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Barbara Gladstone Gallery

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The image shows two individuals, with their upper bodies and faces visible. The person in the foreground is a man positioned diagonally with his shoulder being held by a woman behind him. He has a solemn facial expression and short curly hair that appears to have some graying. The man is shirtless, revealing his shoulders and neck. Behind him, the woman rests her chin on his shoulder, her face partially obscured but clearly visible. She has pulled-back hair and direct eye contact with the camera. She is wearing a simple, short-sleeve top. One hand is wrapped around the man's shoulder, and she is wearing rings on her fingers. Her nails are long and darkly polished. The background is plain and softly lit, without any distinct features or decorations, drawing focus to the two individuals.
LaToya Ruby Frazier, Mom Holding Mr. Art, 2005, gelatin silver print, Alfred H. Moses and Fern M. Schad Fund, 2022.42.2

Mom Holding Mr. Art

LaToya Ruby Frazier · 2005 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2022.42.2

The image shows two individuals in a living room. One person is reclining on a couch with crocheted blankets, with legs extended. The other person is seated on the couch, with their head resting on it. Beside them is an object with a baby portrait. A small table in front of them holds porcelain dolls and other decorative items. The room is cluttered with items such as a bottle, books, or boxes. A floor lamp provides light. Behind the couch are floral curtains, potted plants, and a framed artwork on the wall.
LaToya Ruby Frazier, Grandma Ruby and Me in Her Livingroom, 2007, gelatin silver print, Alfred H. Moses and Fern M. Schad Fund, 2022.42.4

Grandma Ruby and Me in Her Livingroom

LaToya Ruby Frazier · 2007 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2022.42.4

The image shows a woman seated in front of a vanity mirror, with another woman standing behind her working on her hair. The seated woman has long dark hair and is visible from the shoulders up. The standing woman is fully clothed and wearing glasses as she tends to the seated woman's hair. Various hair and beauty products are scattered on the vanity, along with a turned-on lamp. In the background, hanging light cords and partially visible curtains can be seen, along with a reflection of some photographer's equipment.
LaToya Ruby Frazier, Mom Relaxing My Hair, 2005, gelatin silver print, Pepita Milmore Memorial Fund, 2022.42.7

Mom Relaxing My Hair

LaToya Ruby Frazier · 2005 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2022.42.7

The image shows a street view from an elevated angle, looking down at a partially demolished area with construction debris and two excavators. In the center is a three-story brick building with boarded-up windows, located on a street corner near an empty intersection with parked cars. Behind the building, a row of modest houses lines the street, extending towards a tree-covered hill in the distance. The horizon is marked by the meeting of the hill and the sky, with the outline of bare trees against an overcast sky. The photo is in black and white, emphasizing textures and forms in a documentary style often seen in urban or industrial settings.
LaToya Ruby Frazier, Fifth Street Tavern and UPMC Braddock Hospital on Braddock Avenue, 2011, gelatin silver print, Alfred H. Moses and Fern M. Schad Fund, 2022.42.5

Fifth Street Tavern and UPMC Braddock Hospital on Braddock Avenue

LaToya Ruby Frazier · 2011 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2022.42.5

The image shows an elderly person seated against a crocheted blanket with a pattern of large squares. They have short, gray hair, wear glasses, a light-colored sweatshirt with spots, and small hoop earrings. The background is plain with neutral walls, and some stacked items are visible but out of focus.
LaToya Ruby Frazier, Grandma Ruby, 2007, gelatin silver print, Alfred H. Moses and Fern M. Schad Fund, 2022.42.1

Grandma Ruby

LaToya Ruby Frazier · 2007 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2022.42.1

The image shows a vintage car parked on overgrown grass beside a fence. A wooden utility pole with wires crosses above. In the background, there are industrial structures, including large white tanks marked with "BOC Gases" and various pipes and buildings. Trees and the horizon are faintly visible. The black-and-white photo emphasizes details and contrasts between elements.
LaToya Ruby Frazier, The Bottom (Talbot Towers, Allegheny County Housing Projects), 2009, gelatin silver print, Alfred H. Moses and Fern M. Schad Fund, 2022.42.3

The Bottom (Talbot Towers, Allegheny County Housing Projects)

LaToya Ruby Frazier · 2009 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2022.42.3

The image shows an industrial landscape with buildings, towers, and smokestacks against an overcast sky. A river is on the left with rail tracks, and on the right, there are rail cars and tracks filled with materials. The photo is dominated by black and white tones, emphasizing the industrial theme.
LaToya Ruby Frazier, U.S.S. Edgar Thomson Steel Works & Monongahela, 2013, gelatin silver print, Alfred H. Moses and Fern M. Schad Fund, 2022.42.6

U.S.S. Edgar Thomson Steel Works & Monongahela

LaToya Ruby Frazier · 2013 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2022.42.6