Louise Dahl-Wolfe

Dahl, Louise

American, 1895 - 1989

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The image displays a woman standing outdoors next to a building. She is wearing a patterned sleeveless top, a belt, and a knee-length skirt. The woman has sunglasses on and her hair is styled in an updo. She is posing with one hand on her hip and the other hanging by her side. A shadow of the woman is cast on the ground and wall.
Louise Dahl-Wolfe, Model outside the Rose Pauson House, 1942, gelatin silver print, Alfred H. Moses and Fern M. Schad Fund, 2018.97.1

Model outside the Rose Pauson House

Louise Dahl-Wolfe · 1942 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2018.97.1

The image depicts a woman seated among small flowers in a field. She is in a relaxed position, with her hands on her neck and chin. She has a serene expression, with closed eyes and styled hair. She is wearing a floral dress and the background is filled with a variety of white blooms.
Louise Dahl-Wolfe, Joan Fontaine, 1938, gelatin silver print, Alfred H. Moses and Fern M. Schad Fund, 2018.97.2

Joan Fontaine

Louise Dahl-Wolfe · 1938 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2018.97.2

The image shows two women seated on a wooden surface. The woman on the left has her back turned to the camera, wearing a striped, backless dress. The woman on the right is facing the camera with medium-length hair and large sunglasses. The background includes sandy ground with two large umbrellas casting shadows.
Louise Dahl-Wolfe, New Mexico, c. 1939, gelatin silver print, Alfred H. Moses and Fern M. Schad Fund, 2020.68.1

New Mexico

Louise Dahl-Wolfe · c. 1939 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2020.68.1

The image shows the upper half of a man seated with crossed arms. He has his eyes closed and a serene expression on his face. He has short hair and is wearing a light-colored shirt under denim overalls. In the background is a rough wall with a visible hinge.
Louise Dahl-Wolfe, William Edmondson, 1933, gelatin silver print, Purchased as the Gift of the Gallery Girls, 2020.8.1

William Edmondson

Louise Dahl-Wolfe · 1933 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2020.8.1

The image shows an elderly woman's upper body, including her head and shoulders, as she leans back in a chair. She has deep-set eyes, high cheekbones, and a serene expression. Her gray hair is closely cropped, and she wears a patterned blouse. The background includes a white chair, large leaves, and a wooden structure.
Louise Dahl-Wolfe, Ophelia, Nashville, Tennessee, 1932, printed c. 1960, gelatin silver print, Alfred H. Moses and Fern M. Schad Fund, 2018.98.1

Ophelia, Nashville, Tennessee

Louise Dahl-Wolfe · 1932, printed c. 1960 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2018.98.1