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The image shows a small locomotive moving through a dense forest. Logs are piled near the track, with some people sitting on them. Tall trees form a canopy above, concealing the sky. The locomotive is captured from the right side, emitting steam. The photo is in black and white with sepia tones, giving it an aged appearance. The color palette includes shades of brown and gray.
Darius Kinsey, Small Locomotive, c. 1900, gelatin silver print, Gift of the UBS Art Collection, 2023.30.98

Small Locomotive

Darius Kinsey · c. 1900 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2023.30.98

This is a photograph of four large industrial storage silos in an industrial setting. The image shows four cylindrical silos aligned side by side, with a smooth, segmented exterior and railing around the top. In front of the silos, there are various pipe structures and metal components scattered on the ground. The background includes industrial structures like pipes and a building. The photograph is in black and white.
John Vachon, Chillers Tanks at Mid Continental Refinery, Tulsa, Oklahoma, October 1942, gelatin silver print, Gift of the UBS Art Collection, 2023.30.155

Chillers Tanks at Mid Continental Refinery, Tulsa, Oklahoma

John Vachon · October 1942 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2023.30.155

The image shows three children sitting barefoot on the wooden steps of a small building or cabin by the waterfront. The children are captured from head to feet, with the two on the ends seated sideways and the one in the center seated facing forward. The girl on the left has long, light hair and is dressed in a simple dress or smock. The girl in the middle has long dark hair and wears a checkered skirt and dark top while resting her chin on her hand. The boy on the right has short hair and is focused on an object he holds in his hands, wearing a long shirt and shorts. The background features a calm body of water lined with an undeveloped shoreline, grasses, and a few wooden structures. Beyond the beach are dense trees and glimpses of buildings.
William Clift, Carola, Charis, and Will, Cotuit, Massachusetts, 1981, platinum/palladium print, Gift of the UBS Art Collection, 2023.30.38

Carola, Charis, and Will, Cotuit, Massachusetts

William Clift · 1981 · platinum/palladium print ·  Accession ID  2023.30.38

From the flat top of striated, sheer rocks, we look down onto a person rowing a canoe toward us in a river in this horizontal black and white photograph. The rocky banks funnel the river, which comes toward us, like a canal. Evergreen trees are spiky silhouettes against a cloudy, pale sky. Printed text at the bottom left of the photograph reads, “At the Mouth of Cold Water Canyon, Dells of the Wisconsin. Copyright by Henry H. Bennett.”
Henry Hamilton Bennett, At the Mouth of Cold Water Canyon, Dells of the Wisconsin, c. 1900, gelatin silver print, Gift of the UBS Art Collection, 2023.30.24

At the Mouth of Cold Water Canyon, Dells of the Wisconsin

Henry Hamilton Bennett · c. 1900 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2023.30.24

The image shows a beach scene with a high horizon line meeting the sky. Soft waves break in the distance with two small islets or rock formations offshore. Children play in the sand, while beachgoers, including a person with a surfboard, are further away. Dogs are present on the sand. The image is black and white with a vintage feel, lacking color and relying on shades of gray and textures to depict the serene beach atmosphere.
Henry Wessel, City Beach, San Francisco, 1976, gelatin silver print, Gift of the UBS Art Collection, 2023.30.159

City Beach, San Francisco

Henry Wessel · 1976 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2023.30.159

This is a photograph of a busy highway filled with vintage cars. The image shows dense traffic on a multi-lane road, featuring classic cars from that era. The highway gently curves and is lined with lamp posts. In the background, water and a docked pier are visible. Trees and bushes line the side of the road. The photograph reflects mid-20th-century city life and transportation.
Andreas Feininger, The Westside Highway, Looking South, 1950, gelatin silver print, Gift of the UBS Art Collection, 2023.30.62

The Westside Highway, Looking South

Andreas Feininger · 1950 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2023.30.62

The image shows a man standing in tall vegetation in a field, wearing a broad-brimmed hat and looking towards the camera. In the background, there is a horizon with a line of trees. The photograph is in black and white, creating a soft palette of grays. The tall plants dominate the composition with their vertical lines and clustering, providing texture and depth to the scene.
American 19th Century, Man in a Field, 1909, gelatin silver print (real photo postcard), Gift of the UBS Art Collection, 2023.30.152

Man in a Field

American 19th Century · 1909 · gelatin silver print (real photo postcard) ·  Accession ID  2023.30.152

Two men stand outdoors. One man on the left carries a deer over his shoulders, dressed in a patterned shirt, trousers, and boots. He holds a rifle and wears a hat. The man on the right points into the distance and holds a rifle, dressed in a suit and hat. The outdoor setting includes natural vegetation, rocks, and trees in the background.
Ed Irwin, Hunting Along the Mexican Border, 1920–1929, gelatin silver print, Gift of the UBS Art Collection, 2023.30.85

Hunting Along the Mexican Border

Ed Irwin · 1920–1929 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2023.30.85

The image shows a field of tall corn plants extending towards a tree-covered hill in the distance. The horizon is just below the top third of the image, aligning with the base of the hill. The hill is densely populated with trees that create a silhouette against the sky. The corn plants closest to the viewer have sharp lines and textures, while the trees in the distance have more diffused lines. The color palette is monochromatic, with light gray tones for the sky and darker shades for the cornfield and hill. Light and shadow distribution creates visual separation between the elements.
Gregory Conniff, Iowa County, Wisconsin, October 1990, gelatin silver print, Gift of the UBS Art Collection, 2023.30.44

Iowa County, Wisconsin

Gregory Conniff · October 1990 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2023.30.44

The image shows two people standing in a smoky environment. Both individuals are upright, holding long-handled tools. The person on the left has a slightly turned head and indistinct facial features due to shadow and smoke. The person on the right appears to be wearing a hat, further obscuring their facial details against the smoke. Both individuals wear dark clothing, gloves, and are surrounded by smoke with fire visible in the background. The scene is in grayscale, emphasizing contrast and shadows.
Debbie Fleming Caffery, PaPa and Kojack, December 3, 1988, gelatin silver print, Gift of the UBS Art Collection, 2023.30.35

PaPa and Kojack

Debbie Fleming Caffery · December 3, 1988 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2023.30.35