Prentice H. Polk · 1947 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2023.87.10
The image shows a woman seated and looking to the side. She has a composed expression, styled hair and wears a wide-brimmed hat, a dark suit with a light-colored blouse, a brooch on her lapel, and matching earrings. The background is deep black.
Prentice H. Polk, Margaret Blanche Polk, 1946, printed 1981, gelatin silver print, Corcoran Collection (Museum Purchase, Anna E. Clark Fund, 1981), 2015.19.4225

Margaret Blanche Polk

Prentice H. Polk · 1946, printed 1981 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2015.19.4225
The image shows a woman from the waist up in a seated position, turned slightly to the side. She has short, curly hair and a composed expression. The woman is dressed in a sheer, light-colored garment with a high, ruffled collar and cape-like sleeves. Around her, there are no visible accessories or objects. The background features a blurred outdoor setting, suggesting a garden or a landscape with trees and buildings in the distance.
Prentice H. Polk, Mildred Hansen Baker, 1937, printed 1981, gelatin silver print, Corcoran Collection (Museum Purchase, Anna E. Clark Fund, 1981), 2015.19.4226

Mildred Hansen Baker

Prentice H. Polk · 1937, printed 1981 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2015.19.4226
The image displays a woman outdoors, holding a large, long-haired dog on a leash. She has distinctive facial features and dark hair partially covered by a hat. The woman wears a textured jacket, a high-necked blouse, and gloves. She stands among trees and foliage in a park or wooded area, looking slightly upward.
Prentice H. Polk, Lillian Evans Tibbs, 1937, gelatin silver print, Corcoran Collection (The Evans-Tibbs Collection, Gift of Thurlow Evans Tibbs, Jr.), 2015.19.4505

Lillian Evans Tibbs

Prentice H. Polk · 1937 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2015.19.4505
The image shows two young boys standing side by side facing forward. They are wearing formal tuxedos with satin lapels, white shirts, black bow ties, small boutonnières, and formal shoes. The backdrop includes trees and a structure resembling a classical temple.
Prentice H. Polk, Theodore and Cornelius Polk, 1936, printed 1981, gelatin silver print, Corcoran Collection (Museum Purchase, Anna E. Clark Fund, 1981), 2015.19.4227

Theodore and Cornelius Polk

Prentice H. Polk · 1936, printed 1981 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2015.19.4227
The image shows a woman playing a harp from a seated position. She is seated in a graceful posture, leaning slightly forward to reach the strings of the harp. She has short curly hair and wears a long lace dress. Around her right wrist is a bracelet, and she wears hoop earrings and rings on her fingers. She is surrounded by a plush sofa with a patterned cushion, ornate curtains, and a large window that lets in soft light. There is also a decorative carpet underfoot.
Prentice H. Polk, Catherine Moton Patterson, 1936, printed 1981, gelatin silver print, Corcoran Collection (Museum Purchase, Anna E. Clark Fund, 1981), 2015.19.4230

Catherine Moton Patterson

Prentice H. Polk · 1936, printed 1981 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2015.19.4230
The image shows a woman standing with her body slightly angled, looking over her shoulder towards the camera. She has delicate features and styled, wavy bob hair. The woman wears a long, elegant gown made of a shiny fabric, possibly satin, with a belt around her waist. She accessorizes with a bracelet, a ring, and small earrings. The background has a soft-focused, textured, cloudy effect.
Prentice H. Polk, Abigail Kyzer, 1933, printed 1981, gelatin silver print, Corcoran Collection (Museum Purchase, Anna E. Clark Fund, 1981), 2015.19.4231

Abigail Kyzer

Prentice H. Polk · 1933, printed 1981 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2015.19.4231
The image shows the upper half of a person in a seated or standing position. The person is holding a small pipe in one hand and a lit match in the other, near the pipe. The facial features are in shadow, with a dark complexion. The person is wearing a hat made of patterned fabric with light ruffled edges, and a layered outfit with a light-colored apron over a patterned shirt. The setting is dimly lit with a smooth, indistinct dark background, focusing on the person in the foreground.
Prentice H. Polk, The Pipe Smoker, 1932, printed 1981, gelatin silver print, Corcoran Collection (Museum Purchase, Anna E. Clark Fund, 1981), 2016.117.8

The Pipe Smoker

Prentice H. Polk · 1932, printed 1981 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2016.117.8
The image shows the head and upper shoulders of an elderly man in profile, looking upwards to his left. He has a prominent face with deep-set eyes, a large nose, and a full white beard. His hair is white, curly, and slightly receding at the temples. The man wears a dark jacket over a light-colored shirt, partially visible with a collar and a button. The background is a dark monochromatic backdrop.
Prentice H. Polk, Henry Baker, 1932, printed 1981, gelatin silver print, Corcoran Collection (Museum Purchase, Anna E. Clark Fund, 1981), 2016.117.9

Henry Baker

Prentice H. Polk · 1932, printed 1981 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2016.117.9
The image depicts a woman in a half-body portrait. She is standing with one arm resting on her hip, showing a confident posture. Her facial expression is calm and composed with slightly parted lips and focused eyes. She wears a white headscarf, a patterned long-sleeve blouse, a knitted vest, a skirt, and a wrap around her shoulders. The background is dark and unadorned.
Prentice H. Polk, The Boss, 1932, printed 1981, gelatin silver print, Corcoran Collection (Museum Purchase, Anna E. Clark Fund, 1981), 2016.117.7

The Boss

Prentice H. Polk · 1932, printed 1981 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2016.117.7