August Sander

German, 1876 - 1964

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The image depicts a snow-covered landscape with a network of branches covered in snow in the foreground. The horizon is marked by rolling hills that fade into a misty backdrop. The branches stand out against the softer appearance of the hills in the background. The image is in black and white, emphasizing textures and forms, from the snowy branches to the hills in the distance.
August Sander, Winter in the Siebengebirge, c. 1940, gelatin silver print, Gift of Kent and Marcia Minichiello, 1997.126.4

Winter in the Siebengebirge

August Sander · c. 1940 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  1997.126.4
The image shows a serene river landscape with low rolling hills meeting the sky in the background. The river winds through the scene in an S-shape with tree-lined banks. Shrubs and trees create texture and depth, with the river splitting around a small tree-covered peninsula. The image is in grayscale, capturing varying shades of gray from dark foliage to pale sky and water.
August Sander, Near Nonnenwerth Island, 1937, gelatin silver print, Gift of Kent and Marcia Minichiello, 1998.130.1

Near Nonnenwerth Island

August Sander · 1937 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  1998.130.1
The image depicts a landscape with cultivated fields stretching into the distance. A range of hills runs across the horizon, beyond which are structures with peaked roofs nestled among trees. The hills are silhouetted against a sky with light, soft clouds. The scene is in black and white, emphasizing texture and depth. Rows of crops lead towards the trees and houses.
August Sander, The Siebengebirge as seen from Rheinbreitbach, 1936, gelatin silver print, Gift of Kent and Marcia Minichiello, 1998.130.2

The Siebengebirge as seen from Rheinbreitbach

August Sander · 1936 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  1998.130.2
The image shows a landscape with rolling hills, trees, wild grass, and fields. The horizon line is in the middle with dramatic cloud cover above. The color palette is monochromatic, emphasizing contrast and texture.
August Sander, The Siebengebirge as seen from Westerwald, before 1934, gelatin silver print, Gift of Kent and Marcia Minichiello, 1996.141.1

The Siebengebirge as seen from Westerwald

August Sander · before 1934 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  1996.141.1
The image depicts a dense woodland scene with tall, slender trees stretching upwards. The horizon is obstructed by the branches and no sky is visible. The view is monochromatic with shades of grey and black, resembling a black and white photograph. The ground is covered in patches of white snow. The branches create a intricate texture against the sky.
August Sander, Untitled--Forest, c. 1930-1940, gelatin silver print, Gift of Kent and Marcia Minichiello, 1996.141.2

Untitled--Forest

August Sander · c. 1930-1940 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  1996.141.2
This image shows a landscape with sparse trees and hilly terrain. The view is from slightly elevated ground. The horizon is visible, with distant hills, but it is not clearly defined due to layers of overlapping trees and undulating land. Three tall, slender pine trees stand out against the sky. They are surrounded by more trees and hills in the background. The sky is overcast with clouds, giving the scene a gray tone. The color scheme is monochromatic, highlighting light and shadow contrasts, textures, and forms in the landscape.
August Sander, View of the Ederkopf, c. 1930-1940, gelatin silver print, Gift of Kent and Marcia Minichiello, 1998.130.4

View of the Ederkopf

August Sander · c. 1930-1940 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  1998.130.4
The image shows a man from the thigh up, leaning slightly against a plain wall. He is standing with his hands clasped in front of him, slightly below his waist. His facial features include a broad nose, a prominent mustache, and deep-set eyes. His hair is mostly covered by a flat cap. He is wearing a dark, pinstriped jacket over a dark sweater and lighter-colored trousers. The background is a plain, seamless wall, with soft shadows hinting at a light source from the left.
August Sander, Recipient of Welfare Assistance, 1930, gelatin silver print, New Century Fund, 1999.49.4

Recipient of Welfare Assistance

August Sander · 1930 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  1999.49.4
The image features a close-up of snow-laden branches of pine trees. The frame is filled with snow-covered foliage, showcasing intricate patterns of branches interwoven with heavy clumps of snow. The color palette is monochromatic, emphasizing the texture and depth, with varying shades of grey and white creating contrast between the dark branches and bright snow. The snow appears bright against the dark background of tree bark and branches, highlighting nature's delicate balance.
August Sander, Untitled--Snow-Covered Tree, c. 1930-1940, gelatin silver print, Gift of Kent and Marcia Minichiello, 1998.130.3

Untitled--Snow-Covered Tree

August Sander · c. 1930-1940 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  1998.130.3
The image has a misty forest scene with fallen leaves on the forest floor. The trees have hooded branches creating a pattern overhead. The horizon is obscured by dense fog blending with silhouettes of trees and foliage. There is no distinct horizon line visible as the mist envelops the scene. The color palette is monochromatic, with shades of grey and black highlighting the texture of wet leaves and tree branches.
August Sander, Untitled--Forest Scene, c. 1930-1940, gelatin silver print, Gift of Kent and Marcia Minichiello, 1997.126.2

Untitled--Forest Scene

August Sander · c. 1930-1940 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  1997.126.2
The image shows a tall, flowering plant against a large rock formation. The horizon is not visible, with the focus on the plant and rock. The photo is in black and white, emphasizing grayscale tones. The texture is detailed, showing patterns of the plant and rock surface. Surrounding vegetation adds depth, with more rocks and undergrowth in the distance. Light and shadow play across the scene.
August Sander, Mullein, Siebengebirge, c. 1930-1938, gelatin silver print, Gift of Kent and Marcia Minichiello, 1997.126.1

Mullein, Siebengebirge

August Sander · c. 1930-1938 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  1997.126.1