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This is a photograph showing individuals engaged in an activity with printed materials. The image displays a tabletop view with a collection of photographs and papers spread out. Several hands are visible interacting with the contents, including magazines and loose printed photographs showing various scenes. The materials suggest a collaborative or evaluative task, possibly related to a film or theatrical production. The image captures the concentration of the individuals, reflected in the arrangement of papers and their focused postures.
Károly Escher, Editors of Pesti Naplo, 1930, gelatin silver print, Patrons' Permanent Fund, 2004.73.1

Editors of Pesti Naplo

Károly Escher · 1930 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2004.73.1

Three decorative ceramic fish are the largest objects in the image. The color palette is monochromatic, dominated by brown shades and black details. The fish are positioned on a surface that overlays a complex background featuring illustrations, including a statue of a figure holding a torch nearby and landscape elements in the lower portion of the image. The ceramic fish are placed near the center, with two in the middle left and one in the upper right.
Márta Aczél, Untitled (Three Fish), c. 1935, gelatin silver print, Alfred H. Moses and Fern M. Schad Fund, 2018.52.1

Untitled (Three Fish)

Márta Aczél · c. 1935 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2018.52.1

There is a large, bright circular shape in the center of the image with rays extending outward. The circular burst is surrounded by blurred lines and shapes that resemble the outline of a street or an industrial setting. On the right side, there are darker, shadowy forms that could be interpreted as machinery or urban structures.
Dóra Maurer, Tibor Hajas and Dóra Maurer's action, 1976, gelatin silver print, Alfred H. Moses and Fern M. Schad Fund, 2023.93.2

Tibor Hajas and Dóra Maurer's action

Dóra Maurer · 1976 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2023.93.2

The image shows a view through a window with an iron railing visible in the foreground. A blurred hand in the lower part of the image points towards a cityscape. The horizon is filled with closely packed buildings of various architectural styles, ranging from older stone structures to more modern buildings. The skyline is uniformly flat with no significant elevation changes, indicating a densely populated urban area. The black and white rendering accentuates the contrast between the different buildings while giving the image a timeless quality. The clarity decreases in the distance, possibly due to atmospheric effects or limitations of the camera's focus.
Dóra Maurer, Right Eye-Left Eye Double Object-Photos 1 A+B, 1972, 2 gelatin silver prints, Alfred H. Moses and Fern M. Schad Fund, 2023.93.1.a-b

Right Eye-Left Eye Double Object-Photos 1 A+B

Dóra Maurer · 1972 · 2 gelatin silver prints ·  Accession ID  2023.93.1.a-b

This is a photograph of architectural supports of a bridge structure. The image captures a detailed view of elongated metal support elements extending from a prominent structural column. The composition emphasizes the supports dominating the foreground, leading the viewer's gaze diagonally across the image. The perspective used emphasizes the linear, geometric forms of the metal constructs against a pale background, with subtle shadows highlighting the edges and surfaces of the structure. The column exhibits decorative elements. The photograph possibly highlights engineering ingenuity with a stark representation of industrial design.
Imre Kinszki, Untitled (Elizabeth Bridge and Bridge Chain), 1929, gelatin silver print mounted on card, Patrons' Permanent Fund, 2004.73.2

Untitled (Elizabeth Bridge and Bridge Chain)

Imre Kinszki · 1929 · gelatin silver print mounted on card ·  Accession ID  2004.73.2

The image shows a view of trees under a cloudy sky, captured with a slightly blurred effect. The horizon line is low in the composition, highlighting the tree shapes in the middle of the frame. The image has a soft focus and a muted, sepia color palette, giving it a vintage and dreamy look. The obscured details add depth, with distant tree outlines becoming clearer against the pale sky.
Imre Kinszki, Trees, 1934, gelatin silver print mounted on card, Patrons' Permanent Fund, 2004.73.3

Trees

Imre Kinszki · 1934 · gelatin silver print mounted on card ·  Accession ID  2004.73.3

Klára Langer, Advertise (False Eyelashes), 1940s, gelatin silver print, Gift of Funds from the LSP Family Foundation, 2026.3.1

Advertise (False Eyelashes)

Klára Langer · 1940s · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2026.3.1

Klára Langer, Advertise (Babakrém), 1940s, gelatin silver print, Gift of Funds from the LSP Family Foundation, 2026.3.2

Advertise (Babakrém)

Klára Langer · 1940s · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2026.3.2

Klára Langer, Advertise (Perfume), 1940s, gelatin silver print, Gift of Funds from the LSP Family Foundation, 2026.3.3

Advertise (Perfume)

Klára Langer · 1940s · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2026.3.3