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Paul Strand Archive, Aperture Foundation

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The sculpture depicts a skull with wings on either side. The skull has hollow eyes and a grinning set of teeth. The wings are ornately designed with multiple layers of feathers. Curlicue patterns and swirling lines surround the main figure, adding a decorative frame. The sculpture is in grayscale, indicating it may be made of a dark monochrome material, such as stone or metal, which has a weathered appearance. The carved lines and grooves give the sculpture a distinct relief effect.
Paul Strand, Tombstone, Winged Skull, 1946, gelatin silver print, Southwestern Bell Corporation Paul Strand Collection, 1991.216.38

Tombstone, Winged Skull

Paul Strand · 1946 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  1991.216.38

This is a photograph of a cemetery. The image shows a collection of gravestones set against a backdrop of a partly cloudy sky. The foreground features a dark gravestone with an inscription, and several lighter gravestones are positioned behind it in various sizes and shapes on a sloping grassy terrain. This landscape provides a scene of a resting place with a natural setting, accentuated by light and shadow from the clouds above.
Paul Strand, Burying Ground, Vermont, 1946, gelatin silver print, Southwestern Bell Corporation Paul Strand Collection, 1991.216.35

Burying Ground, Vermont

Paul Strand · 1946 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  1991.216.35

The image shows a view through a wooden structure, possibly a doorway or window, framing a winter scene with trees in the distance. The horizon is not visible. The trees have no leaves, and their branches contrast against the snow-covered ground. The wooden frame has visible textures like grains and knots, giving it a rustic appearance. The color palette consists of monochromatic tones, ranging from deep browns and grays to stark whites.
Paul Strand, Toward the Sugar House, Vermont, 1944, gelatin silver print, Gift of Southwestern Bell Corporation Paul Strand Collection, 1990.44.6

Toward the Sugar House, Vermont

Paul Strand · 1944 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  1990.44.6

The image shows a person seated on a cobblestone path, wearing a sombrero that covers their head and face. They are dressed in a loose shirt, pants, and a woven cloth draped around their body. The person's head is bent down, hiding their face while they are holding small objects in their left hand.
Paul Strand, Man with Sombrero, Mexico, 1933, platinum print, Southwestern Bell Corporation Paul Strand Collection, 1991.216.30

Man with Sombrero, Mexico

Paul Strand · 1933 · platinum print ·  Accession ID  1991.216.30

Paul Strand, Lusetti Family, Luzzara, Italy, 1953, gelatin silver print, Southwestern Bell Corporation Paul Strand Collection, 1991.216.46

Lusetti Family, Luzzara, Italy

Paul Strand · 1953 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  1991.216.46

The image shows a close-up portrait of a person's face. The individual is looking directly at the camera with a neutral expression. They have short, dark hair and their eyes are slightly wide-set. The person's lips are closed. They are wearing a dark garment around the shoulders and neck, without visible jewelry. The background is softly blurred, indicating an indoor setting with neutral tones.
Paul Strand, Rebecca, 1922, platinum print, Southwestern Bell Corporation Paul Strand Collection, 1991.216.6

Rebecca

Paul Strand · 1922 · platinum print ·  Accession ID  1991.216.6

This is a photograph of a building facade covered with various newspaper advertisements. The image captures a section of a building with its walls plastered with large, bold advertisements for different newspapers such as "Midi Libre," "La Marseillaise," and "Le Méridional." Below the advertisements, a motorbike is parked in front of an open doorway that leads into a darkened interior space. The windows of the building have shutters, some of which are partially opened. The scene is stark with shadows hinting at the time of day.
Paul Strand, Midi-Libre, France, 1951, gelatin silver print, Southwestern Bell Corporation Paul Strand Collection, 1991.216.44

Midi-Libre, France

Paul Strand · 1951 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  1991.216.44

The image shows a structure on top of a hill, overlooking a vast sky filled with dark clouds. Tall grasses and shrubs are visible in the foreground, leading up to the building. The color palette is predominantly sepia.
Paul Strand, Near Ranchos de Taos, New Mexico, 1931, platinum print, Southwestern Bell Corporation Paul Strand Collection, 1991.216.23

Near Ranchos de Taos, New Mexico

Paul Strand · 1931 · platinum print ·  Accession ID  1991.216.23

The image shows an older man standing upright. He has a serious expression with a prominent forehead and thinning hair. His cheeks are slightly sunken, and his facial features are angular. He is wearing a dark, button-up shirt with sleeves rolled up just past the elbows. In his right hand, he holds a sturdy wooden tool or walking stick that rests on the ground. The background includes a wall covered in climbing plants and ivy, with leaves filling the left side of the image and bare vines on the right.
Paul Strand, Man, Gondeville, Charente, France, 1951, gelatin silver print, Southwestern Bell Corporation Paul Strand Collection, 1991.216.43

Man, Gondeville, Charente, France

Paul Strand · 1951 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  1991.216.43

The image shows an aerial view of an industrial site. There are wooden beams, metal structures, and wires in the foreground. In the background, there are large industrial buildings with a mix of wood and brick construction. Further back, there is a dock area or industrial waterfront with mounds of material. The horizon is high and mostly obscured, with stacked barrels or containers visible in the distance. The image has a monochromatic, sepia tone, with deep shadows and dusty highlights.
Paul Strand, The Docks, New York, 1922, gelatin silver print, Southwestern Bell Corporation Paul Strand Collection, 1991.216.7

The Docks, New York

Paul Strand · 1922 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  1991.216.7