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The image shows the back of a person from the waist up, standing in water. The person has their back to the camera, hands raised and holding their wet, long, wavy hair. The individual's upper body is partially submerged in the water, with only the upper back and shoulders visible above the waterline. The background is a seamless expanse of water, creating a minimalistic atmosphere. There are no visible objects or jewelry on the person.
Harry Callahan, Eleanor, Chicago, 1948, gelatin silver print, Gift of Susan and Peter MacGill, 1998.133.3

Eleanor, Chicago

Harry Callahan · 1948 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  1998.133.3

The image displays the back view of a person's body from the shoulders to the legs. The person is standing upright facing away from the camera with one arm slightly bent towards their head. The person appears unclothed. Behind them is a dark background with a subtle floral pattern.
Harry Callahan, Eleanor, early 1950s, gelatin silver print, Gift of Susan P. MacGill, 1997.125.2

Eleanor

Harry Callahan · early 1950s · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  1997.125.2

A small, round black mesh bin is placed on a snow-covered ground. The color palette is primarily black and white.
Harry Callahan, Lincoln Park, Chicago, 1948, gelatin silver print mounted on paperboard, Gift of Susan P. MacGill, 1997.125.7

Lincoln Park, Chicago

Harry Callahan · 1948 · gelatin silver print mounted on paperboard ·  Accession ID  1997.125.7

The image shows a straight-on view of an empty wide street. The horizon is in the distance where the road gently curves and disappears. The image is a photograph capturing the surface texture of the road with crisp clarity. The color palette is grayscale, contrasting the dark asphalt with the white line stretching along the road's length. The focus is on the symmetrical alignment and the interplay of light and shadow.
Harry Callahan, Chicago, c. 1949, gelatin silver print mounted on paperboard, Gift of Susan P. MacGill, 1997.125.1

Chicago

Harry Callahan · c. 1949 · gelatin silver print mounted on paperboard ·  Accession ID  1997.125.1

The image displays abstract black lines on a white background. The lines branch out into smaller lines with clustered dots. The composition resembles natural growth like root systems or neural pathways, forming unique patterns.
Harry Callahan, Ivy Tentacles on Glass, Chicago, c. 1952, gelatin silver print, Gift of Susan MacGill, 2006.174.1

Ivy Tentacles on Glass, Chicago

Harry Callahan · c. 1952 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2006.174.1

The image displays a series of spindly lines and branched shapes against a light background. The composition features overlapping branches creating a web-like pattern, giving the impression of dense, intertwined silhouettes. The dark lines and curves form intricate twigs and branches, resembling a natural tapestry.
Harry Callahan, Multiple Exposure Tree, Chicago, c. 1956, gelatin silver print mounted on paperboard, Gift of Susan P. MacGill, 1996.145.5

Multiple Exposure Tree, Chicago

Harry Callahan · c. 1956 · gelatin silver print mounted on paperboard ·  Accession ID  1996.145.5

The image shows a close-up section of a human body from the shoulders to the upper thighs, focusing on the torso. The person is lying down, partially on their side, on a fabric surface with a striped pattern. The fabric has vertical stripes in varying widths and shades. The image does not include the face. There is no clothing visible in this section of the body. The setting appears to be indoors, suggested by the cushioned fabric surface on which the person rests. There are no visible objects or jewelry associated with the person in this image.
Harry Callahan, Eleanor, Highland Park, 1942, gelatin silver print, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Peter MacGill, 1995.93.1

Eleanor, Highland Park

Harry Callahan · 1942 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  1995.93.1

The image shows a cluster of slender trees with light bark and wispy branches that sweep gently across the frame from left to right. The background consists of dense foliage forming a dark, textured backdrop, contrasting the lighter tones of the tree branches and trunks. The photo is in black and white, capturing a range of gray tones defining textures of grass and brush in the foreground, as well as the trees in the distance. Light and shadow play a significant role, with the monochrome color scheme emphasizing the starkness and detail of the scene.
Harry Callahan, Aix-en-Provence, 1957, gelatin silver print, Gift of Susan P. MacGill, 1996.145.1

Aix-en-Provence

Harry Callahan · 1957 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  1996.145.1

The image shows a series of delicate black lines and shapes distributed on a white background. The lines curve and loop, resembling tangled threads or intricate branches. The shapes suggest plant outlines moving in a breeze, conveying organic, flowing motion.
Harry Callahan, Weeds in Snow, Rhode Island, c. 1965, gelatin silver print mounted on paperboard, Gift of Susan and Peter MacGill, 1998.133.6

Weeds in Snow, Rhode Island

Harry Callahan · c. 1965 · gelatin silver print mounted on paperboard ·  Accession ID  1998.133.6

This is a photograph of a narrow beam of sunlight illuminating a dark urban alley. The image showcases a strong contrast between light and shadow. The sunlight creates a spotlight effect on a section of the alley's ground and wall, which reveals a texture of worn concrete and brickwork. The shadows of structural elements above cast intricate patterns on the ground. The sunlight forms elongated shadows of the objects it illuminates, enhancing the dramatic play of light and dark. The atmosphere of the alley is accentuated by the stark black and white tones of the photograph.
Harry Callahan, Eleanor and Barbara, Chicago, 1953, gelatin silver print, Gift of Susan P. MacGill, 1996.145.3

Eleanor and Barbara, Chicago

Harry Callahan · 1953 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  1996.145.3