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Marvin Breckinridge Patterson

Breckinridge, Mary Marvin
Patterson, Jefferson Mrs.
Patterson, Mary Marvin Breckinridge

American, 1905 - 2002

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This is a photograph of people walking, captured from a ground-level perspective focusing on their legs and feet. The image depicts a dynamic scene where the motion is evident in the blur of some legs and feet. The photograph captures a variety of footwear, predominantly high-heeled shoes. The composition utilizes low-angle and close-up views. The contrast between the dark and light areas enhances the sense of depth and movement within the image.
Lisette Model, 42nd Street from the Sixth Avenue Subway, New York, 1940-1941, gelatin silver print, The Marvin Breckinridge Patterson Fund for Photography, 1998.137.1

42nd Street from the Sixth Avenue Subway, New York

Lisette Model · 1940-1941 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  1998.137.1

The sculpture depicts a male figure in a dynamic pose, preparing to throw a javelin. The subject is captured in the midst of this athletic action, with one arm extended backward holding the javelin and the other arm pointing forward. This sculpture is made of bronze, giving it a rich, dark brown color with hints of a metallic sheen. The figure is highly detailed, showcasing a well-defined musculature and an intense focus in its facial expression. The sculpture stands on a rectangular base. The proportions and anatomy of the figure are realistic.
Paul Manship, Javelin Thrower, 1921, bronze, Corcoran Collection (Gift of Mrs. Jefferson Patterson, 1992), 2015.19.3926

Javelin Thrower

Paul Manship · 1921 · bronze ·  Accession ID  2015.19.3926

The image depicts a close-up of a person's face. The person is facing the camera directly with fine, light-colored hair styled in waves. They have deep-set eyes, thin eyebrows, a straight nose, and slightly parted lips with a subtle shine. The person is wearing a collared shirt visible at the bottom of the frame. The background is dark and out of focus.
Ilse Bing, Nancy Harris, 1951, gelatin silver print, The Marvin Breckinridge Patterson Fund for Photography, 2000.110.1

Nancy Harris

Ilse Bing · 1951 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2000.110.1

This is a photograph of a shadowy scene in an indoor public space. The image captures silhouettes of figures with long shadows cast on a shiny floor. The background is out of focus, featuring structural elements such as a pillar and some indiscernible objects. The overall tone is sepia.
Johan Hagemeyer, Pedestrians, 1921, gelatin silver print mounted on brown wove paper on paperboard, The Marvin Breckinridge Patterson Fund for Photography and The Amy Rose Silverman Fund, 2003.11.1

Pedestrians

Johan Hagemeyer · 1921 · gelatin silver print mounted on brown wove paper on paperboard ·  Accession ID  2003.11.1

This image shows a perspective view through an ornate wrought-iron gate onto a plaza or open area. The horizon is low, with a tall shadowy structure partially obscured by mist or fog in the distance. The gate is in sharp focus, showcasing intricate metalwork with vertical bars ending in pointed tips. Leafless trees frame the scene along the left side and the top. The color palette consists of grayscale tones, and the smooth pavement contrasts with the textured details of the architecture and natural elements.
Franz Weiser, Parktor-Rathaus (Park Gate, City Hall), 1929, gelatin silver print, Richard and Judith Smooke Fund, 2005.11.1

Parktor-Rathaus (Park Gate, City Hall)

Franz Weiser · 1929 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2005.11.1

The image depicts an upper-body portrait of a person in a seated position. The individual has a serious facial expression with distinct facial features, characterized by high cheekbones and slightly narrowed eyes. They have medium-toned skin and dark hair peeking out from under a red, patterned cap. The person is wearing a blue garment with white trim, a white ruffled shirt underneath, and a red ribbon around their neck holding a large silver medallion featuring a profile of a person's head. The background is plain and light in color, highlighting the figure in the foreground with no additional objects or scenery.
Albert Newsam, Henry Inman, Charles Bird King, John T. Bowen, Frederick W. Greenough, Qua-Ta-Wa-Pea, A Shawnoe Chief, 1838, hand-colored lithograph on wove paper, Corcoran Collection (Gift of Mrs. Jefferson Patterson, 1979), 2015.19.2778

Qua-Ta-Wa-Pea, A Shawnoe Chief

Albert Newsam, Henry Inman, Charles Bird King, John T. Bowen, Frederick W. Greenough · 1838 · hand-colored lithograph on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2015.19.2778

The image shows a man on horseback with a dog nearby in a wooded area with a rocky overhang covered in icicles. Fallen leaves cover the ground, indicating late autumn or early winter. The background features a shadowy section of the forest under the rocky ledge with a monochromatic sepia color palette. Light and shadow play across the scene, highlighting textures of bark, horse's coat, and fallen leaves.
Marvin Breckinridge Patterson, Frontier Nursing Service, Kentucky, 1937, gelatin silver print, Gift of Marvin Breckinridge Patterson, 1997.56.5

Frontier Nursing Service, Kentucky

Marvin Breckinridge Patterson · 1937 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  1997.56.5

Esther Bubley, Girl Sitting Alone in the 'Sea Grill,' a Bar and Restaurant, Waiting for a Pick-up, Washington, D.C., April 1943, printed 1989, gelatin silver print, The Marvin Breckinridge Patterson Fund for Photography, 1999.108.1

Girl Sitting Alone in the 'Sea Grill,' a Bar and Restaurant, Waiting for a Pick-up, Washington, D.C.

Esther Bubley · April 1943, printed 1989 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  1999.108.1

The image shows a steel truss bridge viewed from the road, with geometric metal beams creating patterns that draw attention to the engineering. Trees line the sides of the bridge, separating the sky and road. The black and white contrasts highlight the lattice work. The railing leads the eye further into the image, emphasizing depth. The monochrome palette accentuates the starkness and symmetry of the design, giving a timeless quality to the scene.
Carlotta M. Corpron, Texas, c. 1942, gelatin silver print, The Marvin Breckinridge Patterson Fund for Photography, 2000.110.2

Texas

Carlotta M. Corpron · c. 1942 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2000.110.2

This blue-toned print shows a cluster of long, thin plants with thin leaves and what look like seed heads in pale blue against a dark blue background. The plants are vertically oriented, and the different stalks have varying heights.
Bertha Evelyn Jaques, Darnel, 1909, cyanotype mounted on laid paper, The Marvin Breckinridge Patterson Fund for Photography, 1999.95.2

Darnel

Bertha Evelyn Jaques · 1909 · cyanotype mounted on laid paper ·  Accession ID  1999.95.2