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The image shows a middle-aged man sitting on a wooden chair. He is leaning forward with his elbows on his knees and hands clasped, head slightly tilted downward. He wears a fedora hat and a weathered facial expression, with his hair mostly hidden by the hat. He is dressed in a dark blazer, light-colored pants, and dark shoes. Various items surround the chair including brooms and a cardboard box. In the background is an urban street scene with a sidewalk extending into the distance. A young boy is partially shown to the right, looking intently at something in his hands, possibly a harmonica. The background includes other pedestrians and storefronts.
Leonard Freed, Magnum Photos, New Orleans, Louisiana, c. 1965, gelatin silver print, Gift of Brigitte Freed, 2017.166.10

New Orleans, Louisiana

Leonard Freed, Magnum Photos · c. 1965 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2017.166.10

This is a photograph of an outdoor seating area filled with metal chairs and tables. The image captures an open space densely populated with round and square tables surrounded by wire mesh chairs. The arrangement of the furniture appears random. The scene is dominated by shades of gray and the texture of the pavement contrasts with the sleek lines of the furniture. The photograph conveys a feeling of emptiness and isolation, emphasized by the uniformity and repetition of the chairs and tables.
Leonard Freed, Magnum Photos, Waiting at the airport, Amsterdam, 1956, gelatin silver print, Gift of Brigitte Freed, 2017.166.35

Waiting at the airport, Amsterdam

Leonard Freed, Magnum Photos · 1956 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2017.166.35

This is a photograph of a group of men in a room with office-like surroundings. The room features a bulletin board on the back wall filled with various pieces of paper and documents. There is a desk in the foreground with more paperwork. The individuals are dressed in a variety of styles from professional suits to more casual shirts. The lighting and black-and-white aesthetic evoke a timeless quality to the scene.
Leonard Freed, Magnum Photos, The 9th Precinct Investigation Unit with Lieutenant Edward Manet. This is the police station used in the TV show "Kojak," New York City, 1978, gelatin silver print, Gift of Brigitte Freed, 2017.166.27

The 9th Precinct Investigation Unit with Lieutenant Edward Manet. This is the police station used in the TV show "Kojak," New York City

Leonard Freed, Magnum Photos · 1978 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2017.166.27

The image shows four people standing next to and leaning on a small motorboat, which is sitting on a trailer in a driveway. All four people are visible from the waist up. Starting from the left, a woman with short hair is wearing a light-colored short-sleeved shirt. Next to her is a young boy with short hair, wearing a crew-neck shirt. Beside the boy, a man is standing with his arm resting on the boat, wearing a short-sleeved t-shirt, jeans, and a cap with a striped pattern. The final person on the right is a woman with short hair, who is also leaning on the boat, wearing a sleeveless top and holding a fishing rod. The boat is a light color with a Johnson outboard motor attached at the back, and there are several fishing rods and gear visible inside. The background includes trees and bushes, with a house and part of the driveway visible, alongside a classic car parked in the distance on the left side of the image.
Leonard Freed, Magnum Photos, A police officer and family pose in their fishing boat, parked in their yard, Long Island, New York, 1979, gelatin silver print, Gift of Brigitte Freed, 2017.166.18

A police officer and family pose in their fishing boat, parked in their yard, Long Island, New York

Leonard Freed, Magnum Photos · 1979 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2017.166.18

This is a photograph depicting an office scene. The image shows an office space with a floor partially visible. In the background, there is a larger room with chairs and a desk. There is an overturned chair near a desk with a dark stain on the floor. Papers are scattered on the desk, and there is a wastebin labeled "West" and "Mount Asguda" nearby. A large windowed partition divides the office, with information or notices attached to it. The image conveys a sense of disorder in an office setting.
Leonard Freed, Brigitte Freed, Magnum Photos, Homicide in a welfare office. On Friday the woman refused to date her former boyfriend. On the weekend he bought a kitchen knife. Monday morning he arrived in the office and again she refused him. He suddenly plunged the knife into her, New York City, 1972, gelatin silver print, Gift of Brigitte Freed, 2017.166.15

Homicide in a welfare office. On Friday the woman refused to date her former boyfriend. On the weekend he bought a kitchen knife. Monday morning he arrived in the office and again she refused him. He suddenly plunged the knife into her, New York City

Leonard Freed, Brigitte Freed, Magnum Photos · 1972 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2017.166.15

The image shows a hallway scene inside a building. Multiple figures are present in the corridor, creating a dynamic moment. A silhouetted figure leans on a railing in the foreground. To the right, a figure in uniform holds a bat. In the background, two figures are visible through an open doorway, one with a raised hand and the other holding a camera. The black and white composition highlights contrasts and plays with light and shadow. The narrow corridor and various objects like pipes and molding add depth and texture to the scene.
Leonard Freed, Magnum Photos, The hotel clerk, the neighbors, his roommate of three years... no one knew a thing about the dead young man in the hotel room -- not even his real name, or where he worked. The man lay fallen back on the bed, eyes fixed to the ceiling, a hypodermic needle in his arm. "How did this guy die?" I asked the cop. "Dirty drugs." I learned later that he had been a police informant, New York City, 1972, gelatin silver print, Gift of Brigitte Freed, 2017.166.29

The hotel clerk, the neighbors, his roommate of three years... no one knew a thing about the dead young man in the hotel room -- not even his real name, or where he worked. The man lay fallen back on the bed, eyes fixed to the ceiling, a hypodermic needle in his arm. "How did this guy die?" I asked the cop. "Dirty drugs." I learned later that he had been a police informant, New York City

Leonard Freed, Magnum Photos · 1972 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2017.166.29

The image shows a man standing in the middle of a wet street surrounded by parked cars. The man is posing with one leg bent and his body slightly leaned back. He has a mustache, short hair, and is wearing a light-colored jacket, dark shirt, pants, and shoes. He is holding an umbrella and a hat. Vintage cars can be seen in the background, along with houses lining the street. People with umbrellas are also visible, indicating it might be raining or had recently rained. The street looks wet with water.
Leonard Freed, Magnum Photos, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1965, gelatin silver print, Gift of Brigitte Freed, 2017.166.8

New Orleans, Louisiana

Leonard Freed, Magnum Photos · 1965 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2017.166.8

This is a photograph of a detention or holding cell area. The image shows a confined space with metal bars forming cells. Some individuals sit on the floor or lean against the bars. In the foreground, a wooden bench supports two subjects who appear to be asleep or resting, and one individual is sitting and leaning against the outside of the bars. The overall mood is one of waiting, tiredness, or distress, in the clinical institutional environment. The lighting is harsh, emphasizing the setting's bleakness.
Leonard Freed, Magnum Photos, At night in a police station, the minors are set out of the cells. Mostly small-town teenage runaways, still wearing their mothers' lipstick, are picked up at night either by the police or pimps. "These girls in the picture are lucky; the pimps haven't gotten to them yet," said the fatherly officer. "They sleep the night here and in the morning we turn them over to the social workers," New York City, 1972, gelatin silver print, Gift of Brigitte Freed, 2017.166.23

At night in a police station, the minors are set out of the cells. Mostly small-town teenage runaways, still wearing their mothers' lipstick, are picked up at night either by the police or pimps. "These girls in the picture are lucky; the pimps haven't gotten to them yet," said the fatherly officer. "They sleep the night here and in the morning we turn them over to the social workers," New York City

Leonard Freed, Magnum Photos · 1972 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2017.166.23

The image shows two individuals captured from the chest to their waist. The person on the left is holding up their shirt, revealing a bare torso with scars. They are wearing loose-fitting pants that are partially unzipped and held up with a belt. A ring is visible on their left hand. The individual on the right is wearing a police uniform with a short-sleeved shirt and a badge and name tag on display. They have a belt outfitted with various equipment, including a holster with a firearm. A wristwatch and a bracelet are worn on their left wrist. The background consists of a plain building wall, and part of a staircase or structure is visible.
Leonard Freed, Magnum Photos, A known drug dealer shows the knife wounds he had received in pursuit of his street trading. In this district the streets are so dangerous that the police officer carries two guns and a switch-blade knife. The small opera glasses are used to watch drug dealers from a distance, New York City, 1978, gelatin silver print, Gift of Brigitte Freed, 2017.166.22

A known drug dealer shows the knife wounds he had received in pursuit of his street trading. In this district the streets are so dangerous that the police officer carries two guns and a switch-blade knife. The small opera glasses are used to watch drug dealers from a distance, New York City

Leonard Freed, Magnum Photos · 1978 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2017.166.22

This is a black and white photograph of a protest scene in front of a police precinct. The image shows a moment outside the 10th Precinct, as seen from the sign above the entrance. In the foreground, a large handmade banner displays "CHELSEA UNITED AGAINST POLICE BRUTALITY." The banner is held up by two individuals behind police barricades marked with "POLICE LINE" and "DO NOT CROSS." The setting appears urban, and the building's architectural features suggest a governmental or institutional location. The photograph conveys activism and social consciousness, indicating a community organized in response to issues related to police conduct.
Leonard Freed, Magnum Photos, A community group accuses a precinct of maltreating a suspect, New York City, 1979, gelatin silver print, Gift of Brigitte Freed, 2017.166.30

A community group accuses a precinct of maltreating a suspect, New York City

Leonard Freed, Magnum Photos · 1979 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2017.166.30