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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

This is a photograph of a religious altar in a room viewed through an arched doorway. The image captures an interior space decorated with religious symbols and objects. The focal point of the image is a statue or figure of a religious personage placed centrally on the altar. The walls surrounding the altar are adorned with painted scenes depicting birds, foliage, and inscriptions in a script. Draped over the altar is a white cloth, upon which various candles, crosses, and decorative items are placed. The date "1923" appears above the altar. Both sides of the doorway feature small wall-mounted crosses. The floor leading up to the altar is covered in wax from melted candles. The overall mood of the photograph is solemn and contemplative.
Ansel Adams, Interior, Penitente Morada, Abiquiu, Northern New Mexico, c. 1930, gelatin silver print, Corcoran Collection (Gift of Julia J. Norrell, 2007), 2015.19.5115

Interior, Penitente Morada, Abiquiu, Northern New Mexico

Ansel Adams · c. 1930 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2015.19.5115

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 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

The image shows a person from behind, wearing a garment with a repetitive script pattern. The background also features the same script pattern. The person's head is covered, and their feet are slightly visible with worn shoes.
Lalla Essaydi, Converging Territories #29, 2004, chromogenic print, Corcoran Collection (Gift of Julia J. Norrell, in honor of Nell Hennessy), 2015.19.5241

Converging Territories #29

Lalla Essaydi · 2004 · chromogenic print ·  Accession ID  2015.19.5241

Lalla Essaydi, Converging Territories #30, 2004, chromogenic print, Corcoran Collection (Gift of Julia J. Norrell, in honor of Nell Hennessy), 2015.19.5242

Converging Territories #30

Lalla Essaydi · 2004 · chromogenic print ·  Accession ID  2015.19.5242

The image shows a person from the head down to the waist, in a slightly angled side profile, with their body turned towards a jar in the foreground. The individual is wearing shorts and has a bare chest and stomach. Their facial features are not clearly visible due to blurriness, but they have short, dark hair. The jar on a surface contains a small preserved creature, possibly an alligator. The background is out of focus, indicating an indoor setting with diffused light.
Raymond Meeks, Gator Boy, Louisiana, 1996, gelatin silver print, Corcoran Collection (Gift of Julia J. Norrell, 2007), 2015.19.5120

Gator Boy, Louisiana

Raymond Meeks · 1996 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2015.19.5120

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 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 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