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Alex Novak

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The image consists of four sections showing a woman's portrait. She is seated at a table, looking directly at the camera. She has a serious expression and her hair is styled in tightly braided cornrows. She is wearing dark clothing and multiple rings on her fingers. The background is blurred in earthy tones.
Dawoud Bey, Kenwanna, 1996, 4 dye diffusion transfer prints (Polacolor), Gift of Alexander Novak and Family, 2018.188.1.a-d

Kenwanna

Dawoud Bey · 1996 · 4 dye diffusion transfer prints (Polacolor) ·  Accession ID  2018.188.1.a-d

This is a photograph of a decorative outdoor fountain and garden. The image showcases a series of water features forming a cascading fountain, set against a backdrop of lush foliage and trees. The fountain is adorned with sculptural elements, including classical urns and a statue. Water cascades gently over several levels, creating a serene scene. The sepia tone of the image adds to its elegant feel. The composition emphasizes the interplay between the fountain's architecture and the surrounding natural environment.
Louis-Rémy Robert, Cascade at the Chateau de St. Cloud, c.1854, salted paper print, Gift of Alexander Novak and Family, 2014.152.1

Cascade at the Chateau de St. Cloud

Louis-Rémy Robert · c.1854 · salted paper print ·  Accession ID  2014.152.1

The image shows a cover with complex, swirling shapes and organic lines. The design is abstract, with a mottled pattern resembling a tangled forest floor of fallen leaves or the intricate grain of a wood surface. On the left-hand side, there is a solid, deep red strip that contrasts with the diverse assortment of colors and forms.
Louis-Émile Durandelle, Le Nouvel Opéra de Paris: Sculpture Ornementale (The New Paris Opera: Ornamental Sculpture), 1875, bound album of albumen silver prints, Pepita Milmore Memorial Fund, 2016.34.1

Le Nouvel Opéra de Paris: Sculpture Ornementale (The New Paris Opera: Ornamental Sculpture)

Louis-Émile Durandelle · 1875 · bound album of albumen silver prints ·  Accession ID  2016.34.1

The image shows a natural landscape with sparse vegetation near the viewer and denser vegetation in the distance. A hill or ridge covered in vegetation is visible near the horizon. The image has a sepia tone, giving it an aged appearance. In the distance, there are clusters of trees, a bridge or pathway, and reflections in a body of water on the right side.
Isaac H. Bonsall, Chattanooga, Tennessee, South End, c. 1864, albumen silver print, Pepita Milmore Memorial Fund, 2015.61.1

Chattanooga, Tennessee, South End

Isaac H. Bonsall · c. 1864 · albumen silver print ·  Accession ID  2015.61.1