Arthur Ellis

American, 1912 - 1989

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This is a photograph of a baseball game audience. The image shows a group of spectators looking towards the sky. In the background, a scoreboard displays "BALTIMORE" and "WASHINGTON." The atmosphere suggests excitement and engagement as various individuals are caught mid-action. The crowd is dressed formally. The photograph captures the excitement and communal experience of a live sporting event.
Arthur Ellis, President Kennedy, Surrounded by Political and Baseball Dignitaries, is Shown at the Moment He Threw Out the First Ball at D.C. Stadium Yesterday, April 8, 1963, gelatin silver print, Corcoran Collection (Gift of the Estate of Frederica Ellis, wife of Arthur J. Ellis), 2015.19.5006

President Kennedy, Surrounded by Political and Baseball Dignitaries, is Shown at the Moment He Threw Out the First Ball at D.C. Stadium Yesterday

Arthur Ellis · April 8, 1963 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2015.19.5006
The artwork is a monochromatic photograph depicting a large civil rights demonstration in Washington, D.C. The image is densely packed with a crowd of demonstrators, predominantly facing forward. Many are holding signs advocating for civil rights, fair employment, and housing legislation. The signs are varied in size and message, with prominent slogans visible. American flags are interspersed throughout the crowd. The demonstrators are dressed in period clothing, including suits, hats, and sunglasses. Buildings and urban structures form the backdrop, situating the scene in a city environment. The composition includes a wide range of expressions and postures among the participants.
Arthur Ellis, Civil Rights Demonstration for Fair Employment and Housing Legislation, Washington, D.C., June 14, 1963, gelatin silver print, Corcoran Collection (Gift of the Estate of Frederica Ellis, wife of Arthur J. Ellis), 2015.19.5005

Civil Rights Demonstration for Fair Employment and Housing Legislation, Washington, D.C.

Arthur Ellis · June 14, 1963 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2015.19.5005
This is a photograph of a car being recovered from a body of water. The image shows the front end of a car being hoisted out of the water at night. The vehicle is suspended vertically, with its front bumper submerged and its roof wet. A group of uniformed individuals stands on a dock or platform watching the operation, and nearby, the machinery used to lift the vehicle is partially visible.
Arthur Ellis, Car Pulled Out of the Washington Channel, Seventh Street Wharf, Washington, D.C., February 15, 1954, gelatin silver print, Corcoran Collection (Gift of the Estate of Frederica Ellis, wife of Arthur J. Ellis), 2015.19.5003

Car Pulled Out of the Washington Channel, Seventh Street Wharf, Washington, D.C.

Arthur Ellis · February 15, 1954 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2015.19.5003
This is a photograph of four individuals holding documents. Two women are on the left side, one smiling and wearing a dark dress with pearl jewelry, including a heart-shaped pendant necklace and earrings. The other woman, behind her, wears a floral top with a fur stole and pearl accessories. On the right side, two men are focused on a document. One man in the middle wears a tuxedo and the other a suit and tie. In the background, a woman with a white floral hat is seated on a raised platform. The overall tone of the photograph is black and white.
Arthur Ellis, Maid of Cotton Award: Karen Stark, Mrs. Richard M. Nixon, Vice President Nixon and Harvey Berin, April 28, 1954, gelatin silver print, Corcoran Collection (Gift of the Estate of Frederica Ellis, wife of Arthur J. Ellis), 2015.19.5004

Maid of Cotton Award: Karen Stark, Mrs. Richard M. Nixon, Vice President Nixon and Harvey Berin

Arthur Ellis · April 28, 1954 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2015.19.5004
This is a photograph of a crowded street corner near a market. In the foreground, a group of people, including law enforcement officers, are gathered around an individual lying on the ground at the street's edge. An ambulance is parked nearby, partially visible on the left side of the image. The crowd is diverse, with individuals of various ages observing the scene. Behind them, a building prominently displays a sign reading "Kay's Market," advertising groceries and vegetables, with other signs visible that mention meat and beverages like Coca-Cola. A laundry line is strung up across the street. The buildings have a textured facade and appear to be in an urban environment.
Arthur Ellis, Passersby Watch Police and Ambulance Attendants after Edward White was Killed Yesterday, May 23, 1949, gelatin silver print, Corcoran Collection (Gift of the Estate of Frederica Ellis, wife of Arthur J. Ellis), 2016.22.147

Passersby Watch Police and Ambulance Attendants after Edward White was Killed Yesterday

Arthur Ellis · May 23, 1949 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2016.22.147
The image shows a young boy seated against a wall wearing boxing gear, including a padded helmet and oversized gloves. He is in a room with boxing gloves hanging on the wall, alongside other boxing equipment.
Arthur Ellis, Boy's Club Heavyweight, 9-year-old Robert Sampson, Barney Neighborhood House, Washington, D.C., 1948, gelatin silver print, Corcoran Collection (Gift of the Estate of Frederica Ellis, wife of Arthur J. Ellis), 2015.19.5000

Boy's Club Heavyweight, 9-year-old Robert Sampson, Barney Neighborhood House, Washington, D.C.

Arthur Ellis · 1948 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2015.19.5000
The image depicts a man seated on a sofa, leaning back against the armrest. His left arm is resting on the armrest, hand to his face, while his right hand holds a small cocktail glass. He has short, neatly combed hair, wears glasses, and has a steady facial expression. He is dressed in a dark suit with a notched lapel, a patterned shirt, and a bow tie. To his left, there is a round side table with a plant and a stack of magazines or books. The background shows a light-colored wall with a framed abstract painting and a large plant partially visible on the left.
Arthur Ellis, Truman Capote, c. 1951, gelatin silver print, Corcoran Collection (Gift of the Estate of Frederica Ellis, wife of Arthur J. Ellis), 2015.19.5002

Truman Capote

Arthur Ellis · c. 1951 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2015.19.5002
The image displays three children in a close-up view, focusing on their upper bodies. The child on the left sits on a chair near a table, blowing a bubble with a straw in his mouth. The middle child leans over the table, observing the bubble, while the child on the right rests his hands on the table. A woman with curled hair is on the far right, watching with a surprised expression. The background is a wooden-paneled wall with no other visible objects apart from the table and the expanding bubble.
Arthur Ellis, Untitled, c. 1949, gelatin silver print, Corcoran Collection (Gift of the Estate of Frederica Ellis, wife of Arthur J. Ellis), 2015.19.5001

Untitled

Arthur Ellis · c. 1949 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2015.19.5001
This is a photograph of an office setting with a large map on the wall. The image features a detailed and expansive map of the world covering a large portion of the wall. In the foreground, there is a large wooden desk stacked with paperwork. Various office items, such as a telephone and stacks of papers, are present.
Arthur Ellis, Senator Harry Cain, c. 1940s, gelatin silver print, Corcoran Collection (Gift of the Estate of Frederica Ellis, wife of Arthur J. Ellis), 2015.19.4999

Senator Harry Cain

Arthur Ellis · c. 1940s · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2015.19.4999
The image displays an arrangement of abstract shapes and shadowy lines that stretch across the ground, creating an intricate play of light and dark. The shadows form elongated silhouettes that are reminiscent of familiar objects, such as balusters and furniture legs, suggesting a connection to a balcony or fence casting shadows in the sunlight. The overlapping and repeating patterns highlight the abstract essence of the scene.
Arthur Ellis, At Play, 1938, gelatin silver print, Corcoran Collection (Gift of the Estate of Frederica Ellis, wife of Arthur J. Ellis), 2015.19.4997

At Play

Arthur Ellis · 1938 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2015.19.4997