Provenance

Gary S. Davis

Explore selected works

See all 465 works of art
The image shows three individuals in a close-up shot. On the left, a person is seen from the side, wearing a hat that casts a shadow over their eyes. Their facial expression is neutral. The central figure, a woman, has partially closed eyes and smiling lips. Her hair is styled in short, curly locks, and she wears a checkered shirt. A child's arm is around her shoulder, with the child's head partially visible to the right. The background is plain and light, emphasizing the foreground figures.
Leon Levinstein, Untitled, c. 1958, printed later, gelatin silver print, Gift of Gary S. Davis, 2023.153.4

Untitled

Leon Levinstein · c. 1958, printed later · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2023.153.4

The image depicts a close-up of the upper bodies of two women, focusing on their faces. Both women are closely positioned, with the woman on the left slightly in the foreground. The woman in the front is wearing a textured hat and has prominent features, including defined eyebrows and lips set in a serious expression. The woman behind has her hair neatly styled back and is adorned with a netted veil over her face, with a similarly serious expression. Both women appear to be wearing fur coats, with the textures visible in the foreground. The woman on the left is wearing small, bead-like earrings. The background shows an indistinct view of a building and a flag.
Leon Levinstein, 155 East 52nd Street, c. 1955, gelatin silver print, Gift of Gary S. Davis, 2023.153.7

155 East 52nd Street

Leon Levinstein · c. 1955 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2023.153.7

The image shows a person from the waist up standing in a relaxed pose. The individual has a shaved head and distinct facial features, with a neutral expression. They are wearing a dark-colored t-shirt and blue jeans. The background includes parked cars, a tree, a body of water, and a partly cloudy sky.
Joel Meyerowitz, Cape Cod, Massachusetts, 1981, chromogenic print, Gift of Gary S. Davis, 2023.153.16

Cape Cod, Massachusetts

Joel Meyerowitz · 1981 · chromogenic print ·  Accession ID  2023.153.16

This photograph depicts a group of people in an outdoor setting. To the left of center, a young woman is standing near a tree. She has long dark hair and wears a blue top, white pants, and a colorful jacket, and she carries a pink bag. To the left is another woman who faces the right but turns her head to look at us. She has shorter dark hair and wears a short-sleeved, white-and-green striped shirt and white pants, and she has her hands in her pockets. All the other people in the photograph face away from us or look in other directions, some of them with blurred faces, many engaged in conversation with each other. They all have light skin and wear various styles of vibrant clothing. The background shows trees, green foliage, a building on the left with large windows, and some small brown chairs on the right. The ground beneath the people is brown dirt with some small sticks and stones.
Joel Meyerowitz, Cocktail Party, Wellfleet, Massachusetts, 1977, chromogenic print, Gift of Gary S. Davis, 2023.153.15

Cocktail Party, Wellfleet, Massachusetts

Joel Meyerowitz · 1977 · chromogenic print ·  Accession ID  2023.153.15

This is a photograph of a figure walking on a sidewalk. The image captures the back view of a person wearing a black and white horizontally striped shirt and vertically striped pants in contrasting shades. The ground is a simple, textured concrete sidewalk bordered by a rough pavement edge. The composition focuses on the juxtaposition of patterns in the clothing. The photograph is black and white. The photo’s perspective is angled downward, highlighting the movement and direction of the person.
Leon Levinstein, Untitled, 1970s, gelatin silver print, Gift of Gary S. Davis, 2023.153.9

Untitled

Leon Levinstein · 1970s · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2023.153.9

The image shows a young girl standing in front of a white picket fence on a paved surface. She has her arms crossed behind her back and is wearing a navy blue swimsuit with a pattern. The girl has curly light blonde hair, a neutral expression, and is wearing black flip-flops. In the background, there is a hedge, two houses with different exteriors, and soft lighting.
Joel Meyerowitz, Maianne, Provincetown, Massachusetts, 1977, chromogenic print, Gift of Gary S. Davis, 2023.153.18

Maianne, Provincetown, Massachusetts

Joel Meyerowitz · 1977 · chromogenic print ·  Accession ID  2023.153.18

The image is a black and white photograph showing a close-up of a man's face and hands. The man is leaning forward slightly, with his hands clasped together in front of his face, which takes up most of the frame. His facial features are deeply lined, with prominent wrinkles, and he has short hair mostly covered by a simple hat. He wears a suit jacket with thin stripes visible at the shoulder area. A bracelet is visible on his wrist. The background of the image is out of focus and dark, which contrasts with the detailed lighting on his face and hands, emphasizing their textures.
Leon Levinstein, Untitled, 1970s, gelatin silver print, Gift of Gary S. Davis, 2023.153.5

Untitled

Leon Levinstein · 1970s · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2023.153.5

This is a photo of a city street scene. The image shows an urban sidewalk with a young child holding a ball. The child has curly hair and is deep in thought. The sidewalk is cracked, indicating wear. Toys or bicycles are visible on the side. In the background, two other children are seen; one skips a rope and the other sits further back. The angle of the photo emphasizes the child's expression and the texture of the surroundings. The photo is in black and white.
Leon Levinstein, Untitled, c. 1958, gelatin silver print, Gift of Gary S. Davis, 2023.153.10

Untitled

Leon Levinstein · c. 1958 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2023.153.10

A wooden table is covered with art supplies, including sketchbooks, paintbrushes, and ink bottles. Also on the table is a plate with food remnants and a fruit bowl containing apples and pears. The image features a warm, earthy color palette with browns and beiges, as well as vibrant reds and yellows of the fruit. In the foreground, an opened sketchbook displays artistic sketches, with a bowl containing a lemon slice to the left. A rattan chair is to the right, with an open book and a box of colored pencils nearby against rustic wooden paneled walls in an enclosed porch. Greenery is visible through the windows.
Joel Meyerowitz, The Table, Wellfleet, Massachusetts, 1981, chromogenic print, Gift of Gary S. Davis, 2023.153.13

The Table, Wellfleet, Massachusetts

Joel Meyerowitz · 1981 · chromogenic print ·  Accession ID  2023.153.13

The image shows the back of a person's torso and part of their lower body. The individual is standing with their back to the camera, arms crossed behind their back. Their sleeveless white undershirt reveals both arms, which are heavily tattooed with various designs. They have short hair and wear khaki pants, with a thin chain around their neck. In the background, there is a partially visible figure in a floral dress and a hat, standing next to a wall with indistinct posters or signs hanging on it. The setting appears to be an outdoor urban area with a concrete surface.
Leon Levinstein, Back Tattoo, c.1958, printed later, gelatin silver print, Gift of Gary S. Davis, 2023.153.2

Back Tattoo

Leon Levinstein · c.1958, printed later · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2023.153.2