Blythe Bohnen

American, 1940 - 2022

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The image shows an upper body view of a person, with their shoulders barely visible at the bottom of the frame. The person's head and face are centrally positioned, appearing blurred or distorted, making it difficult to discern specific facial details clearly. The hair is dark and is pulled back or lying flat against the head. There is no clothing clearly visible in the image, focusing purely on the head and shoulders. The background is plain and light-colored, ensuring focus on the subject in the center of the image. The overall effect evokes a sense of motion or abstraction due to the blur.
Blythe Bohnen, Self-Portrait: Pivotal Motion from Nose, Small, 1983, gelatin silver print, Gift of Herbert and Paula Molner, 1992.75.6

Self-Portrait: Pivotal Motion from Nose, Small

Blythe Bohnen · 1983 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  1992.75.6
The image displays an upper body, focusing on the head and shoulders of a person facing the camera. The individual's facial features are blurred, and their dark medium-length hair frames the face. They are unclothed from the shoulders up, revealing part of the neck and upper chest. There are no visible articles of clothing, jewelry, or objects being held. The background is plain and light in color.
Blythe Bohnen, Self-Portrait: Pivotal Motion, Small; Vertical Motion Up, Small, 1983, gelatin silver print, Gift of Herbert and Paula Molner, 1992.75.11

Self-Portrait: Pivotal Motion, Small; Vertical Motion Up, Small

Blythe Bohnen · 1983 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  1992.75.11
The image shows the upper part of a person's torso, with the shoulders and neck visible, but no discernible clothing or objects. The person is facing forward, but their head and facial features are heavily blurred. The background is plain and featureless.
Blythe Bohnen, Self-Portrait: Vertical Motion Up, Medium, 1983, gelatin silver print, Gift of Herbert and Paula Molner, 1992.75.8

Self-Portrait: Vertical Motion Up, Medium

Blythe Bohnen · 1983 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  1992.75.8
The image shows a blurred form featuring soft, overlapping curves and indistinct lines that create an abstract impression of a human face. The shapes are smeared horizontally, suggesting movement and lending a ghostly, liquid quality to the visage. The abstract nature of the image challenges the viewer to connect it to familiar objects.
Blythe Bohnen, Self-Portrait: Pivotal Motion, Small; Vertical Motion Down, Small, 1983, gelatin silver print, Gift of Herbert and Paula Molner, 1992.75.12

Self-Portrait: Pivotal Motion, Small; Vertical Motion Down, Small

Blythe Bohnen · 1983 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  1992.75.12
The image depicts a blurred view of a person's upper body, focusing on the head and shoulders. The individual is facing slightly to the left of the camera. Facial features are indistinct due to motion blur. The hair is pulled back but the hairstyle is unclear. The person's clothing, jewelry, and objects are not visible. The background is a plain, light surface, possibly a wall.
Blythe Bohnen, Self-Portrait: Pivotal Motion from Forehead, Small, 1983, gelatin silver print, Gift of Herbert and Paula Molner, 1992.75.7

Self-Portrait: Pivotal Motion from Forehead, Small

Blythe Bohnen · 1983 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  1992.75.7
The image displays the upper part of a person's torso, including the shoulders and head. The individual's face is blurred, making it hard to discern the facial features and hair. The person is positioned in front of a plain, light-colored background, without any visible clothing or accessories.
Blythe Bohnen, Self-Portrait: Vertical Motion Up, Medium; Pivotal Motion, Large, 1983, gelatin silver print, Gift of Herbert and Paula Molner, 1992.75.10

Self-Portrait: Vertical Motion Up, Medium; Pivotal Motion, Large

Blythe Bohnen · 1983 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  1992.75.10
The image shows a blurred figure from the shoulders upwards, creating an impression of a moving or shaking head. The person is positioned facing forward, though the motion blur obscures specific facial features, making them indistinct. The individual's hair appears to be of medium length, but its style and color are not clearly discernible due to the blur. The person is not wearing any clothing above the shoulders. There are no visible jewelry or objects being held. The background is plain and lacks detail, contributing to the focus on the figure in the foreground.
Blythe Bohnen, Self-Portrait: Pivotal Motion from Chin, Medium, 1974, gelatin silver print, Gift of Herbert and Paula Molner, 1992.75.4

Self-Portrait: Pivotal Motion from Chin, Medium

Blythe Bohnen · 1974 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  1992.75.4
The image shows an upper body shot of a person facing the camera. The person's facial features are blurred, with potentially wearing glasses. The hair appears short and close to the head, and the figure seems shirtless with blurred shoulders. The background is plain and light-colored.
Blythe Bohnen, Self-Portrait: Horizontal Elliptical Motion, Medium, 1974, gelatin silver print, Gift of Herbert and Paula Molner, 1992.75.14

Self-Portrait: Horizontal Elliptical Motion, Medium

Blythe Bohnen · 1974 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  1992.75.14
The image shows an abstract, blurred depiction of a person's head and shoulders. The person appears to be facing forward, with their facial features difficult to discern. There are faint outlines around the eyes, which might suggest they are wearing glasses. The hair is not clearly defined. The background is a soft, light-colored gradient with no discernible objects or features.
Blythe Bohnen, Self-Portrait: Vertical Elliptical Motion, Large, 1974, gelatin silver print, Gift of Herbert and Paula Molner, 1992.75.15

Self-Portrait: Vertical Elliptical Motion, Large

Blythe Bohnen · 1974 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  1992.75.15
The image depicts an individual facing the camera, with the main focus on their blurred face and shoulders. The hair is slicked back, and no clothing is visible on the bare shoulders. The background is a light-colored wall. No jewelry or objects are discernible in the image due to the blurring effect.
Blythe Bohnen, Self-Portrait: Horizontal Elliptical Motion, Small, 1974, gelatin silver print, Gift of Herbert and Paula Molner, 1992.75.13

Self-Portrait: Horizontal Elliptical Motion, Small

Blythe Bohnen · 1974 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  1992.75.13