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Julia J. Norrell

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The image is a detailed landscape painting. It shows a body of water leading to a distant bridge, with mountains in the background. The bridge, likely the Golden Gate Bridge, stretches across the water. The painting features seagulls on the sand, a sailboat with passengers, and a pelican in the water. The colors are monochromatic, emphasizing light and dark contrasts.
Adolf Dehn, Associated American Artists, The Golden Gate, 1940, lithograph in black on wove paper, Corcoran Collection (Gift of Julia S. Norrell), 2015.19.3219

The Golden Gate

Adolf Dehn, Associated American Artists · 1940 · lithograph in black on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2015.19.3219

The image displays a street scene at night from a slightly lower angle. A graffiti-covered building is on the left and an empty street stretches into the distance on the right. The horizon is subtle, with the street meeting the dark night sky. Streetlights create flares, adding depth. The building shows peeling paint and graffiti on its old bricks, with partially boarded windows above. A streetlamp illuminates the sidewalk on the right, contrasting with the cool tones of the night. The color palette is mainly blue and teal, with a warm glow from the streetlamp. The scene conveys the starkness and solitude of an urban setting at night.
Shimon Attie, Mulackstrasse 37: Slide Projection of Former Kosher Butcher Shop and Laundry, 1930, Berlin, 1992, chromogenic print, Corcoran Collection (Gift of Julia J. Norrell in honor of Susan Kenney Battle), 2015.19.5082

Mulackstrasse 37: Slide Projection of Former Kosher Butcher Shop and Laundry, 1930, Berlin

Shimon Attie · 1992 · chromogenic print ·  Accession ID  2015.19.5082

The image shows a man seated with only the upper half of his body visible. He is positioned facing the camera, with one arm raised and bent towards his ear and the other arm crossed in front of his torso. The man has short, receding hair that is likely gray, and his facial features include a serious expression with wide eyes and a somewhat furrowed brow. He is wearing a short-sleeved, light-colored t-shirt and light-colored pants. There appears to be no visible jewelry or accessories, and he is not holding any objects. The background features a handwritten script covering the entire area in neat, cursive writing. The text seems to provide context but is not the focus of the image.
Jeffrey Wolin, Moses Wloski, Born 1921, Wolkowisk, White Russia, 1994, gelatin silver print with silver ink, Corcoran Collection (Gift of Julia J. Norrell in honor of David Levy), 2015.19.5090

Moses Wloski, Born 1921, Wolkowisk, White Russia

Jeffrey Wolin · 1994 · gelatin silver print with silver ink ·  Accession ID  2015.19.5090

The image shows three individuals raising glasses in a toast. They are dressed in formal attire, with suits and collared shirts. Two individuals have short, neatly combed hair and wear glasses. One person has a side-parted hairstyle and the other has slightly longer hair. On the table in front of them are glasses, plates, and a slice of melon. The setting is dimly lit, with a chandelier above them.
Sylvia Plachy, Alex's Bar Mitzvah, 1982, gelatin silver print, Corcoran Collection (Gift of Julia J. Norrell in honor of Joan Oshinsky and Cathleen Murnane), 2015.19.5088

Alex's Bar Mitzvah

Sylvia Plachy · 1982 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2015.19.5088

The image shows a person standing against a wall. The person has medium-length dark hair and is smoking while looking off to the side. They are wearing a dark jacket over a shirt and holding a plush toy with a large smile embroidered. The wall beside them is covered in chalk graffiti, with various words and names visible. In the background, a sidewalk stretches back into the distance, with another person walking away.
Mary Ellen Mark, Lillie, Seattle, 1983, gelatin silver print, Corcoran Collection (Gift of Julia J. Norrell in honor of Ken Ashton and Chris Brooks), 2016.22.159

Lillie, Seattle

Mary Ellen Mark · 1983 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2016.22.159

The image shows a wooden structure with clocks showing Roman numerals on the left, and a faded sign on a red stool to the right. The color palette includes earthy tones, red, white, and black stripes, and patterned tiles. A pillar with red and white stripes stands behind the clock display, and the faded sign is against a wall with cream and black tiles, near small cubbyhole shelves on the right.
Virginia Beahan and Laura McPhee, Times for Call to Prayer, Jami-ul-Alfar Mosque, Pettah, Colombo, Sri Lanka, 1993, chromogenic print, Corcoran Collection (Gift of Julia J. Norrell in honor of Robert Villaflor), 2015.19.5083

Times for Call to Prayer, Jami-ul-Alfar Mosque, Pettah, Colombo, Sri Lanka

Virginia Beahan and Laura McPhee · 1993 · chromogenic print ·  Accession ID  2015.19.5083

This is a photograph of an urban night scene with a lit window and a mural. The image captures a dimly lit street where the facade of a building is prominent. The windows on the upper floor of the building are faintly illuminated with warm light, possibly from household interiors, adding a contrast to the otherwise dark exterior. Below, two large barred windows and a door are visible, with a piece of graffiti art or mural on the building's wall, depicting a monochrome drawing of three figures. The street and sidewall appear worn. The ambient lighting gives a strong blue hue to the street and lower part of the building.
Shimon Attie, Mulackstrasse 32: Slide Projections of Former Jewish Residents and Hebrew Reading Room, 1932, Berlin, 1992, chromogenic print, Corcoran Collection (Gift of Julia J. Norrell in honor of Hilary Allard and Lauren Harry), 2015.19.5081

Mulackstrasse 32: Slide Projections of Former Jewish Residents and Hebrew Reading Room, 1932, Berlin

Shimon Attie · 1992 · chromogenic print ·  Accession ID  2015.19.5081

The image depicts a street view from a slightly upward angle, showcasing the facade of an old building against the evening sky. The horizon is not distinctly visible, but suggested by the alignment of distant rooftops. The building to the left has a weathered exterior with a sign reading "Biograph - Theater" above the entrance. The style is realistic, capturing textures and details accurately. A bluish glow from a street lamp casts an eerie ambiance, contrasting with warm interior lights. The evening sky transitions from deep blues to violets, complementing the grays and browns of the building. A car with a matte sheen is parked close by, with another building in the cityscape in the background. The image has a cinematic quality with a dramatic use of lighting and palette.
Shimon Attie, Joachimstrasse 20: Slide projections of former Jewish residents, theatre, and Torah reading room, 1929-31, Berlin, 1992, chromogenic print, Corcoran Collection (Gift of Julia J. Norrell in honor of The Corcoran Security Guards), 2015.19.5080

Joachimstrasse 20: Slide projections of former Jewish residents, theatre, and Torah reading room, 1929-31, Berlin

Shimon Attie · 1992 · chromogenic print ·  Accession ID  2015.19.5080

A Black woman sits facing a round-topped mirror on a dresser, which is crowded with religious figurines and candles in this horizontal black and white photograph. In the lower right corner, the woman rests her face in one hand, that elbow laid along the window frame of an open window. She wears a ruffle-edged apron over a short-sleeved garment with dark polka dots against white. Her face is turned almost away, and her hair is pulled back. Her eyes are lowered as she gazes at a figurine of the Virgin Mary on the dresser, which is covered with a lace runner. Starting from the left on the dresser are a gourd-shaped vase with dried flowers, two vessels, three figurines of saints, and a palm-sized statuette of an elephant before a row of five candles that separates the left half of the dresser-top from the right. Two more candles flank the row, and across the right half are a second elephant, two more religious figurines, two crucifixes, and a votive candle in front of the statuette of Mary. A rosary with a pendant-sized cross hangs from the curved top of the mirror, and a framed picture of Jesus hangs to the left. The mirror reflects part of the room behind the woman, showing shoeboxes, pieces of cloth, and a pale-faced doll stacked in the far corner of the small room. The window takes up the right half of the composition, and shows a view out to a street lined with trees, cars, a Coca-Cola delivery truck packed with glass bottles, a stop sign, and a streetlight.
Gordon Parks, Washington, D.C., Mrs. Ella Watson, a Government Charwoman, July 1942, printed 1960s, gelatin silver print, Gift of Julia J. Norrell, 2015.119.1

Washington, D.C., Mrs. Ella Watson, a Government Charwoman

Gordon Parks · July 1942, printed 1960s · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2015.119.1

The image shows a body of water on a clear day. There is a flat, stone platform with two sculptural figures. One figure is headless and armless, while the other holds an indistinct object. In the distance, the water extends to a faint horizon line with trees or low foliage. The sky and its reflection on the water dominate the visual space. The photo is monochromatic, with a range of grey tones.
Linda Connor, Religious Effigies, Benares, India, 1979, gelatin silver print, Corcoran Collection (Gift of Julia J. Norrell in honor of Rebecca Gentry), 2015.19.5084

Religious Effigies, Benares, India

Linda Connor · 1979 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2015.19.5084