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The image is a detailed engineering schematic or diagram. It features intricate lines and symbols of a technical diagram superimposed on a blank background. Various components are labeled, suggesting it is related to a technical or scientific process. The lines connect various geometric shapes representing different parts of a system, and there are numerical annotations. The overall composition is both orderly and complex, suggesting a focus on precise technical communication.
Gordon Parks, Title from caption on object: A Problem Looks at an Engineer, 1945, gelatin silver print, Gift of Philip Brookman and Amy Brookman, 2023.144.1

Title from caption on object: A Problem Looks at an Engineer

Gordon Parks · 1945 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2023.144.1

The image depicts a man in a baseball pose. He is standing with one shoulder forward, holding a baseball bat over his shoulder with both hands, as if preparing to swing. His facial features include a mustache and he is looking slightly upward and to the side. He is wearing a baseball cap, under which some short hair can be seen. The man is dressed in a long-sleeve shirt, and there are tree branches visible in the background. The lower part displays the name "C.J. PRESSMA."
Mike Mandel, C.J. Pressma, 1975, offset lithograph, Gift of Philip Brookman, 2015.176.19

C.J. Pressma

Mike Mandel · 1975 · offset lithograph ·  Accession ID  2015.176.19

The image shows a man from the waist up, positioned in a partial side profile as he holds a baseball bat over his shoulder. He has a beard and wears a cap with a "C" emblem on the front. He is wearing a dark-colored polo shirt. In the background, the name "Arnold Gassan" is printed in large letters on a plain, light-colored backdrop. The image has a vintage appearance with a sepia tone.
Mike Mandel, Arnold Gassan, 1975, offset lithograph, Gift of Philip Brookman, 2015.176.7

Arnold Gassan

Mike Mandel · 1975 · offset lithograph ·  Accession ID  2015.176.7

The image displays a series of vertical lines with varying intensity. The lines create an abstract pattern, which resembles bars of a music visualizer or strings of a harp. They are closely spaced and blend into shades of gray and white. The vertical lines suggest a textured barcode or blurred rain against a window. The image consists of subtle gradients, forming a metallic appearance, resembling brushed steel or the visual representation of sound waves fading in and out.
Ed Ruscha, Every Building on the Sunset Strip, 1966, offset lithography, Corcoran Collection (Gift of Philip Brookman and Amy Brookman), 2015.19.5295

Every Building on the Sunset Strip

Ed Ruscha · 1966 · offset lithography ·  Accession ID  2015.19.5295

The image shows a person in a crouched position, with the upper body visible. They are positioned as if preparing to catch something with their arms reaching forward. The person has curly hair that extends below the edges of a dark baseball cap. Their facial features are partially shadowed, with a slightly open mouth. They wear a dark sweatshirt with partial text reading "ROSH" visible, and a baseball glove is on their left hand. The surrounding area includes foliage on the ground, with part of a building's side in the background, which is partially shadowed. The name "Linda CONNOR" is printed at the bottom of the image.
Mike Mandel, Linda Connor, 1975, offset lithograph, Gift of Philip Brookman, 2015.176.3

Linda Connor

Mike Mandel · 1975 · offset lithograph ·  Accession ID  2015.176.3

The image shows a person holding a baseball bat with both hands, dressed in a long-sleeved shirt and a baseball cap with a simple design. The person has a mustache, wears glasses, and has medium-length hair. The background is a plain indoor wall, and the image is in black and white. The name "Michael Becotte" is displayed in the upper left corner.
Mike Mandel, Michael Becotte, 1975, offset lithograph, Gift of Philip Brookman, 2015.176.1

Michael Becotte

Mike Mandel · 1975 · offset lithograph ·  Accession ID  2015.176.1

The image depicts a person in a crouching stance, wearing a cap with a letter 'B', long hair, a patterned sweater, and flared jeans. The individual is holding a baseball glove, with a background of trees, buildings, a vehicle, and a rocky surface. The name "Linda Parry" is shown at the bottom of the image.
Mike Mandel, Linda Parry, 1975, offset lithograph, Gift of Philip Brookman, 2015.176.17

Linda Parry

Mike Mandel · 1975 · offset lithograph ·  Accession ID  2015.176.17

The image shows a person from mid-thigh upwards, positioned in a throwing motion with their right arm extended upwards and their left arm bent at the elbow, clad in a glove. The individual has a determined expression on their face, with light-colored hair visible beneath a baseball cap, which has a logo featuring a stylized 'P'. They are wearing a plaid shirt that is buttoned up and belted jeans, and they have a prominent belt buckle. In the background, the setting is a dark, indistinct space, suggesting that the photograph was taken in low lighting conditions, highlighting the subject. The name "Ron WALKER" is printed at the bottom left corner of the image.
Mike Mandel, Ron Walker, 1975, offset lithograph, Gift of Philip Brookman, 2015.176.27

Ron Walker

Mike Mandel · 1975 · offset lithograph ·  Accession ID  2015.176.27

This is a photograph of a baseball glove catching a ball. The image shows a baseball glove held up, preparing to catch an incoming baseball. The background features tree branches, indicating an outdoor scene. The photograph has a grainy, high-contrast quality. The text on the image reads "Edmund TESKE".
Mike Mandel, Edmund Teske, 1975, offset lithograph, Gift of Philip Brookman, 2015.176.26

Edmund Teske

Mike Mandel · 1975 · offset lithograph ·  Accession ID  2015.176.26

The image shows a man's upper body from the waist up. He is positioned with his left shoulder angled towards the camera, holding a baseball bat over his right shoulder. He has a full beard and mustache and wears glasses, providing a clear view of his facial features. The man is wearing a checkered shirt and a cap with a logo. The background is a clear sky with what seems to be the top of a baseball stadium light structure barely visible in the corner.
Mike Mandel, Geof Winningham, 1975, offset lithograph, Gift of Philip Brookman, 2015.176.28

Geof Winningham

Mike Mandel · 1975 · offset lithograph ·  Accession ID  2015.176.28