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Brigitte Freed

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The image is of an older man facing the camera with his mouth open. He has a pronounced expression and wears eyeglasses and a hat. He is wearing a dark suit jacket over a white shirt, holding a sign with the word "JOBS" written on it. Another person, possibly a woman, is partially visible beside him. The image is in black and white, with a background of other people and signs with text, indicating a public gathering or protest.
Leonard Freed, Magnum Photos, Brooklyn, New York, 1963, gelatin silver print, Gift of Brigitte Freed, 2017.166.2

Brooklyn, New York

Leonard Freed, Magnum Photos · 1963 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2017.166.2

Leonard Freed, Magnum Photos, A "shooting gallery" raid, New York City, 1979, gelatin silver print, Gift of Brigitte Freed, 2017.166.19

A "shooting gallery" raid, New York City

Leonard Freed, Magnum Photos · 1979 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2017.166.19

This is a photograph of a group of individuals performing on stage in front of a sign that reads "SUPPORT BLACK BUSINESS MEN". The image captures a lively scene with figures in mid-motion. The performers are wearing traditional attire with patterned fabric, and there is a drum visible in front of one person. The composition of the photograph, with strong contrasts of light and shadow, emphasizes the dynamic movement and the cultural significance of the event being portrayed.
Leonard Freed, Magnum Photos, Harlem, New York, 1963, gelatin silver print, Gift of Brigitte Freed, 2017.166.13

Harlem, New York

Leonard Freed, Magnum Photos · 1963 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2017.166.13

The image shows a person with a scar on their side. The individual is lifting their shirt with one hand to reveal the scar. They have short hair and a strong jawline. Their face is turned towards the camera with a focused expression. The person is wearing a sleeveless shirt, pants, and a belt. A patterned fabric is draped over their shoulder. The background is a textured wall.
Leonard Freed, Magnum Photos, A 14th Street drug pusher shows one of his many knife wounds, shortly after this photo was taken he was stabbed again, New York City, 1978, gelatin silver print, Gift of Brigitte Freed, 2017.166.32

A 14th Street drug pusher shows one of his many knife wounds, shortly after this photo was taken he was stabbed again, New York City

Leonard Freed, Magnum Photos · 1978 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2017.166.32

The image shows a family of four in an above-ground swimming pool. Two young children are in an inflatable raft on the water. A man is standing in the water, wearing swim trunks and goggles. A woman is seated in a poolside lounge chair partially submerged in the water, wearing a swimsuit with short curly hair, a necklace, and holding a drinking glass. The background features a suburban backyard with a house, patio furniture, and greenery.
Leonard Freed, Magnum Photos, Police officer with family, Long Island, New York, 1979, gelatin silver print, Gift of Brigitte Freed, 2017.166.28

Police officer with family, Long Island, New York

Leonard Freed, Magnum Photos · 1979 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2017.166.28

The image shows a man indoors, looking downwards with his eyes closed. He has a pen in his right hand, resting on his forehead. He has a furrowed brow, light-colored hair and is wearing a dark-colored jacket. The background includes rooftops of a building and a distant landscape, seen through a window. The window sill is slanted, contrasting with the outdoor view.
Leonard Freed, Brigitte Freed, Magnum Photos, Fritz Kortner, German-Jewish actor and stage director, Munich, West Germany, 1961, gelatin silver print, Gift of Brigitte Freed, 2017.166.36

Fritz Kortner, German-Jewish actor and stage director, Munich, West Germany

Leonard Freed, Brigitte Freed, Magnum Photos · 1961 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2017.166.36

The image shows a man seated in the backseat of a vehicle. He is handcuffed behind his back, revealing a muscular back and arms. The man has medium-length hair and is wearing dark pants secured with a belt. The background consists of the vehicle's dark interior with soft lighting and a window partially showing a metal fence outside.
Leonard Freed, Magnum Photos, A man taken into custody in a police car, New York City, 1978, gelatin silver print, Gift of Brigitte Freed, 2017.166.33

A man taken into custody in a police car, New York City

Leonard Freed, Magnum Photos · 1978 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2017.166.33

This is a photograph of a workspace environment focused on a machine. The photograph captures a high-contrast black and white scene where large office machines with slanted tops dominate the foreground. There is a geometric, patterned ceiling above, composed of square tiles that adds an industrial yet orderly feel to the space. A sense of depth is achieved in the image through the presence of multiple machines receding into the background. The lighting is bright and evenly distributed, illuminating the setting clearly and highlighting the textures and materials of the objects well.
Leonard Freed, Magnum Photos, Wall Street banking, New York City, 1966, gelatin silver print, Gift of Brigitte Freed, 2017.166.9

Wall Street banking, New York City

Leonard Freed, Magnum Photos · 1966 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2017.166.9

The image shows part of two individuals. In the foreground, a shirtless man is visible, though only his upper torso and arms are shown, extending out of the frame. He is holding the hand of someone off-camera. Slightly behind him and to the right, a woman is partially visible, from her upper torso to her head. She stands with one arm on her hip and is smiling, looking in the direction of the camera. She has long hair tied back and is wearing a sleeveless top. On her left wrist, she wears a watch. The background consists of a clear sky and an open outdoor setting, with some indistinct figures in the distance, suggesting a spacious environment.
Leonard Freed, Magnum Photos, Israel, 1962, gelatin silver print, Gift of Brigitte Freed, 2017.166.37

Israel

Leonard Freed, Magnum Photos · 1962 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2017.166.37

The image shows four women from their waists up, gathered closely on a sidewalk. The two women on the left are elderly and engaged in conversation. They wear lace veils over their hair, one with short curly hair peeking through, and both wear glasses and patterned coats. The two women on the right are dressed in knit sweaters and headscarves. One woman holds a large wrapped package and a purse, while the other holds a smaller wrapped package. The background shows a blurred urban setting with a reflective glass window, a palm tree, and a partially visible person in the distance.
Leonard Freed, Magnum Photos, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1965, gelatin silver print, Gift of Brigitte Freed, 2017.166.3

New Orleans, Louisiana

Leonard Freed, Magnum Photos · 1965 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2017.166.3