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Robert and Paula Hershkowitz

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The image shows a path through a dense forest. Tall trees with sparse foliage cast elongated silhouettes on the ground. Light filters through the canopy, creating a dappled effect on the path. A solitary figure stands on the path, adding scale to the trees. The scene is in black and white, emphasizing light and shadow. The atmosphere is calm and slightly mysterious.
Constant Alexandre Famin, Forest Scene, c. 1865, albumen silver print, Robert B. Menschel Fund, 2004.42.1

Forest Scene

Constant Alexandre Famin · c. 1865 · albumen silver print ·  Accession ID  2004.42.1

The image shows a frozen pond with snow-covered banks, a bare tree on the right, a person walking away, and another figure on a wooden bridge. Snow blankets the landscape, with distant trees and bushes also covered. The scene is depicted in muted tones of grey and sepia, giving it a serene and quiet feel.
Peter Henry Emerson, A Winter's Morning, 1887, photogravure, Carolyn Brody Fund and Robert B. Menschel and the Vital Projects Fund, 2010.28.1

A Winter's Morning

Peter Henry Emerson · 1887 · photogravure ·  Accession ID  2010.28.1

The image depicts a woman posing confidently, with her left hand on her hip and her right hand against a stone wall. Her face is partially shadowed, but her hair is neatly pulled back. She wears a knee-length striped skirt and a light-colored blouse with voluminous sleeves. A large woven basket is beside her. The background is a textured stone wall.
David Octavius Hill, Robert Adamson, A Newhaven Fisherwoman, 1844, salted paper print, Millennium Funds, 2003.37.1

A Newhaven Fisherwoman

David Octavius Hill, Robert Adamson · 1844 · salted paper print ·  Accession ID  2003.37.1

The photograph shows a seated man with his arms crossed over his chest, wearing a coat and trousers. He has a beard, mustache, and cap, against a brick and wooden background. The setting is rustic with scattered stone and brick elements.
Robert Howlett, John Dryden, 1856, albumen silver print, Robert B. Menschel Fund, 1997.30.1

John Dryden

Robert Howlett · 1856 · albumen silver print ·  Accession ID  1997.30.1

We look toward the far end of a large, well-appointed room at a person reading in an armchair and a woman wearing a long dress standing in front of a fireplace in this horizontal photograph. The image is monochromatic like a black and white photograph but is printed in warm tones of golden and dark browns. Both people have light skin. An expanse of carpet patterned with light flowers against a dark background stretches from where we are to the opposite end of the room. Furniture lines the walls to either side of us, including a desk to our left and a tall cabinet to our right. The scene is lit by ceiling-high windows or doors along the wall to our left. Two armchairs, a chaise, a loveseat, and a sofa, all covered with fabric patterned with dark roses against a light background, are arranged at the far end of the room. A person with short dark hair, wearing a light suit, sits facing away from us, reading a book in an armchair to our left. One hand rests up by the ear we can see, brushing the smooth cheek. The woman standing at the fireplace, facing away from us, wears a white cap on dark hair, and a floor-length, dark dress. The dress has a high, white collar and white cuffs at the end of long sleeves. It is belted at the narrow waist and falls in deep folds, in a wide A-line to the floor. The mantle is lined with a clock and figurines under glass cases. The large, ornately framed mirror fills the height of the wall between the fireplace and the ceiling, which is lined with molding. Other tables set against walls and in front of some of the seating is topped with pictures, figurines, books, plants, and lamps. Cases with small tchotchkes hang on the wall to either side of the large mirror, and other plaques and pictures hang on the walls. The mirror reflects a sliver of the standing woman’s face, showing downcast or closed eyes, a rounded nose, and closed lips. The wall behind us is also reflected in the large mirror, and shows more hanging pictures.
Viscountess Jocelyn, Interior of Room, c. 1862, albumen silver print, R. K. Mellon Family Foundation, 2008.60.1

Interior of Room

Viscountess Jocelyn · c. 1862 · albumen silver print ·  Accession ID  2008.60.1

This appears to be a photographic negative showing a rustic outdoor scene with a ladder. In the background is a brick wall with an open window. A person appears to stand in the window, leaning out and holding on to the top of a ladder. Another person stands on the ground below the window next to the bottom of the ladder. Their features are hard to see due to the inverted colors of the negative. On the left, two other people seem to sit on the ground by a tree or wooden post. Between them appears to be a basket filled with small, elongated items. On the left is a watering can.
Baron Louis-Adolphe Humbert de Molard, The Bean Sorters, c. 1857, paper negative, Robert B. Menschel Fund, 2005.57.2

The Bean Sorters

Baron Louis-Adolphe Humbert de Molard · c. 1857 · paper negative ·  Accession ID  2005.57.2

The image is captured from a slightly elevated point of view, looking over a lakeside landscape. In the distance, the horizon is marked by a range of hills. A body of water stretches across the image, with small boats near the shoreline. Close to us, the land slopes towards the water, where a few people can be seen. The image features trees on the left and in the middle, with a winding path across the grassy area. The color palette is black and white.
Samuel Bourne, Kashmir Scene, c. 1865, albumen silver print, Gift of Robert Hershkowitz, 2002.118.1

Kashmir Scene

Samuel Bourne · c. 1865 · albumen silver print ·  Accession ID  2002.118.1

The image shows a sparse grove of bare trees in a flat, snowy landscape. The horizon line is above the trees, with a vast, overcast sky filling the upper two-thirds of the composition. The trees are arranged in a gentle curve, with dark branches contrasting against the pale snow. The color palette is muted grayscale, giving the scene an ethereal quality. The fine detail and shading suggest a meticulous technique, enhancing the tranquil and isolated ambiance of the setting.
Peter Henry Emerson, Gnarled Thorn Trees, 1893, printed 1895, photogravure, Robert B. Menschel and the Vital Projects Fund, 2014.74.2

Gnarled Thorn Trees

Peter Henry Emerson · 1893, printed 1895 · photogravure ·  Accession ID  2014.74.2

The image is taken from a slightly elevated angle, showing a rustic, weathered building with a sloping roof and a prominent brick chimney. The horizon is not visible, being obscured by the structure, trees, and a steep hill on the right. The image, likely a photograph, has a soft-focused quality with a sepia tone, giving it an aged look. Close to us, there is an old cart or plow in the grass, partly covered with wild vegetation. In the background, tall trees with dense foliage stand behind the building. The color palette is predominantly brown and beige.
Baron Louis-Adolphe Humbert de Molard, La Remise à Outils, Château d'Argentelle, late 1840s, salted paper print, Robert B. Menschel Fund, 2002.145.1

La Remise à Outils, Château d'Argentelle

Baron Louis-Adolphe Humbert de Molard · late 1840s · salted paper print ·  Accession ID  2002.145.1

This is a photograph of an intricately carved building. The image shows the architectural details of the structure, featuring elaborate wooden carvings and ornamental designs. The building is adorned with lattice works, motifs, animals, and mythical creatures, showcasing detailed craftsmanship. A decorative railing is visible at the lower part of the building, while the upper sections display sculptural elements, spires, and decorative panels. The design reflects traditional Southeast Asian architecture, highlighted in great detail in the photograph.
Linnaeus Tripe, Amerapoora: Another Part of the Balcony of Kyoung No. 86, September 1–October 21, 1855, albumen silver print, New Century Fund, 2010.113.2

Amerapoora: Another Part of the Balcony of Kyoung No. 86

Linnaeus Tripe · September 1–October 21, 1855 · albumen silver print ·  Accession ID  2010.113.2