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Alan Shestack

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The image shows a Gothic-style cathedral with intricate carvings and towering spires. The cathedral is framed by leafless branches of trees. A wrought iron fence surrounds the monument, and small, well-manicured trees stand behind it. The towers and pinnacles of the cathedral are seen in the background against an overcast sky. The overall color scheme of the photo is sepia-toned.
Frederick H. Evans, A View of Ely Cathedral, 1899, platinum print, Gift of Nancy Jane and Alan Shestack in memory of Frances Smyth-Ravenel, 1999.120.1

A View of Ely Cathedral

Frederick H. Evans · 1899 · platinum print ·  Accession ID  1999.120.1

The image shows a table with a vase containing flowers and a winding staircase visible through a doorway on the right side. The color palette is monochromatic, with various shades of gray. The vase sits on the table, near the center, with a wall-mounted coat hook holding a hat above it. Through the open doorway on the right, the spiral staircase leads upward. Shadows and light play across the surfaces, highlighting contours and angles within the room.
André Kertész, Chez Mondrian, Paris, 1926, gelatin silver print, Gift of Nancy Jane and Alan Shestack, 2020.155.5

Chez Mondrian, Paris

André Kertész · 1926 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2020.155.5

This is a drawing of peacocks in a natural setting. The drawing includes several peacocks, with one displaying its tail feathers. The feathers have eye patterns typical of peacocks, with detailed cross-hatching for texture. In the foreground, other peacocks are surrounded by a decorative border. The black and white contrast emphasizes the intricate details of the feathers and the ornate elements of the scene.
Theodoor van Hoijtema, Nieuwjaar (New Year), 1894, lithograph printed in black on buff wove paper, Gift of Nancy Jane and Alan Shestack, 2020.155.2

Nieuwjaar (New Year)

Theodoor van Hoijtema · 1894 · lithograph printed in black on buff wove paper ·  Accession ID  2020.155.2

This is a drawing of two owls resting in an abstract natural landscape. The drawing shows two owls nestled together surrounded by natural forms resembling ice or stalagmites against a stylized sky. Above them, a group of birds fly in formation across the night sky, accompanied by faint cloud formations and a distant single star. The use of monochrome and intricate line work gives the piece a mystical and ethereal quality.
Theodoor van Hoijtema, Kerstnacht (Christmas Eve), 1894, lithograph printed in black on buff wove paper, Gift of Nancy Jane and Alan Shestack, 2020.155.3

Kerstnacht (Christmas Eve)

Theodoor van Hoijtema · 1894 · lithograph printed in black on buff wove paper ·  Accession ID  2020.155.3

A large flower with curved petals sits among a cluster of circular leaves. The image is in black and white, emphasizing the leaf veins and petal textures. The flower is near the top center, surrounded by overlapping leaves that fill the frame.
Ansel Adams, Nasturtiums, 1951, gelatin silver print, Gift of Nancy Jane and Alan Shestack, 2020.155.4

Nasturtiums

Ansel Adams · 1951 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2020.155.4

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Saint Peter

Hans Baldung Grien · 1519 · woodcut on laid paper ·  Accession ID  2020.155.1