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The image depicts a woman's face, focusing on her head and shoulders. She is looking at the camera with a neutral expression. Her features include defined eyebrows, deep-set eyes, and a straight nose. Her short hair is neatly combed and parted to the side. She is wearing a light-colored shirt with a plain, light background.
Elisabeth Hase, Self-Portrait, c. 1927, gelatin silver print, Pepita Milmore Memorial Fund, 2016.4.1

Self-Portrait

Elisabeth Hase · c. 1927 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2016.4.1

This is a photograph of hands being washed in a basin filled with soapy water. The image shows a pair of hands submerged in frothy, bubble-laden water contained in a round basin. The photograph is in black and white, highlighting the textures and contrasts between the smooth skin of the hands and the effervescent bubbles. The focus is on the way the soap suds cling to the skin, and the way the light interacts with the bubbles. The close-up perspective allows for a detailed view of the washing process, emphasizing cleanliness and the tactile sensation of water and soap.
ringl + pit, Ellen Auerbach, Grete Stern, Soapsuds, 1930, printed before mid 1950s, gelatin silver print, Pepita Milmore Memorial Fund, 2015.199.2

Soapsuds

ringl + pit, Ellen Auerbach, Grete Stern · 1930, printed before mid 1950s · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2015.199.2

The image shows a sandy beach at low tide, viewed from a low angle. The horizon is low in the frame, emphasizing the sky above. A strip of land is visible on the horizon, with scattered stones and a tilted pole in the foreground. The sky has blurred cloud formations, suggesting motion. The color palette is primarily gray and black, with reflections on the wet sand.
Michael Kenna, Points East, Pendine Sands, Wales, 1997, gelatin silver print, Director's Discretionary Fund, 1999.66.1

Points East, Pendine Sands, Wales

Michael Kenna · 1997 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  1999.66.1

This is a black and white photograph of a person jumping, capturing their legs and torso. The image emphasizes the contrast between the figure's silhouette and the light background. The focus is on the dynamic movement and graceful posture of the subject's leap, with one knee bent and the other leg extended, and their feet slightly pointed. The photograph conveys a sense of motion and fluidity, capturing a moment of athletic elegance. The high contrast highlights the musculature and form against the stark background, drawing attention to the composition's simplicity and the expression of movement.
Aaron Siskind, Terrors and Pleasures of Levitation #63, 1962, gelatin silver print, Gift of the Collectors Committee, 2000.136.1

Terrors and Pleasures of Levitation #63

Aaron Siskind · 1962 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2000.136.1

The image depicts a street view from an elevated perspective. The scene appears wet, indicating recent rain. The street is busy with vehicles moving in different directions. A person holding an umbrella walks on the sidewalk, moving away. The horizon is obscured by the rainy and foggy conditions, giving a blurred appearance. The color scheme is mainly gray and black. The image seems to be a photograph, showing realistic textures. It conveys the dynamic yet subdued atmosphere of an urban area during a rainstorm.
Ann Treer, Untitled (Chelsea, New York), c. 1960s, gelatin silver print, Leslie, Judith, and Gabrielle Schreyer Fund, 2022.59.2

Untitled (Chelsea, New York)

Ann Treer · c. 1960s · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2022.59.2

The image shows an open landscape with undulating land stretching towards a smooth horizon. The foreground features a vast grassland with textures suggesting movement. It is a black and white image emphasizing light and shadow. The sky is heavily clouded, diffusing light evenly.
Joe Deal, Missouri Plateau, 2005, inkjet print, Pepita Milmore Memorial Fund, 2018.4.2

Missouri Plateau

Joe Deal · 2005 · inkjet print ·  Accession ID  2018.4.2

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 features a wide-angle view of a landscape where water meets the sky. The horizon is low in the composition, with a bridge visible in the distance. Landforms in the background are dark and minimally detailed, contrasting with the lighter water and sky. The color palette includes deep blues and soft yellows, with gradations in the sky from dark to light. Clouds are depicted with diffuse brushstrokes, creating a soft effect. Light and shadow play across the sky and landscape.
Richard Misrach, 10.31.98 5:18PM (View from my Front Porch), 1998, printed 1999, chromogenic print, New Century Fund, Fund for Living Photographers, 2000.80.1

10.31.98 5:18PM (View from my Front Porch)

Richard Misrach · 1998, printed 1999 · chromogenic print ·  Accession ID  2000.80.1

The image shows an elevated view looking down at an intersecting dock and a boat. The dock extends diagonally from the bottom left corner towards the upper right side of the image, where it bends at a right angle. A rowboat with wooden slats and a paddle rests parallel to the dock on the right side. The horizon is undefined and disappears into a soft, misty light, blending the sky and water seamlessly. The tonal palette is soft and monochromatic, featuring sepia tones. The wooden planks of the dock show grain and texture, while the water reflects light quietly.
Margaret Watkins, Angles (The Wharf), 1922, palladium print, Pepita Milmore Memorial Fund, 2019.35.1

Angles (The Wharf)

Margaret Watkins · 1922 · palladium print ·  Accession ID  2019.35.1

The image shows a man jumping in mid-air with his entire body visible from behind. He appears to be leaning to one side with both arms extended, one arm higher than the other. The man's facial features are not visible due to the angle, but his hair is short and dark. He is wearing dark swim trunks, and there are no objects or jewelry visible on him. The background is a stark white.
Aaron Siskind, Terrors and Pleasures of Levitation #477, 1956, gelatin silver print, Gift of the Collectors Committee, 2001.48.1

Terrors and Pleasures of Levitation #477

Aaron Siskind · 1956 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2001.48.1