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Mr. Harvey S. Shipley Miller

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Ray K. Metzker, Car and Street Lamp, 1966, printed c. 1980, gelatin silver print, Gift of Harvey S. Shipley Miller, 2005.89.1

Car and Street Lamp

Ray K. Metzker · 1966, printed c. 1980 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2005.89.1

The image depicts a woodland scene with a soft, slightly blurred perspective. In the foreground, there is a still body of water reflecting tall, slender trees. The trees dominate the middle ground and extend into the distance, with their trunks creating vertical lines. The horizon is obscured by the dense canopy of trees, though light filters through, suggesting an open space beyond. The color palette is muted and monochromatic, emphasizing shades of gray and gentle contrasts of light and shadow, contributing to a serene atmosphere.
Ansel Adams, A Grove of Tamarack Pine, Near Timber Line, 1921, gelatin silver print (parmelian print), Harvey S. Shipley Miller Fund, 2004.85.1

A Grove of Tamarack Pine, Near Timber Line

Ansel Adams · 1921 · gelatin silver print (parmelian print) ·  Accession ID  2004.85.1

The image shows sheep grazing on grass near a calm river that winds through the landscape. In the background, a line of trees divides the field from the sky. The river narrows and disappears into the distance. The sky is filled with large clouds casting shadows over the terrain. The color palette is grayscale with variations in light tones, giving the image a serene and tranquil quality.
Peter Henry Emerson, On the River Bure, 1886, platinum print, Gift of Harvey S. Shipley Miller and J. Randall Plummer, in Honor of the 50th Anniversary of the National Gallery of Art, 1995.63.2

On the River Bure

Peter Henry Emerson · 1886 · platinum print ·  Accession ID  1995.63.2

Jean (Hans) Arp, 11 configurations, published 1945, 1 vol: ill: 11 woodcuts in black on wove paper (woodcut VII repeated on cover); text by Gabrielle Buffet-Picabia; intro. by Max Bill; poem by Jean Arp, Gift of Harvey S. Shipley Miller in memory of Herbert M. and Nanette Rothschild, 1991.72.1

11 configurations

Jean (Hans) Arp · published 1945 · 1 vol: ill: 11 woodcuts in black on wove paper (woodcut VII repeated on cover); text by Gabrielle Buffet-Picabia; intro. by Max Bill; poem by Jean Arp ·  Accession ID  1991.72.1

The image shows two men standing in shallow water next to a small wooden boat, handling fishing nets. The background features distant trees, a cloudy sky, and two small structures or boats on the horizon. The overall color scheme is muted in sepia tones, giving the image a vintage appearance. The contrast between the dark clothing of the men and the lighter tones of the water and sky, with soft lighting, creates a serene and industrious atmosphere.
T.F. Goodall, Peter Henry Emerson, Taking Up the Eel-Net, 1886, platinum print, Gift of Harvey S. Shipley Miller and J. Randall Plummer, in Honor of the 50th Anniversary of the National Gallery of Art, 1995.63.1.g

Taking Up the Eel-Net

T.F. Goodall, Peter Henry Emerson · 1886 · platinum print ·  Accession ID  1995.63.1.g

The image depicts a wetland landscape with a horizon showing silhouettes of bare trees, small houses, and a windmill. Long grasses grow out of the water with their reflection visible in the calm surface. The scene is in a soft, monochrome palette dominated by shades of grey and taupe, evoking a calm and quiet atmosphere. The textures are gentle with smooth transitions between elements, suggesting either an early morning or late afternoon under an overcast sky.
Peter Henry Emerson, A Rushy Shore, 1886, platinum print, Gift of Harvey S. Shipley Miller and J. Randall Plummer, in Honor of the 50th Anniversary of the National Gallery of Art, 1995.63.1.ii

A Rushy Shore

Peter Henry Emerson · 1886 · platinum print ·  Accession ID  1995.63.1.ii

The image shows a ground-level view of a landscape with a tall windmill on the right side, a person near a small water body, dense vegetation, scattered trees, and a cloudy sky. The scene evokes a serene and contemplative atmosphere.
Peter Henry Emerson, A Ruined Water-Mill, 1886, platinum print, Gift of Harvey S. Shipley Miller and J. Randall Plummer, in Honor of the 50th Anniversary of the National Gallery of Art, 1995.63.1.k

A Ruined Water-Mill

Peter Henry Emerson · 1886 · platinum print ·  Accession ID  1995.63.1.k

The image displays a landscape with a house, leafless trees, wetland, shrubs, and tall grasses. The color palette is subdued and dominated by gray and earth tones.
T.F. Goodall, Peter Henry Emerson, The Fringe of the Marsh, 1886, platinum print, Gift of Harvey S. Shipley Miller and J. Randall Plummer, in Honor of the 50th Anniversary of the National Gallery of Art, 1995.63.1.mm

The Fringe of the Marsh

T.F. Goodall, Peter Henry Emerson · 1886 · platinum print ·  Accession ID  1995.63.1.mm

This is a photograph of a rural scene by a small waterway. The image captures an outdoor setting alongside a narrow water channel, with reflections of surrounding grass and a docked wooden boat floating in the water. The boat is laden with bundles of vegetation. In the background, a man stands near a stack of collected grasses or hay. Several elements of rural life are apparent, such as the dirt path, wooden fence sections, and the rustic nature of the landscape. The sky is partly cloudy, casting an even light across the scene.
Peter Henry Emerson, T.F. Goodall, Towing the Reed, 1886, platinum print, Gift of Harvey S. Shipley Miller and J. Randall Plummer, in Honor of the 50th Anniversary of the National Gallery of Art, 1995.63.1.z

Towing the Reed

Peter Henry Emerson, T.F. Goodall · 1886 · platinum print ·  Accession ID  1995.63.1.z

The image shows a black and white scene captured from an elevated angle. In the scene, two individuals are in a wooden rowboat. One person is reaching out to pluck a water lily from the water, while the other is guiding the boat with an oar. Tall reeds line the edges of the water, and in the distance, there is a forested area. The image has a soft, diffuse quality.
Peter Henry Emerson, Gathering Water-Lilies, 1886, platinum print, Gift of Harvey S. Shipley Miller and J. Randall Plummer, in Honor of the 50th Anniversary of the National Gallery of Art, 1995.63.1.i

Gathering Water-Lilies

Peter Henry Emerson · 1886 · platinum print ·  Accession ID  1995.63.1.i