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Rackstraw Downes, Water-Flow Monitoring Installations on the Rio Grande Near Presidio, TX, 2002 - 2003, oil on canvas, Gift of Lannan Foundation, 2024.94.29

Water-Flow Monitoring Installations on the Rio Grande Near Presidio, TX

Rackstraw Downes · 2002 - 2003 · oil on canvas ·  Accession ID  2024.94.29

This is a photograph of a train station with two trains on platforms and a crowd of moving people. Two trains are parked on platforms labeled 2 and 3. Above the platforms are advertisements for 'WILLS' and there are structures supporting the roof. The image shows a dynamic scene with blurry movements of people in the station. There are industrial elements like metal beams, large windows, and overhead lights. The crowd adds a sense of busy activity as people move around the station.
Sebastião Salgado, Church Gate Station, Bombay, India, 1995, 1995, gelatin silver print, Gift of Lannan Foundation, 2024.94.12

Church Gate Station, Bombay, India, 1995

Sebastião Salgado · 1995 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2024.94.12

The image is a diptych of two black and white photographs showcasing a waterfall landscape. One image shows the waterfall cascading into a pool surrounded by rugged terrain, with mist obscuring the horizon. The other image provides a close-up view of the powerful water flow over jagged rocks, captured with a long exposure technique to create a silky texture. The contrast of light and dark tones enhances the dramatic effect of the scene. The grayscale color palette gives the image a timeless quality, emphasizing the grandeur of the natural setting.
Thomas Joshua Cooper, A Premonitional Work, Message to Timothy H. O’Sullivan, Gullfoss (Golden Falls), Iceland, 1987, printed 2006, 2 gelatin silver prints, Gift of Lannan Foundation, 2024.94.3

A Premonitional Work, Message to Timothy H. O’Sullivan, Gullfoss (Golden Falls), Iceland

Thomas Joshua Cooper · 1987, printed 2006 · 2 gelatin silver prints ·  Accession ID  2024.94.3

The image shows a black and white aerial view of a waterfall flowing through a narrow gorge between rocky cliffs. The water cascades downwards, creating a deep chasm. Mist and spray from the waterfall obscure the horizon, blending with the sky. The rocky cliffs on each side are dark and textured, contrasting with the smooth water. The water is depicted with graceful, flowing strokes. The overall color palette is high-contrast monochrome, emphasizing light and shadow.
Thomas Joshua Cooper, A Premonitional Work, Gullfoss (Golden Falls) and the Hvítá River Channel, Iceland, 1987, printed 2006, gelatin silver print, Gift of Lannan Foundation, 2024.94.4

A Premonitional Work, Gullfoss (Golden Falls) and the Hvítá River Channel, Iceland

Thomas Joshua Cooper · 1987, printed 2006 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2024.94.4

The image shows a waterfall from an elevated perspective, with water cascading over dark rocks. The horizon is not visible, emphasizing the waterfall and flowing water. The water appears smooth and blurred, indicating a long exposure to capture movement. The color palette is monochromatic with shades of black, white, and grey, emphasizing textures and adding drama. The waterfall and rocks form a dynamic pattern guiding the eye through the image, with close-up areas showing the water's powerful movement.
Thomas Joshua Cooper, A Premonitional Work, Mythic Stone, Gullfoss (Golden Falls), Iceland, 1987, printed 2006, gelatin silver print, Gift of Lannan Foundation, 2024.94.6

A Premonitional Work, Mythic Stone, Gullfoss (Golden Falls), Iceland

Thomas Joshua Cooper · 1987, printed 2006 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2024.94.6

The image features a circular formation made up of petal-like shapes, creating a ring. The design is abstract and resembles a wreath or crown, with a background of gray and black gradients.
Richard Long, Dust, Dobros, Desert Flowers, 1987, lithograph on wove paper, Gift of Lannan Foundation, 2024.94.30

Dust, Dobros, Desert Flowers

Richard Long · 1987 · lithograph on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2024.94.30

The image shows a slightly elevated view looking downwards over a hazy landscape. The thick fog obscures the horizon line, blending the land and sky. There are no distinct forms visible in the mist-covered scene. The lack of brushstrokes indicates the image is either a photograph or a precise realist work. The color palette is muted and monochromatic, with shades of grey and black. The ground is faintly visible in the foreground, gradually fading into the fog that dominates the middle ground and distance.
Thomas Joshua Cooper, Sea Fog, The Mid North Atlantic Ocean, 2004, gelatin silver print, Gift of Lannan Foundation, 2024.94.5

Sea Fog, The Mid North Atlantic Ocean

Thomas Joshua Cooper · 2004 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2024.94.5

The image is a triptych of three black and white photographs depicting different seascapes. The first photograph on the left shows a vast expanse of overcast sky with thick, billowing clouds. The horizon is placed roughly a third from the top, where the land or distant water meets the sky. Close to us, shallow water reflects the muted light, leading our view toward the horizon. The middle photograph captures the churning ocean water, with waves swirling into frothy patterns. The horizon is not visible. On the right, the photograph captures a calm view of the sea with a faint horizon appearing near the center. The sky above is misty and almost blends into the water below. The color palette consists of various tones of grey.
Thomas Joshua Cooper, The Three Great Rivers, 2006, 3 gelatin silver prints, Gift of Lannan Foundation, 2024.94.10

The Three Great Rivers

Thomas Joshua Cooper · 2006 · 3 gelatin silver prints ·  Accession ID  2024.94.10

The image shows flowing diagonal lines sweeping across from the top right towards the bottom left, creating a dynamic sense of movement. The abstract lines resemble gentle waves or flowing water. The darker and lighter areas interact as if capturing light on a liquid surface, adding to the sense of dynamic energy.
Thomas Joshua Cooper, West Chenal du Four – La Mer D’Iroise, 2004, gelatin silver print, Gift of Lannan Foundation, 2024.94.7

West Chenal du Four – La Mer D’Iroise

Thomas Joshua Cooper · 2004 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2024.94.7

The image shows a monochromatic view of flowing water with dynamic texture. The horizon is not visible, drawing attention to the swirling patterns and motion of the water. The surface displays a mix of light and shadow, implying depth and movement. The water's movement is depicted through blurred, gestural brush-like strokes, suggesting continuous flow and turbulence. The color palette is grayscale, dominated by whites and dark grays, highlighting the fluid patterns and textures within the image.
Thomas Joshua Cooper, The Beginning of New Worlds, 2006/2015, gelatin silver print, Gift of Lannan Foundation, 2024.94.9

The Beginning of New Worlds

Thomas Joshua Cooper · 2006/2015 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2024.94.9