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John Cohen

American, 1932 - 2019

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The image shows a group of people standing in an outdoor space. The central focus is on two children wearing hats who appear to be dancing. Surrounding them are other individuals, some playing musical instruments, including guitars. The ground is dirt, indicating an outdoor setting. The clothing and style suggest a rural or traditional setting.
John Cohen, Kids Dancing the Huayno, Sacsamarca, Peru, 1964, printed 1997, gelatin silver print, Corcoran Collection (Gift of the artist), 2015.19.4581

Kids Dancing the Huayno, Sacsamarca, Peru

John Cohen · 1964, printed 1997 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2015.19.4581

There are three men standing against a brick wall. The man on the left is playing a violin, the man in the middle is playing an acoustic guitar, and the man on the right is playing a banjo.
Robert Frank, New Lost City Ramblers, 1958-1959, gelatin silver print, Gift of John Cohen, 1996.140.4

New Lost City Ramblers

Robert Frank · 1958-1959 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  1996.140.4

The image shows two individuals performing close to a microphone. The photograph is in black and white, focusing on their expressive faces showing strong emotions. The composition is tight on their faces, emphasizing the emotions with high contrast lighting. The shallow depth of field keeps the focus on the subjects' faces, with the background blurred.
John Cohen, Gospel Singers, Harlem, 1954, gelatin silver print, Corcoran Collection (Gift of the artist), 2015.19.4580

Gospel Singers, Harlem

John Cohen · 1954 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2015.19.4580

This is a photograph of multiple contact sheet images featuring a scene with musical instruments. The contact sheet contains various black and white images in a grid format. Each frame captures elements of musical themes, including stringed instruments like guitars and possibly a banjo. The scenes vary slightly in composition and orientation. The background appears to consist of urban textures such as brick walls and pavement. The images' tones and contrasts capture the essence of classic monochrome photography.
Robert Frank, New Lost City Ramblers II, 1958-1959, contact sheet, Gift of John Cohen, 1996.140.8

New Lost City Ramblers II

Robert Frank · 1958-1959 · contact sheet ·  Accession ID  1996.140.8

The image shows a man playing the violin in a wooden room. He has short, neatly combed hair and is wearing a light-colored shirt and overalls. There is a child to the left of him, looking at the camera. In the background, there is a sideboard with various household items, including a ceramic vase with flowers. The room is warmly lit, with wooden walls and a visible ceiling.
John Cohen, Farmer Playing Fiddle, North Georgia, 1961, printed 1997, gelatin silver print, Corcoran Collection (Gift of the artist), 2015.19.4582

Farmer Playing Fiddle, North Georgia

John Cohen · 1961, printed 1997 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2015.19.4582

This is a photograph of a contact sheet. The image contains multiple small black-and-white photographs arranged in a grid. These images showcase various scenes set against an urban backdrop, with different compositions and angles. The photographs appear to capture dynamic and informal moments. Each portion of the contact sheet provides a slice of life, with a blue marking highlighting one of the frames. The film details and frame numbers are visible around the borders of each series of images.
Robert Frank, New Lost City Ramblers 7, 1958-1959, contact sheet, Gift of John Cohen, 1996.140.15

New Lost City Ramblers 7

Robert Frank · 1958-1959 · contact sheet ·  Accession ID  1996.140.15

This is a photograph of a stage performance viewed by an audience. The image captures a theater setting from a unique angle, which includes a wooden stage floor coming diagonally from the lower left to the upper right of the photo. On the stage, two figures stand near a microphone. Toward the right side of the image, an audience is seated, partially shadowed, creating a contrast with the illuminated stage. The image is in black and white. On the left side, posters are visible along the bottom edge of the stage.
John Cohen, Folk Music Concert with Oscar Brand, New York City, c. 1959, gelatin silver print, Corcoran Collection (Gift of the artist), 2015.19.4583

Folk Music Concert with Oscar Brand, New York City

John Cohen · c. 1959 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2015.19.4583

The image is a contact sheet with multiple small black and white photographs showcasing a group of people, predominantly men, playing musical instruments such as guitars. The shots vary in composition, with some showing full bodies while others focus on the upper halves. The individuals are generally seated or standing closely together in small groups. They all have short, well-groomed hair, and their facial features are clear, with some images capturing them smiling or concentrating on playing music. The clothing consists predominantly of formal attire, such as white shirts, ties, and vests. The setting appears to be outdoors with grass visible, interspersed by urban or park-like backgrounds featuring brick walls or trees. There are no visible jewelry items, but the consistent presence of guitars is noted.
Robert Frank, New Lost City Ramblers 1, 1958-1959, contact sheet, Gift of John Cohen, 1996.140.10

New Lost City Ramblers 1

Robert Frank · 1958-1959 · contact sheet ·  Accession ID  1996.140.10

This is a black and white photograph of the front part of a luxury car. The image focuses on the front fender, headlight, and hood ornament of the vehicle. Reflections of lights create patterns on the metal surfaces, emphasizing chrome detailing. The composition is tightly cropped, highlighting the smooth curves and shine of the car's metal parts.
Robert Frank, Headlight, c. 1958-1960, gelatin silver print, Gift of John Cohen, 1996.140.1

Headlight

Robert Frank · c. 1958-1960 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  1996.140.1

The image shows an outdoor gathering in a grassy field. Tall grass and wildflowers dominate the foreground, while hills or mountains are visible in the background. The sun is casting a gentle light over the scene. The photograph is monochrome.
Robert Frank, New Lost City Ramblers, c. 1960, gelatin silver print, Gift of John Cohen, 1996.140.7

New Lost City Ramblers

Robert Frank · c. 1960 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  1996.140.7