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Diana Walker

Walker, Diana
Walker, Diana

American, born 1942

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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

The image depicts a man from the waist up, slightly turned to the side. His right hand is partially visible near the bottom left corner. The man has a serious expression with deep-set eyes, a strong jawline, and slightly pursed lips. He has straight, dark hair neatly parted in the middle. The man is wearing a dark, formal suit with a high-collared shirt and a scarf or necktie around his neck. A ring is visible on his right index finger. The background is dark and featureless, emphasizing the man's face and attire.
Alvin Langdon Coburn, Self-Portrait, 1905, platinum print processed with mercury, Diana and Mallory Walker Fund, 2007.61.1

Self-Portrait

Alvin Langdon Coburn · 1905 · platinum print processed with mercury ·  Accession ID  2007.61.1

The image shows a person dressed in a traditional military uniform. The individual is standing upright, with the body slightly angled and holding onto a long rifle that rests on the floor, with both hands clasped at the front. The person has youthful facial features with short hair mostly obscured by the military cap. The uniform they are wearing includes a long coat, with a belt around the waist, and a cap featuring insignia on the front. A backpack is visible over the shoulders. The background of the photo includes a railing with ornate balusters, set against a plain, softly lit wall.
French 19th Century, Duc de Chartres, c. 1856, salted paper print, Diana and Mallory Walker Fund, 2003.99.1

Duc de Chartres

French 19th Century · c. 1856 · salted paper print ·  Accession ID  2003.99.1

The image shows a woman and a man facing each other. The woman is on the right side, wearing a dark long-sleeve shirt, light-colored jeans, and a watch on her left wrist. The man is on the left side, holding a pool cue, and wearing a dark long-sleeve shirt with a lanyard around his neck, dark pants, and a necklace. In the background, there is a person leaning against the wall, a pool table with a cue ball on top, and a wooden bench or structure.
Diana Walker, One Day at a Time, The Maryland Center for Veterans Education and Training, Inc., Baltimore, Maryland, 1999, gelatin silver print, Corcoran Collection (Gift of Diana Walker), 2015.19.5206

One Day at a Time, The Maryland Center for Veterans Education and Training, Inc., Baltimore, Maryland

Diana Walker · 1999 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2015.19.5206

The image shows two individuals embracing. One person is facing the camera while the other has their back to the camera. The person facing the camera has short hair, wears a striped knit beanie with a pom-pom, and has a calm expression with closed or nearly closed eyes and faint stubble on their face. They are wearing a jacket and holding bundles of thin rods tied together with string in their embrace. The person with their back to the camera has curly hair and is wearing a plaid-patterned jacket or shirt. The background is blurred and seems to be an indoor setting with a wall visible.
Diana Walker, Faith McDowell and Anthony Green, Baltimore, 1999, gelatin silver print, Corcoran Collection (Gift of Diana Walker), 2015.19.5205

Faith McDowell and Anthony Green, Baltimore

Diana Walker · 1999 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2015.19.5205

The image captures a view of an ancient stone castle or fortress from a low vantage point. The horizon is positioned in the upper third of the image, showing the roof of the castle walls meeting the night sky. The silhouette of stone blocks and eroded walls is visible along the horizon. The scene exudes an eerie atmosphere with shadows cast by the rugged terrain and stonework, potentially under moonlight. The texture of the image gives it an aged appearance, resembling photographic grain. The color palette is predominantly sepia tones, deep grays, and browns, enhancing the historical and moody feel. The walls and path closest to the viewer display a rough, stone texture that fades into darkness as the scene extends into the distance.
Louis De Clercq, Kalaat el Hosn (Castle of the Knights, Syria), 1859, waxed-paper negative, Diana and Mallory Walker Fund, 2007.92.1

Kalaat el Hosn (Castle of the Knights, Syria)

Louis De Clercq · 1859 · waxed-paper negative ·  Accession ID  2007.92.1

The image shows a young person with their arms raised above their head, possibly dancing or posing. The person is wearing a dress with short sleeves and a flared skirt. The background features an urban setting with a large brick building, a fire hydrant, and several other individuals walking along the sidewalk in the distance.
William Klein, Dance in Brooklyn, 1955, gelatin silver print, Diana and Mallory Walker Fund, 2006.71.6

Dance in Brooklyn

William Klein · 1955 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2006.71.6

This is a photograph of a high-rise building or structure with scaffolding and a shadow cast onto a wall. The image highlights the linear and geometric elements of the scaffolding, showing strong lines and contrast in the shadows. The sunlight creates a dramatic shadow of the structure and reflects the texture of the materials used. The perspective emphasizes the height and scale of the scaffolding against the stark wall. The composition balances light and dark areas, giving a sense of depth and architectural interest.
André Kertész, Communications Building, New York World's Fair, 1939, gelatin silver print, Diana and Mallory Walker Fund, 2003.101.1

Communications Building, New York World's Fair

André Kertész · 1939 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2003.101.1

The image shows a young boy standing indoors. He is facing slightly to the side, looking towards the camera. The boy has short hair and a neutral expression. He is wearing a light-colored t-shirt with a design under a large jacket. The jacket has patches on the sleeves and a thick collar. The boy is holding a basketball with the brand name "Wilson" visible on it. The background consists of a textured wall with sunlight coming in from a window casting shadows. A curtain hangs on the left edge of the image.
Diana Walker, Darrius gets last minute instructions from Mom before going off to play in the back yard of his new Habitat for Humanity house, Arlington, Virginia, 1999, gelatin silver print, Corcoran Collection (Gift of Diana Walker), 2015.19.5204

Darrius gets last minute instructions from Mom before going off to play in the back yard of his new Habitat for Humanity house, Arlington, Virginia

Diana Walker · 1999 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2015.19.5204

The image shows two men in the foreground, one standing behind a podium with microphones and the other laughing, bent forward with his hands on his knees. Both men are dressed in dark suits and ties. The man at the podium has light-colored hair and a round face with a slight smile, while the man beside him has gray hair and a scrunched face as he laughs. Behind them, there is a uniformed man standing at attention in a dark military uniform adorned with medals. The background includes architectural elements like tall white pillars, a large white door, and a faintly visible flag with a blue, white, and red color pattern.
Diana Walker, President Bill Clinton Laughs as Boris Yeltsin Teases the Press at Franklin Roosevelt’s Hyde Park Estate, New York, October 23, 1995, printed 2024, inkjet print, Gift of Diana Walker, 2024.129.18

President Bill Clinton Laughs as Boris Yeltsin Teases the Press at Franklin Roosevelt’s Hyde Park Estate, New York

Diana Walker · October 23, 1995, printed 2024 · inkjet print ·  Accession ID  2024.129.18