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Two vertical frames depict a nighttime urban scene. The left frame shows a white car parked on a paved surface with other vehicles nearby. In the distance are industrial structures with red-lit towers against a dark sky. The right frame shows a plaza leading to a white, multi-windowed building surrounded by trees. Bright artificial lights illuminate the scene, creating a mix of natural and artificial hues. The color palette features dark tones contrasted by light reflections. The atmosphere is serene with a sense of urban simplicity and solitude.
Lewis Baltz, There is No Life Outside of These Verona Walls, 1992, 2 silver dye bleach prints, Gift of David Knaus, 2016.56.1.a-b

There is No Life Outside of These Verona Walls

Lewis Baltz · 1992 · 2 silver dye bleach prints ·  Accession ID  2016.56.1.a-b

Robert Cumming, 67-Degree Body Arc Off Circle Center, 1975, printed 2022, inkjet print, Gift of David Knaus, © R. Cumming, 2023.150.1

67-Degree Body Arc Off Circle Center

Robert Cumming · 1975, printed 2022 · inkjet print ·  Accession ID  2023.150.1

This is a photograph of a small, pink house in a residential neighborhood. The house has horizontal siding, a small entrance porch with two white columns, and windows with white curtains. A white picket fence encloses part of the front area, with bushes and greenery. The front yard is bordered by low brick walls. Utility poles with wires are visible in the foreground. The sky above is clear and blue, casting shadows on the house and surroundings. Other residential buildings are adjacent to the pink house, indicating it's part of a suburban area.
Henry Wessel, Real Estate #906914, 1990, chromogenic print, Gift of David Knaus, in Honor of the 25th Anniversary of Photography at the National Gallery of Art, 2014.159.1.37

Real Estate #906914

Henry Wessel · 1990 · chromogenic print ·  Accession ID  2014.159.1.37

The image shows a house viewed from the street, facing the front of the building. The horizon is not visible, and the street aligns with the bottom of the house. The sky extends above the roof. The house has a warm earth-toned facade with brown trim around the windows and door. There is lush green grass in the foreground. No brushstrokes are visible in the clear photograph with sharp lines. Neighboring structures are partially visible on either side of the house. The scene is well-lit by natural daylight, casting soft shadows. Power lines extend above the house.
Henry Wessel, Real Estate #90922, 1990, chromogenic print, Gift of David Knaus, in Honor of the 25th Anniversary of Photography at the National Gallery of Art, 2014.159.1.2

Real Estate #90922

Henry Wessel · 1990 · chromogenic print ·  Accession ID  2014.159.1.2

The image shows rectangular and square shapes arranged across three panels. Among the shapes are buildings and partial human figures, creating scenes from various angles. Some patterns resemble surveillance cameras, people moving, and digital screens with text. The colors and visuals suggest a collection of fleeting moments, similar to a series of video stills.
Lewis Baltz, Politics of Bacteria, 1995, printed 2014, 12 silver dye bleach prints, Gift of David Knaus, © Lewis Baltz, 2019.42.1.a-l

Politics of Bacteria

Lewis Baltz · 1995, printed 2014 · 12 silver dye bleach prints ·  Accession ID  2019.42.1.a-l

The image is a straightforward, head-on view of a single-story house. The house is painted with peach-colored walls and a deep red trim. The composition is symmetrical, with the house number "2615" visible on the curb and porch post. The front yard has short hedges and a red pathway leading to the front door. The image is framed by a clear blue sky, a television antenna on the right side, and a tree behind the house.
Henry Wessel, Real Estate #90637, 1990, chromogenic print, Gift of David Knaus, in Honor of the 25th Anniversary of Photography at the National Gallery of Art, 2014.159.1.10

Real Estate #90637

Henry Wessel · 1990 · chromogenic print ·  Accession ID  2014.159.1.10

The image shows five people, with four girls sitting on wooden benches or rockers and one standing nearby. The standing person is holding an ice cream cone and wearing a checkered dress with a handbag on their arm. The seated girls are presented from the knees up, with the first two holding ice cream cones and laughing. The third seated individual wears a dark outfit with a pearl necklace and bracelet, while the last girl wears a white dress, sitting with arms resting on the chair's arms. They are positioned on a wooden porch with signs above them, including a "Pepsi" logo and another advertising soda. A tree branch partially hangs in the top of the frame. The wooden background and front porch setting suggest a rustic or rural locale.
Doris A. Derby, Black-owned Grocery Store, Sunday, Mileston, Mississippi, 1968, gelatin silver print, Gift of David Knaus, 2022.149.1

Black-owned Grocery Store, Sunday, Mileston, Mississippi

Doris A. Derby · 1968 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2022.149.1

This is a photograph of the exterior of a laundromat, the interior visible through glass doors that are covered with white graffiti. Behind the glass, there is a row of industrial washing machines against the pale-yellow back wall. A shopping cart with a container of bleach or detergent inside is visible on the right, and on the left a person in a pink outfit stands with their back towards us. The interior reflects a warm, artificial light which contrasts with the cold, dark framing of the black windowpanes. There is an upside-down U.S. flag sticker near the top of the door, and signs on the far left and right indicating opening and closing times.
Christina Fernandez, Lavanderia #1, 2002, printed 2021, inkjet print, Gift of David Knaus, 2022.46.1

Lavanderia #1

Christina Fernandez · 2002, printed 2021 · inkjet print ·  Accession ID  2022.46.1

The image shows a single-story house with a beige exterior and red trim. The scene features clear blue skies and rooftops of neighboring buildings in the background. The house has an attached garage and a driveway. There is a small lawn with a green shrub, windows on the front, and power lines overhead. The composition displays a mix of soft and bold colors, highlighting the contrast between the earth tones and red accents.
Henry Wessel, Real Estate #90659, 1990, chromogenic print, Gift of David Knaus, in Honor of the 25th Anniversary of Photography at the National Gallery of Art, 2014.159.1.19

Real Estate #90659

Henry Wessel · 1990 · chromogenic print ·  Accession ID  2014.159.1.19

The image shows a woman in a nursing outfit, captured from the waist up. She is standing slightly sideways and facing to the right, with her head tilted slightly downward. Her facial features are prominent, with a calm expression and wavy short hair, partially covered by a nurse's cap. She is dressed in a traditional white nurse's uniform, buttoned up and fitting closely to her body. She holds a pen or a similar object in her right hand. Behind her is a man wearing a white coat, sitting on a medical examination table, with another person partially visible, sitting with crossed legs. The background depicts a clinical setting with light-colored walls and what appears to be a medical or storage cabinet to the left of the frame.
Doris A. Derby, Nurse Ora Bouie and a Doctor at the Tufts-Delta Health Clinic, Mount Bayou, Mississippi, 1968, gelatin silver print, Gift of David Knaus, 2022.149.6

Nurse Ora Bouie and a Doctor at the Tufts-Delta Health Clinic, Mount Bayou, Mississippi

Doris A. Derby · 1968 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2022.149.6