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The image shows the ruins of an ancient temple, taken from a low vantage point. The horizon is at the top with a view of the landscape through a doorway. Remnants of columns and stones are scattered nearby. The photo is monochromatic, with a sepia tone. The texture of the stone is detailed, showing wear and tear over time. Shadows from the ruins create depth, highlighting the grandeur and decay of the architecture against a blurred sky.
William James Stillman, The Acropolis of Athens, plate 14, 1869/1870, carbon print, Robert B. Menschel Fund, 2006.86.4

The Acropolis of Athens, plate 14

William James Stillman · 1869/1870 · carbon print ·  Accession ID  2006.86.4

The image shows ancient ruins with a structure featuring classical columns with fluted shafts and Ionic capitals. The perspective is at ground level, allowing a direct view of the entrance. Debris and fallen stones are scattered nearby. The sky above is clear. The color palette is monochromatic with shades of sepia, emphasizing the age and texture of the stone. The lighting casts shadows and highlights that accentuate the architectural forms and details of the columns.
William James Stillman, The Acropolis of Athens, plate 20, 1869/1870, carbon print, Robert B. Menschel Fund, 2006.86.3

The Acropolis of Athens, plate 20

William James Stillman · 1869/1870 · carbon print ·  Accession ID  2006.86.3

The image shows a combination of smooth, curved lines intersecting with jagged edges, creating an abstract composition. It includes a human figure with a photographic head pasted atop a painted elongated arm reaching towards a large camera lens. The camera lens looks mechanical with visible numbers and notches, connecting it to photographic equipment. The layout merges human and machine elements in an abstract way, with red text arching over the image.
Alexander Zhitomirsky, Self-Portrait with Camera, 1932, collage of gelatin silver prints and photomechanical reproductions with black ink and gouache on green paper, Gift of Henry Buhl, 1998.3.1

Self-Portrait with Camera

Alexander Zhitomirsky · 1932 · collage of gelatin silver prints and photomechanical reproductions with black ink and gouache on green paper ·  Accession ID  1998.3.1

This is a photograph of a skeleton viewed from the side. It is a cyanotype print showing the silhouette of a human skeleton in blue against a beige background. The skull at the top displays distinct features such as the eye socket and jawbone. The spine is prominently in the center, curving downwards with each vertebra clearly defined, leading into the rib cage, which is partially visible. Below the ribs, the pelvis and shadows hinting at internal structures are visible. The monochromatic scheme gives the image an ethereal and scientific quality, emphasizing the anatomical features of the skeleton.
Harold Mahoney, Cryogenic Section of a Cadaver, c. 1941-1949, cyanotype, Robert B. Menschel Fund, 1999.33.1

Cryogenic Section of a Cadaver

Harold Mahoney · c. 1941-1949 · cyanotype ·  Accession ID  1999.33.1

The image shows a grid layout with intersecting straight lines and circles forming a pattern across the upper section. Beneath this grid, overlapping dark and light rectangular shapes densely populate the space, creating a mosaic-like structure. These elements form an abstract visual with a resemblance to a jigsaw puzzle or aerial map. At the bottom right, a sequence of numbers adds to the structured complexity of the arrangement.
National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Day 320, Survey I, Sectors 3 and 4, 1967, 78 gelatin silver prints, staples, paper, Gift of Joyce and Robert B. Menschel, 2002.86.1

Day 320, Survey I, Sectors 3 and 4

National Aeronautics and Space Administration · 1967 · 78 gelatin silver prints, staples, paper ·  Accession ID  2002.86.1

The remains of a rectangular porch-like portico are photographed in tones of ash-brown and black in this horizontal albumen print. The roof of the portico is held up by six marble columns carved into the shape of women wearing robes that fall in long, vertical folds. The women all face forward, and some of their features are weathered. All are missing their arms. The portico and structure behind it are constructed with massive, squared blocks. A man wearing a suit and a bowler hat sits drawing in the corner where the portico meets the bulk of the building, near the lower right corner of the photograph. Fragments of reliefs and other architectural ornaments are lined up behind and next to him. A few scrubby plants grow on the dirt ground, and the sky above is a washed out white. White text angled up across the lower right corner reads, “D. CONSTANTIN.”
Dimetrius Constantine, The Caryatides, 1860-1865, albumen silver print, Robert B. Menschel Fund, 2006.14.1

The Caryatides

Dimetrius Constantine · 1860-1865 · albumen silver print ·  Accession ID  2006.14.1

The image shows a portrait of a woman from the chest up. She is directly facing the viewer, with her hair styled in two long braids adorned with curls, framing her face on either side. Her facial features include a straight expression, with prominent eyebrows and well-defined lips. She is wearing a high-collared blouse with lace detailing and a darkly colored garment over it, featuring intricate patterns. A brooch is clipped at the center of her collar, and delicate ribbons appear tied around her neck. The background of the image is plain, with a neutral tone that softly transitions from dark to light shading, and there is an oval vignette surrounding the figure. The borders of the photograph have signs of age, with some visible strokes and markings around the edges.
John G. Ellinwood, Portrait of a Woman, c. 1870, salted paper print with applied color, Mary and Dan Solomon Fund, 2009.83.2

Portrait of a Woman

John G. Ellinwood · c. 1870 · salted paper print with applied color ·  Accession ID  2009.83.2

This is a photograph of an ancient architectural ruin. The image captures a large, intricately detailed stone doorway leading into the interior space of a ruinous ancient structure. The doorway is framed by stone pillars and a lintel decorated with floral motifs. Beyond the doorway, fragmented stone blocks and rubble can be seen. The lighting suggests that the photograph was taken when the sun was low, casting long shadows and highlighting the texture of the stone. In the forefront, there is a fluted column drum resting on the ground. The photograph conveys a sense of history and the passage of time through its focus on the weathered stonework and decaying structure.
William James Stillman, The Acropolis of Athens, plate 21, 1869/1870, carbon print, Robert B. Menschel Fund, 2006.86.2

The Acropolis of Athens, plate 21

William James Stillman · 1869/1870 · carbon print ·  Accession ID  2006.86.2

The image shows a bird's-eye view of a historic cityscape with fortifications, buildings, distant towers, and a horizon in the upper third of the image. A group of people is on a sloped pathway near us, leading down to the fortifications. The walls of the fortress create straight lines drawing the eye into the distance where a river flows through the city crossed by bridges. The image is sepia-toned, emphasizing the architectural features. It balances details of human activity with the grand scale of the cityscape.
Ferdinand Bureau, View of Moscow, 1850s, salted paper print, Pepita Milmore Memorial Fund, 2018.56.1

View of Moscow

Ferdinand Bureau · 1850s · salted paper print ·  Accession ID  2018.56.1

The image shows an aerial view of a landscape with ruins of a town. The buildings are in disrepair, with crumbled structures and collapsed roofs visible. The horizon is faintly seen in the distance. The scene is monochromatic with varying shades of sepia. Details of the broken architecture are captured, highlighting the texture of the scene. Roads and remnants of the settlement extend towards the horizon.
Edward Steichen, Vaux (Chateau Thierry Sector), 1917-1918, gelatin silver print, Robert B. Menschel Fund, 2000.108.1

Vaux (Chateau Thierry Sector)

Edward Steichen · 1917-1918 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2000.108.1