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Parker Stephenson

Stephenson, L. Parker

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The image is a black and white photograph showing a cityscape from an elevated vantage point. A road curves in the foreground, leading to a building with windows and a noticeable shadow. The scene includes a highway, scattered structures, and densely packed buildings. Hills and a cloudy sky appear on the horizon. The grayscale enhances textures and architectural details, emphasizing contrasts in the composition.
John Davies, Durham Ox, Sheffield, 1981, gelatin silver print, Alfred H. Moses and Fern M. Schad Fund, 2018.99.1

Durham Ox, Sheffield

John Davies · 1981 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2018.99.1

This grayscale photograph shows an elevated view of a landscape dominated by four large industrial cooling towers in the distance. The horizon behind the towers shows other structures and low hills partially obscured by haze. Directly below the towers is a wide, grassy field. Distant people appear to play a game on the field, perhaps soccer, running in between two large goals on either side of the field. There are also some spectators. Closer to us, there is a line of cars parked on a patch of dirt surrounded by leafless trees. On the right, a wide river appears to run by the edge of the field.
John Davies, Agecroft Power Station, Salford, 1983, gelatin silver print, Alfred H. Moses and Fern M. Schad Fund, 2018.99.2

Agecroft Power Station, Salford

John Davies · 1983 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2018.99.2

The image is taken from a low angle close to the ground, showing a body of water reflecting the sky and distant structures. The horizon is above the central area, with open land and tall electrical pylons visible. The pylons intersect with power lines creating diagonal lines in the sky. The scene is in black and white, emphasizing the stark contrasts in textures.
Ray Mortenson, Meadowland 821101-56 Electric Pylons, Dirt in Foreground (821101-5-1500), 1982, gelatin silver print, Gift of the Artist and L. Parker Stephenson, 2025.46.3

Meadowland 821101-56 Electric Pylons, Dirt in Foreground (821101-5-1500)

Ray Mortenson · 1982 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2025.46.3

The image shows an elevated view of an industrial landscape. In the foreground, there is dense vegetation, rocky formations, and a railroad track. Further back, there are dirt mounds, patches of grass, and a large body of water. The background is filled with industrial structures like factories, chimneys, and storage tanks. In the distance, there are faint silhouettes of tall buildings. The image is in black and white, emphasizing the contrasts between shadows and highlights.
Ray Mortenson, Meadowland, 821108-14 Amtrak Hudson Generating Station Jersey City and Manhattan Skyline from Snake Hill (Laurel Hill), 1982, gelatin silver print, Gift of the Artist and L. Parker Stephenson, 2025.46.2

Meadowland, 821108-14 Amtrak Hudson Generating Station Jersey City and Manhattan Skyline from Snake Hill (Laurel Hill)

Ray Mortenson · 1982 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2025.46.2

The image depicts an elevated view of an industrial yard with tracks and scattered materials. The horizon is in the upper section of the image, featuring a flat expanse with a distant bridge. Train carriages line up parallel to the horizon, with industrial buildings and chimneys on the far right. Closest to us, there is industrial debris and materials scattered on the ground. The image is in black and white, emphasizing dark tones and textures. It is a photograph with a monochromatic color palette.
Ray Mortenson, Meadowland, Amtrak, Path, NJ Turnpike and Passaic River from International Salt, Harrison, NJ, 1982, gelatin silver print, Gift of the Artist and L. Parker Stephenson, 2025.46.1

Meadowland, Amtrak, Path, NJ Turnpike and Passaic River from International Salt, Harrison, NJ

Ray Mortenson · 1982 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2025.46.1

The image is a collage of black-and-white photographs. Most photographs showcase different scenes with individuals or groups of people. The photos depict people standing closely together, sitting, and posing near a vintage car. In one image, people are gathered in a room, potentially at a social event. The individuals have diverse facial features and hairstyles, wearing clothing like patterned shirts, dresses, and suits. Some wear ties, while others have casual attire. Surrounding elements include patterned wallpapers, foliage, and textured walls or outdoor settings with vehicles. The photos are numbered and arranged against a textured background, seemingly in an album.
Malick Sidibé, Untitled, c. 1970, 11 gelatin silver prints on tan paper folio, Gift of the Charina Endowment Fund in memory of Robert B. Menschel, 2022.179.3

Untitled

Malick Sidibé · c. 1970 · 11 gelatin silver prints on tan paper folio ·  Accession ID  2022.179.3

The image features the upper half of a woman's body against a textured surface. She is lying on her side with her head resting on her hand. Her facial expression is calm, her eyes are looking away from the camera, and her lips are slightly parted. She has an intricate headdress with circular accessories and is wearing multiple neck rings. The background is a woven or reed-like texture with shadows and highlights adding depth to the scene.
Denise Bellon, Femme avec coiffure ouvragée en forme d’éventail, Fouta-Djalon, Guinée (Woman with Fan-Shaped Hairstyle, Fouta Djallon, Guinea), 1939, gelatin silver print, Purchased as the Gift of the Gallery Girls, 2014.76.1

Femme avec coiffure ouvragée en forme d’éventail, Fouta-Djalon, Guinée (Woman with Fan-Shaped Hairstyle, Fouta Djallon, Guinea)

Denise Bellon · 1939 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2014.76.1

The image features a bridge crossing over a wide river, viewed from a slightly elevated point. The horizon is near the upper third of the image where the bridge structure aligns horizontally. The bridge showcases intricate latticework with its arching supports and is punctuated by lampposts, casting long reflections on the water below. The image has a sepia tone, with soft contrasts between the dark silhouettes of the bridge and the lighter sky. Beyond the bridge, the misty outline of treetops and building tops can be seen, subtly fading into the light gray background sky. The overall color palette consists mainly of shades of brown, gray, and cream.
Laure Albin Guillot, Le Pont des Arts, 1930s, carbon print, R. K. Mellon Family Foundation, 2014.72.1

Le Pont des Arts

Laure Albin Guillot · 1930s · carbon print ·  Accession ID  2014.72.1

The image shows a person leaning against a wall. They are wearing a wide-brimmed hat, a long coat, light-colored shirt, dark tie, baggy trousers, and knee-high boots. The person has short hair and their hands in their pockets. The background is plain.
Madame d'Ora, Mariette Pachhofer (later Mariette Lydis), 1921, gelatin silver print, Robert B. Menschel and the Vital Projects Fund and the R. K. Mellon Family Foundation, 2014.72.2

Mariette Pachhofer (later Mariette Lydis)

Madame d'Ora · 1921 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2014.72.2

The image shows a person from the shoulders up, partially obscured by smoke. The person's face is in profile, with soft lighting enhancing the texture of their skin, and their hair appears to be combed back. They are holding a smoking pipe close to their lips. Their attire consists of a jacket and a striped bow tie. There are no visible jewelry items. The background is blurred, with vertical lines that could be curtains or shadows.
Edmund Kesting, Self-Portrait, c. 1926, gelatin silver print, Robert B. Menschel and the Vital Projects Fund, 2009.48.1

Self-Portrait

Edmund Kesting · c. 1926 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2009.48.1