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Mr. and Mrs. Brenda and Robert Edelson

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The image shows a grand neoclassical mansion viewed slightly from the side. The stone staircase, tall Corinthian columns, and detailed pediment adorn the entrance, which is elevated and surrounded by railings. The horizon is not distinctly visible. The mansion is partially obscured by tall, leafless trees that cast shadows. The photograph is in black-and-white, emphasizing the texture of the stone, shadows, and architecture. The sky appears clear in the background.
Walker Evans, Belle Grove Plantation, White Castle, Louisiana, 1935, printed 1960s, gelatin silver print, Corcoran Collection (Gift of Brenda and Robert Edelson), 2015.19.4498

Belle Grove Plantation, White Castle, Louisiana

Walker Evans · 1935, printed 1960s · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2015.19.4498

The black and white photograph features two nude women. One woman is seated on the left side of the image, positioned on a geometric structure with her knees raised to her chest and arms wrapped around her legs. She has short, dark hair and her face is turned slightly to the side. The other woman is standing on the right side, holding a rope in her hands and resting one leg on the structure. She has short, light-colored hair that partially covers her face as she looks downward. Two hoops are placed against the geometric figure. The background is a simple, empty wall.
František Drtikol, Two Nudes, c. 1929, gelatin silver print, Corcoran Collection (Museum Purchase, Brenda and Robert Edelson Collection), 2015.19.4586

Two Nudes

František Drtikol · c. 1929 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2015.19.4586

The image shows a top-down view of stone steps leading to a river, where people are fishing. Buildings line the riverbank, with trees in the background. The scene is monochromatic with various shades of gray, giving it a somber atmosphere. The texture is smooth, with detailed stone surfaces. The water appears calm. City buildings in the distance are partially obscured by mist.
André Kertész, Quai d'Orleans, Fishermen behind Notre Dame, Paris, 1925, gelatin silver print, Corcoran Collection (Museum Purchase, Jacob and Charlotte Lehrman Art Acquisition Endowment Fund), 2014.136.165

Quai d'Orleans, Fishermen behind Notre Dame, Paris

André Kertész · 1925 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2014.136.165

The image shows two tall buildings dominating the scene. The perspective is from a low angle, looking up at the buildings against the sky. The building on the left has intricate Gothic architectural details, while the one on the right appears stately with strong horizontal elements. The photograph is in black and white, with a contrast between the light sky and dark building facades. Clouds in the sky add a dynamic element to the composition.
Ralph Steiner, Untitled (Skyscraper), c. 1922, printed 1981, gelatin silver print, Corcoran Collection (Gift of Brenda and Robert Edelson, 1995), 2015.19.4492

Untitled (Skyscraper)

Ralph Steiner · c. 1922, printed 1981 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2015.19.4492

The image shows a large apricot on several broad, dark leaves. The color palette is primarily grayscale, with the apricot standing out as a lighter shade against the deep tones of the leaves.
Man Ray, La Pêche (Peach), 1931, gelatin silver print, Corcoran Collection (Gift of Brenda and Robert Edelson), 2014.136.412

La Pêche (Peach)

Man Ray · 1931 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2014.136.412

This image depicts a close-up view of a woman's face from above, emphasizing her facial features and hair. Her head is tilted slightly downward, with her eyes looking downwards. Her features include soft lips and gently arched eyebrows. Her hair is styled in elegant waves, adding texture and volume. There are no visible accessories or objects in the background.
Man Ray, La Tête (Head), 1930, gelatin silver print, Corcoran Collection (Gift of Brenda and Robert Edelson, 1996), 2014.136.413

La Tête (Head)

Man Ray · 1930 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2014.136.413

This is a photograph of a cityscape featuring a large brick wall with partial letters "ACK" visible. In the background, a modern office building with a grid-like facade towers over the scene. The ground is made of cobblestones, and shadows from the letters are cast onto the wall.
Ralph Steiner, Ack-1 (Bohack Grocery), c. 1960, printed 1979, gelatin silver print, Corcoran Collection (Gift of Robert and Brenda Edelson), 2015.19.4474

Ack-1 (Bohack Grocery)

Ralph Steiner · c. 1960, printed 1979 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2015.19.4474

The image features a portrait of a woman's face and hands. Her face is partially visible with large, dark eyes looking directly at the viewer. Her hair blends into the dark background. Her hands and part of her forearms are elegantly positioned against each other. She is not wearing visible clothing but has a dark fabric draped over her. The woman is wearing jewelry, including a large rectangular and a round diamond ring on her fingers, as well as two bracelets on her wrists. The background is a soft, dark gradient.
Yva, Ohne Titel (Schmuck) (Untitled [Jewelry]), c. 1930, gelatin silver print, Corcoran Collection (Gift of the Women's Committee of the Corcoran Gallery of Art, Brenda and Robert Edelson Collection), 2015.19.4572

Ohne Titel (Schmuck) (Untitled [Jewelry])

Yva · c. 1930 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2015.19.4572

Several chairs and a table are arranged on a wooden floor, with prominent shadows cast by the objects. The color palette consists of shades of gray due to the lighting. The table and a pair of chairs are positioned on the right side and slightly below the center of the image, with additional chairs lined up against windows near the top edge. The shadows of the window frames and furniture overlap on the floor.
André Kertész, Dining Room, American University, near Café du Dome, 1928, gelatin silver print, Corcoran Collection (Museum Purchase, Brenda and Robert Edelson Collection, 1999), 2014.136.414

Dining Room, American University, near Café du Dome

André Kertész · 1928 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2014.136.414

The image is taken from a low angle, slightly tilted upwards, showing a park scene. The horizon is low, with a line of distant trees and man-made structures. The black and white photograph features a contrast between light and shadow, with sharp silhouettes of trees and benches.
Édith-Claire Gérin, Solitude Hivernale (Winter Solitude), c. 1930, gelatin silver print, Corcoran Collection (Gift of the FRIENDS of the Corcoran Gallery of Art, Brenda and Robert Edelson Collection), 2015.19.4570

Solitude Hivernale (Winter Solitude)

Édith-Claire Gérin · c. 1930 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2015.19.4570