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The image shows a large wooden cabinet against the right wall, a smaller wooden table to the left, and several chairs scattered throughout the room. The color scheme is mostly gray and beige, emphasizing the textures of the wood and worn surfaces.
Madoka Takagi, Ellis Island 21, 1988, platinum/palladium print on lightweight wove paper, Gift of Mitchell and Nancy Steir, 2004.163.16

Ellis Island 21

Madoka Takagi · 1988 · platinum/palladium print on lightweight wove paper ·  Accession ID  2004.163.16

The image shows a profile view of a person. The individual is captured in a side profile, facing left, with their head and upper body visible. Their facial features include deep wrinkles and a prominent nose, with facial hair on the chin. The person has short, slightly tousled hair and is wearing an ear piercing. A simple braided or woven garment covers their shoulders. The background is blurred and dark, contrasting with the person's figure.
Edward Sheriff Curtis, Tsulniti - Koskimo [Plate 363], 1914, photogravure on cream wove paper, Gift of Mitchell and Nancy Steir, 2004.163.5.33

Tsulniti - Koskimo [Plate 363]

Edward Sheriff Curtis · 1914 · photogravure on cream wove paper ·  Accession ID  2004.163.5.33

The image depicts an older man holding a carved wooden staff. He has deep-set eyes, a wide nose, and a well-groomed mustache and beard. He is wearing a decorated garment and a pendant around his neck. The man is standing against a background showing water, trees, and a clear sky.
Edward Sheriff Curtis, Hamasaka in Tlu'wuláhu Costume with Speaker's Staff - Qagyuhl [Plate 333], 1914, photogravure on cream wove paper, Gift of Mitchell and Nancy Steir, 2004.163.5.5

Hamasaka in Tlu'wuláhu Costume with Speaker's Staff - Qagyuhl [Plate 333]

Edward Sheriff Curtis · 1914 · photogravure on cream wove paper ·  Accession ID  2004.163.5.5

The image shows a large, ancient cliff face with evergreen trees at the top on the left. In the water below, a canoe carrying several people paddling across. In the distance, there are mountains or hills under a soft, overcast sky. The overall color palette is a sepia tone, giving a warm, vintage feel. The water reflects this coloration subtly as it ripples. The sky has a textured appearance, complementing the grain in the photo.
Edward Sheriff Curtis, Passing a Dreaded Point [Plate 359], 1914, photogravure on cream wove paper, Gift of Mitchell and Nancy Steir, 2004.163.5.29

Passing a Dreaded Point [Plate 359]

Edward Sheriff Curtis · 1914 · photogravure on cream wove paper ·  Accession ID  2004.163.5.29

The image shows a person sitting cross-legged on a platform, covered in a woven blanket. The individual has arms resting on their knees, with prominent cheeks and a round nose ornament. They wear a wide-brimmed hat with round decorations, and bangles on their wrists. The platform has two carved wooden figures under the edge. The background is a textured surface.
Edward Sheriff Curtis, A Nakoaktok Chief's Daughter [Plate 334], 1914, photogravure on cream wove paper, Gift of Mitchell and Nancy Steir, 2004.163.5.6

A Nakoaktok Chief's Daughter [Plate 334]

Edward Sheriff Curtis · 1914 · photogravure on cream wove paper ·  Accession ID  2004.163.5.6

The image depicts a profile view of an elderly person's upper body. The person is facing left, seated, with high cheekbones, wrinkles, and upright posture. They have long, braided hair, wearing a woven or textured fabric over their shoulders. The person has a nose piercing and the background is a plain, wooden surface.
Edward Sheriff Curtis, Koskimo Woman [Plate 354], 1914, photogravure on cream wove paper, Gift of Mitchell and Nancy Steir, 2004.163.5.24

Koskimo Woman [Plate 354]

Edward Sheriff Curtis · 1914 · photogravure on cream wove paper ·  Accession ID  2004.163.5.24

The image shows the upper body and face of an elderly person in a seated position. The person's facial features are prominent, with noticeably weathered skin and deep wrinkles, especially around the eyes and forehead. They have a mustache, and their hair is long, thick, and tousled, reaching around their face and partially obscuring the forehead. The hair appears dark with signs of graying. They are draped in a textured fabric that covers their shoulders. They are wearing a simple earring in one ear. The background is a plain, dark backdrop.
Edward Sheriff Curtis, Mówakiu - Tsawatenok [Plate 332], 1914, photogravure on cream wove paper, Gift of Mitchell and Nancy Steir, 2004.163.5.4

Mówakiu - Tsawatenok [Plate 332]

Edward Sheriff Curtis · 1914 · photogravure on cream wove paper ·  Accession ID  2004.163.5.4

The image shows a large photograph of a woman wearing a fur coat on an old newspaper or magazine page, with the headline "Magnificent" visible. The color scheme is mainly grayscale. The newspaper is slightly askew in the center right of the image, surrounded by torn paper, paint chips, and debris. A patterned fabric drapes along the top and left side, while a dried leaf is to the left of the newspaper. Surrounding text and images suggest other sections of the torn newspaper or magazine.
Madoka Takagi, Ellis Island 16, 1988, platinum/palladium print on lightweight wove paper, Gift of Mitchell and Nancy Steir, 2004.163.15

Ellis Island 16

Madoka Takagi · 1988 · platinum/palladium print on lightweight wove paper ·  Accession ID  2004.163.15

This is a photograph of the interior roof of a greenhouse. It shows the structural elements of a greenhouse roof, including metal frames and beams supporting a transparent or translucent covering. A large, circular fan is mounted on the roof. In the foreground, there are leaves of a plant visible. The orientation of the photograph is at an angle, emphasizing the geometric lines and textures of the roofing material, illuminated by soft light.
Madoka Takagi, Wave Hill, 1989, platinum/palladium print on lightweight wove paper, Gift of Mitchell and Nancy Steir, 2004.163.25

Wave Hill

Madoka Takagi · 1989 · platinum/palladium print on lightweight wove paper ·  Accession ID  2004.163.25

The image is a close-up portrait of a person's face and shoulders. The individual faces forward with prominent cheekbones, a strong jawline, and eyes looking into the camera. They have long, textured hair and wear a horizontal nose ornament. The person's clothing is textured, and the background is neutral.
Edward Sheriff Curtis, Qa'híla - Koprino [Plate 331], 1914, photogravure on cream wove paper, Gift of Mitchell and Nancy Steir, 2004.163.5.3

Qa'híla - Koprino [Plate 331]

Edward Sheriff Curtis · 1914 · photogravure on cream wove paper ·  Accession ID  2004.163.5.3