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This is a photograph of three children seated closely together outdoors. The children are looking at a paper held by the child in the center. They are shoeless and appear to be engaged in reading or looking at the paper.
André Kertész, The Fairy Tale, 1915, gelatin silver print, Gift of The André and Elizabeth Kertész Foundation, 2000.170.2

The Fairy Tale

André Kertész · 1915 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2000.170.2

The image depicts a mannequin torso on a stand wearing a wide-brimmed hat, positioned centrally. To the left is a stack of papers in a cardboard box, with slightly uneven edges. A draped cloth hangs in the foreground on both sides. The image is in sepia-toned black and white, giving it an aged look with varying shades of brown and beige. The mannequin is slightly forward from the wall, which has a textured, weathered appearance. The box of papers is to the left of the mannequin, while the cloth on the far right hangs downwards, partially in view.
André Kertész, Académie française, Paris, 1929, gelatin silver print, Gift of The André and Elizabeth Kertész Foundation, 2001.124.2

Académie française, Paris

André Kertész · 1929 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2001.124.2

The image shows an upper body portrait of a man, featuring his torso, arms, and head. He is posed with his arms raised, hands clasped near his face, and his head turned slightly to the side, looking away from the camera. The man's facial features include a strong jawline, a straight nose, and a focused expression. He has short, curly hair. He appears to be shirtless, and there are no visible clothing items. The background is an open outdoor landscape with fields and scattered trees under a cloudy sky. The photo is in black and white.
André Kertész, Jeno Kertész, June 18, 1922, gelatin silver print, Gift of The André and Elizabeth Kertész Foundation, 2000.170.19

Jeno Kertész

André Kertész · June 18, 1922 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2000.170.19

This is a photograph of a tall building with skywriting. The image captures a high-rise building on the left side, its vertical lines extending upwards towards the top edge of the photograph. The clear sky forms the backdrop, while white smoke trails in mid-air create a loop and a curve. The composition contrasts the solid structure of the building with the airy trails of smoke.
André Kertész, Skywriting, 1937-1940, gelatin silver print, Gift of The André and Elizabeth Kertész Foundation, 1999.39.1

Skywriting

André Kertész · 1937-1940 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  1999.39.1

The image shows a street scene featuring a cobblestone path in an urban setting. The view is from ground level, looking down the path. The scene is captured in monochrome, with shades of grey dominating. A building with arched windows is on the left, fading into mist in the distance. In the center, there is a streetlamp and a faintly visible cart. On the right, there is an ornate metal railing and bare trees. The image lacks brushstroke details, suggesting it is a photograph. Objects close to the viewer transition into blurred contours of buildings and streets disappearing into the mist.
André Kertész, Street Scene, early 1920s, gelatin silver print, Gift of The André and Elizabeth Kertész Foundation, 1999.122.19

Street Scene

André Kertész · early 1920s · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  1999.122.19

André Kertész, Elizabeth and I, 1933, gelatin silver print, Gift of The André and Elizabeth Kertész Foundation, 1998.90.2

Elizabeth and I

André Kertész · 1933 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  1998.90.2

The image shows a building's architectural details with a river and cityscape visible in the distance. The horizon is obscured by mist. The architectural structure closest to the viewer is composed of intricate stonework with pointed gable details and a tall lamppost standing beside a curved balustrade. The scene has a monochromatic color palette, giving it a vintage and atmospheric mood.
André Kertész, Parliament Building, Budapest, 1919-1925, gelatin silver print, Gift of The André and Elizabeth Kertész Foundation, 1999.122.21

Parliament Building, Budapest

André Kertész · 1919-1925 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  1999.122.21

This is a photograph of a street scene from above, featuring a stop sign and a billboard. The photograph shows an overhead view of a street corner with a stop sign casting a shadow, a portion of the sidewalk, and a street with painted arrows. In the foreground, there is a billboard with an advertisement showing a smiling person and partially visible words "Buy Budweiser". The angle of the photograph emphasizes the geometry of the scene.
André Kertész, "Buy Bud," Long Island University, November 15, 1962, gelatin silver print mounted on paperboard, Gift of The André and Elizabeth Kertész Foundation, 1997.123.1

"Buy Bud," Long Island University

André Kertész · November 15, 1962 · gelatin silver print mounted on paperboard ·  Accession ID  1997.123.1

The image shows a person sitting on grass near a river. The person is seated with legs bent and facing the left side. The individual has short hair and is unclothed. The background includes water, trees, and vegetation under a cloudy sky.
André Kertész, Jeno Kertész, May 30, 1920, gelatin silver print, Gift of The André and Elizabeth Kertész Foundation, 2000.170.15

Jeno Kertész

André Kertész · May 30, 1920 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2000.170.15

The image depicts a woman standing on a staircase, leaning against the railing. She has short, wavy, dark hair and is wearing a dark, long-sleeved dress with buttons. She is positioned indoors with a simple background.
André Kertész, Portrait of a Ballet Dancer, Paris, 1926-1927, gelatin silver print, Gift of The André and Elizabeth Kertész Foundation, 1997.123.4

Portrait of a Ballet Dancer, Paris

André Kertész · 1926-1927 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  1997.123.4