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Brian Lanker

American, 1947 - 2011

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The image shows a desert landscape with a range of hills in the distance. Tall saguaro cacti are scattered throughout the scene, alongside sparse shrubs and rocks on the desert floor. It is rendered in black and white, highlighting the contrasts and shadows in the scene.
Allen Dutton, Maricopa County, Carefree Highway East of I-17, Looking Southeast to an Area to be Subdivided Within the Year, May 2000, gelatin silver print, Corcoran Collection (Gift of Brian and Lynda Lanker), 2016.22.140

Maricopa County, Carefree Highway East of I-17, Looking Southeast to an Area to be Subdivided Within the Year

Allen Dutton · May 2000 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2016.22.140

The image shows an aerial view of a landscape with railroad tracks crossing through the center and stretching into the distance. The horizon is high, leading the eye towards distant hills and low mountains. The image is in black and white with varying shades of gray. Vegetation is scattered along an embankment beside the tracks, and the surrounding terrain is rugged with bushes, grass, and a few trees in the distance. A dirt path runs parallel to the tracks on the right side.
Allen Dutton, North of Prescott, Santa Fe, Overpass Near Las Vegas Ranch, Looking South, May 1992, gelatin silver print, Corcoran Collection (Gift of Brian and Linda Lanker), 2016.22.135

North of Prescott, Santa Fe, Overpass Near Las Vegas Ranch, Looking South

Allen Dutton · May 1992 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2016.22.135

The image shows an area with palm trees and piles of earth. Two uprooted palm trunks lay horizontally on the soil, with vertically standing palm trunks further away. Buildings, a fence, and distant low hills or mountains can be seen in the far background. The color palette is monochromatic, emphasizing textures. The image is under clear skies with ample light, capturing details sharply in black and white.
Allen Dutton, Phoenix, 40th Street and South of Broadway, Looking Southwest, December 1998, gelatin silver print, Corcoran Collection (Gift of Brian and Linda Lanker), 2016.22.134

Phoenix, 40th Street and South of Broadway, Looking Southwest

Allen Dutton · December 1998 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2016.22.134

The image shows a street view at the intersection of Carefree Highway and 7th Street. Two real estate signs and a bush are in the foreground. Vehicles are moving through the intersection, with a tank truck blurred in motion and a car waiting at a red light. Rocky hills form the horizon in the distance, and a flag is visible. A smokestack creates a diagonal line in the sky. The photo is in black and white, emphasizing contrast between the urban environment and the natural landscape.
Allen Dutton, Phoenix, Carefree Highway and 7th Street, Looking West, January 1999, gelatin silver print, Corcoran Collection (Gift of Brian and Linda Lanker), 2016.22.132

Phoenix, Carefree Highway and 7th Street, Looking West

Allen Dutton · January 1999 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2016.22.132

The image shows the upper part of an elderly person's body, focusing closely on their face and shoulders. The person is leaning back in a wooden chair, facing slightly away from the camera, providing a side profile view. Their facial features include deep-set eyes looking straight ahead, and they are wearing round glasses. The person has short, white hair. They are wearing a textured, long-sleeved garment. In the background, the setting appears to be outdoors, with blurred foliage and tree shapes, creating a bokeh effect with light filtering through the leaves. The image is black and white.
Brian Lanker, Josephine Riley Matthews, c. 1989, gelatin silver print, Corcoran Collection (Gift of the artist), 2015.19.4510

Josephine Riley Matthews

Brian Lanker · c. 1989 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2015.19.4510

The image shows a black and white photograph with a direct viewpoint facing the front of a house. There is a large palm tree trunk in the foreground, casting intricate shadow patterns on the pebbled ground. The single-story house in the distance has a front door and large reflective windows, displaying a partial reflection of the surroundings and the photographer. The house's brickwork, textured bricks with white trimmings, contrasts in the image. The roofline of the house forms the horizon just above the door and windows. The color scheme is black, white, and various shades of gray, creating a strong visual impact through light and shadow contrasts.
Allen Dutton, 9425 Arrowhead Drive, May 1999, gelatin silver print, Corcoran Collection (Gift of Brian and Linda Lanker), 2016.22.137

9425 Arrowhead Drive

Allen Dutton · May 1999 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2016.22.137

The image shows an elderly person in a side profile from the shoulders up. The person has their right hand under their chin, with visible wrinkles on their face and a soft gaze. The person has several braids on their head, with some thinning at the crown. They are wearing a dark top and a ring on their right index finger. The background is solid black, emphasizing the subject's profile.
Brian Lanker, Septima Poinsette Clark, c. 1989, gelatin silver print, Corcoran Collection (Gift of the artist), 2015.19.4508

Septima Poinsette Clark

Brian Lanker · c. 1989 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2015.19.4508

The image shows a road intersection with a divided highway. The background has rolling hills and a car driving up the road. Close to the viewer, there are barriers guiding the curved roadway, and straw bales are placed on the right side of the road. The scene is in black and white, accentuating the textures and contrasts of the terrain, road, and sky. The sky appears overcast, adding a muted gray tone to the photo, highlighting the "WRONG WAY" road signs.
Allen Dutton, Phoenix, 101 and Tatum, Access Road, Looking West, March 2000, gelatin silver print, Corcoran Collection (Gift of Brian and Lynda Lanker), 2016.22.138

Phoenix, 101 and Tatum, Access Road, Looking West

Allen Dutton · March 2000 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2016.22.138

The image shows a view from a low angle of parallel furrows stretching into the distance, converging at a distant point near the horizon. Mountains rise in the center background, adding texture to the flat terrain. The sky is overcast with diffused light softening the contrast. The landscape is monochrome, lacking color and emphasizing gray, black, and white tones. The sharpness of the image brings out textures in the soil and details of the mountains, creating a sense of open space.
Allen Dutton, Irrigation South of Laveen, Looking West, March 1990, gelatin silver print, Corcoran Collection (Gift of Brian and Lynda Lanker), 2016.22.128

Irrigation South of Laveen, Looking West

Allen Dutton · March 1990 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2016.22.128

The image shows a woman standing outside next to a large tree. She has short hair and is wearing glasses, a light-colored sweater, and dark pants. She is standing with her hands behind her back. The background features a gravel yard with a patterned section surrounding the base of a thick palm tree and a well-manicured bush to the left. Behind her is a single-story house with a light-colored exterior, a front door with decorative glass, and windows framed by patterned details. The scene is captured in black and white.
Allen Dutton, Eva Williamson, 9425 Arrowhead Drive, February 1985, gelatin silver print, Corcoran Collection (Gift of Brian and Linda Lanker), 2016.22.136

Eva Williamson, 9425 Arrowhead Drive

Allen Dutton · February 1985 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2016.22.136