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Charles Isaacs Photographs

Charles Isaacs Photographs

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The image features a bouquet of flowers in a blue and white vase, a porcelain figurine, an ornate fan, and a draped piece of lace fabric. The color palette includes soft pink, cream, white, blue, green, and warm brown. The vase with flowers is at the center, the lace fabric is on the bottom left, and the figurine and fan are on the right.
A. Porte, Etude de fleurs (Flower Study), c. 1910, Autochrome in board surround, Gift of Charles Isaacs and Carol Nigro, 2006.169.25

Etude de fleurs (Flower Study)

A. Porte · c. 1910 · Autochrome in board surround ·  Accession ID  2006.169.25

The image depicts a composition of geometric shapes, primarily a rectangular shape representing a bed, against a dark background. A woman appears to hover in the bed amidst a starry sky. The scene is abstract with star-like shapes scattered around and a crescent moon visible in the top right corner.
Marta Hoepffner, The Plunge into the Deep, 1935, gelatin silver print collage, The Marvin Breckinridge Patterson Fund for Photography, 1999.95.1

The Plunge into the Deep

Marta Hoepffner · 1935 · gelatin silver print collage ·  Accession ID  1999.95.1

The image shows a person standing upright with their arms raised, holding up the fabric of a large, wing-like costume. Their head is slightly tilted to the left. The person has distinct facial features with well-defined eyebrows and is wearing a headpiece with ornate detailing, complemented by large hoop earrings. Their hair is styled back. They are dressed in a form-fitting lace bodysuit with spaghetti straps. Bracelets adorn their wrists. The background is an outdoor setting with other people partly obscured by the fabric, and buildings visible in the distance.
Yolanda Andrade, La Mujer Murciélago (Bat Woman), 1993, gelatin silver print, Charina Endowment Fund, 2020.146.3

La Mujer Murciélago (Bat Woman)

Yolanda Andrade · 1993 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2020.146.3

The image shows a person seated on a chair. They are sitting sideways with their right arm resting on the chair back and their left arm crossed over it, supporting their head. The person has an expressive face with closed lips and slightly raised brows, framed by wavy hair. They are unclothed, revealing their natural form. The room has paneled wooden doors in the background, with one door slightly ajar. A baseboard heater is near the floor. The lighting casts soft shadows and highlights, adding depth to the monochromatic tone of the photograph.
Bill Brandt, London, 1947, gelatin silver print, Diana and Mallory Walker Fund, 2003.98.1

London

Bill Brandt · 1947 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2003.98.1

A large potted plant, a statue of a female figure, a shelf with several books including one titled "Album," and various objects are arranged in a room. The color palette is predominantly sepia, giving the scene a vintage feel. The potted plant is in the lower left, the statue is slightly right of center, and there are frames and objects hanging on the wall. In the foreground, facing the viewer, are books, a lamp with a conic shade, a horn instrument, and a bottle.
Alphonse Le Blondel, Décor d'atelier, nature morte, c. 1855, salted paper print, Robert B. Menschel Fund, 2001.47.2

Décor d'atelier, nature morte

Alphonse Le Blondel · c. 1855 · salted paper print ·  Accession ID  2001.47.2

The image shows a view from the water looking towards the horizon. The horizon is visible with dark silhouettes of boats and land formations. The sky has scattered clouds, with larger masses in the top corners. The image has a grainy texture and a monochrome palette, playing with light and shadow. The water's surface reflects light with gentle undulations.
William B. Post, Sunset Over Water, 1890s, platinum print, Gift of Charles Isaacs and Carol Nigro, 2010.3.1

Sunset Over Water

William B. Post · 1890s · platinum print ·  Accession ID  2010.3.1

The image shows a barren desert landscape with a river running through it. There are palm trees near the water, scattered rocks, sparse vegetation, and remnants of stone structures. The image is in sepia tone, showcasing a vast sky without clouds.
Félix Teynard, Dakkeh, Village et Rives du Nil (Village and banks of the Nile, Dakkeh), 1851-1852, salted paper print, Gift of Charles Isaacs and Carol Nigro Ph.D, 2018.23.26

Dakkeh, Village et Rives du Nil (Village and banks of the Nile, Dakkeh)

Félix Teynard · 1851-1852 · salted paper print ·  Accession ID  2018.23.26

The image shows a young man from the waist up, seated at a small round table. He faces the camera directly, has short dark hair, a full beard and mustache, and wears a checkered suit jacket over a waistcoat with a white shirt. He is holding a human skull in his right hand, which rests on the table covered in a patterned cloth. His left hand is placed on the skull. The background appears blurred, suggesting an outdoor setting with foliage.
Jean-Baptiste Frénet, A Vanitas, c. 1856, salted paper print, Eugene L. and Marie-Louise Garbáty Fund, 2001.111.4

A Vanitas

Jean-Baptiste Frénet · c. 1856 · salted paper print ·  Accession ID  2001.111.4

The image shows a young child standing upright. The child has a serious expression with short, light brown hair. They are wearing a long beige dress with blue accents, including a large blue bow at the neck and decorative blue patterns throughout. The child is standing on a yellow surface with black swirl patterns and the background is plain dark grey.
American 19th Century, Portrait of a Boy, 1880s, tintype with applied color, Gift of Charles Isaacs and Carol Nigro, 2006.169.4

Portrait of a Boy

American 19th Century · 1880s · tintype with applied color ·  Accession ID  2006.169.4

The image shows a child posing while standing on an upholstered chair. The child has short, neatly combed brown hair and features a calm expression. They are dressed in a dark, long-sleeved garment with a large lace collar, dark stockings, and shoes. The chair is upholstered in dark fabric and the background is a neutral gray.
American 19th Century, Portrait of a Boy, 1880s, tintype with applied color, Gift of Charles Isaacs and Carol Nigro, 2006.169.3

Portrait of a Boy

American 19th Century · 1880s · tintype with applied color ·  Accession ID  2006.169.3