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Mary Robinson

Robinson, Mary

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The image is a black-and-white photograph with a circular frame showing a group of people standing on a ledge by a large waterfall. The perspective is from behind the individuals, as they face the waterfall. Mist rises from the water, obscuring the horizon. The people are dressed in period attire and are silhouetted against the water. Vegetation is on the right, and trees line the distant riverbank.
Platt D. Babbitt, Niagara Falls, c. 1855, daguerreotype, Robinson Family Fund in memory of C. David Robinson and Clinton and Jean Wright Fund, 2016.30.1

Niagara Falls

Platt D. Babbitt · c. 1855 · daguerreotype ·  Accession ID  2016.30.1

Binh Danh, Malakoff Diggins State Historic Park, 2024, daguerreotype, Gift of Funds from the C. David and Mary Robinson Family and Gift of Funds from Linda Hackett and Russel Munson, 2025.75.1

Malakoff Diggins State Historic Park

Binh Danh · 2024 · daguerreotype ·  Accession ID  2025.75.1

The image displays a person standing in a side profile pose. The person is leaning against a window ledge with their left elbow while their right arm is positioned behind their back. Their head is slightly tilted to the left. The individual has a neutral expression, and their hair is dark and pulled back or tied. The person appears to be unclothed except for a pair of dark shoes and is wearing a bracelet on their left wrist. They are standing on a surface, possibly made of concrete or stone. The background features a wooden-paneled wall with two windows, which have open upper panes and are framed by white paint. The setting gives off a vintage or historical appearance, indicated by the photographic style and sepia toning of the image.
E.J. Bellocq, Lee Friedlander, Storyville Portrait, c. 1912, printed c. 1970, gelatin silver print, Patrons' Permanent Fund, 1995.36.31

Storyville Portrait

E.J. Bellocq, Lee Friedlander · c. 1912, printed c. 1970 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  1995.36.31

The image shows a woman from slightly below the shoulder up, sitting and leaning against what appears to be a window. She is positioned in a three-quarter view, looking slightly off to the side with her face partially in shadow. Her facial features are soft, with a subtle expression, and her hair is mostly covered by a stylish fur hat adorned with a circular emblem on the front. The woman is clad in a striped coat with a fur collar. She rests her hands in her lap. The background features a window with a decorative glass pattern, through which light subtly filters onto her face and attire. Shadows and a wooden frame are visible.
E.J. Bellocq, Lee Friedlander, Storyville Portrait, c. 1912, printed c. 1970, gelatin silver print, Patrons' Permanent Fund, 1995.36.39

Storyville Portrait

E.J. Bellocq, Lee Friedlander · c. 1912, printed c. 1970 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  1995.36.39

The image shows a white leaf with thin dark veins on a brown background. The leaf is large and diagonal on the page, with its stem pointing towards the top right corner and the rounded bottom near the bottom left corner.
William Henry Fox Talbot, Leaf Study, 1839/1840, photogenic drawing, Gift of Mary and David Robinson, 1995.35.22

Leaf Study

William Henry Fox Talbot · 1839/1840 · photogenic drawing ·  Accession ID  1995.35.22

This image shows an ornate and classical architectural facade. It features a grand classical building with intricate detailing, grand columns, a large arched entranceway framed by textured columns, a richly detailed frieze, and statues of robed figures between arched windows. The facade is adorned with ornate sculptures and relief work, including a pediment with carved figures. At street level, a horse-drawn cart is visible.
Édouard-Denis Baldus, Bibliothèque Imperiale du Louvre, 1856-1857, salted paper print, Patrons' Permanent Fund, 1995.36.7

Bibliothèque Imperiale du Louvre

Édouard-Denis Baldus · 1856-1857 · salted paper print ·  Accession ID  1995.36.7

This is a photograph of a group of sea lions in an enclosure. Several sea lions are swimming and interacting with one another. In the foreground, the sea lions play in the water, their heads rising above the surface as they move. Behind the pool, a wrought iron fence separates the sea lions from a paved walkway and a backdrop of tall trees and city architecture. The image is in black and white, with strong contrasts highlighting the textures of the water, the sea lions' wet skin, and the shadows cast on the pavement.
Garry Winogrand, Central Park Zoo, 1963, gelatin silver print, Patrons' Permanent Fund, 1995.36.135

Central Park Zoo

Garry Winogrand · 1963 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  1995.36.135

The image shows an upper body section of a person from the shoulders up to the chin. The person's head is tilted back and arms are raised, creating soft, curving lines along the torso. The facial features are not fully visible, with the chin slightly obscured and the upper part of the face out of the frame. The person appears to have dark hair. The image is rendered in warm sepia tones, giving it a vintage feel. Abstract shadows play across the skin due to the lighting. The background is indistinct and softly blurred, focusing on the interplay of light and shadow. No clothing, jewelry, or other objects are visible.
Edward Weston, The Breast (The Source), 1921, palladium print, Patrons' Permanent Fund, 1995.36.129

The Breast (The Source)

Edward Weston · 1921 · palladium print ·  Accession ID  1995.36.129

This is a photograph of a walrus in an enclosure. The walrus is in a pool of water, with its head partially submerged and looking up towards the surface. The enclosure is bordered by a metal railing curving along the top. The water has a reflective pattern on its surface. The background shows a fence-like structure made of narrow vertical lines. The photograph is in black and white, emphasizing shadows and highlights.
Garry Winogrand, New York City, 1963, gelatin silver print, Patrons' Permanent Fund, 1995.36.134

New York City

Garry Winogrand · 1963 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  1995.36.134

The image shows a person standing in front of a mirror with folded hands near their waist. They are slightly turned to the left, with a composed expression. The person has short hair styled and parted to the side, wearing a dark, long-sleeved garment. Another tilted mirror in front captures an additional perspective of their face. In the background, there is a plain wall and reflections of geometric patterns, possibly from a window or ceiling structure.
Florence Henri, Margarete Schall, 1928, gelatin silver print mounted on paperboard, Patrons' Permanent Fund, 1995.36.88

Margarete Schall

Florence Henri · 1928 · gelatin silver print mounted on paperboard ·  Accession ID  1995.36.88