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Joanne Leonard

American, born 1940

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The image shows two individuals, a woman and a child, in a playful embrace. The woman is bending over and hugging the child, who is standing. Their full bodies are visible in the image. The woman has short, curly hair, and the child's hairstyle isn't clearly visible. The woman is wearing a light-colored dress, and the child is in a striped outfit. They are outside, near a house with a visible picket fence. In the background, there is a wooden house with a door and two large windows. A staircase leads up to the entrance of the neighboring part of the house. Surrounding the figures are uneven patches of grass and a tree on the right side of the image, with some foliage hanging over them.
Joanne Leonard, Kids Hugging, West Oakland, California, c. 1963–1971, gelatin silver print, Gift of the Artist in honor of her daughter, Julia Marjorie Leonard, 2020.117.1

Kids Hugging, West Oakland, California

Joanne Leonard · c. 1963–1971 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2020.117.1

The image displays a combination of swirling, curved lines alongside various shapes. A zigzag formation is present on the left side. Various objects like teapot-like forms and a glass container with handles are suspended throughout. A coiled shape stretches between elements. A circular disc with an embossed figure is also visible.
Joanne Leonard, Variations on Letting Her Go with Difficulty, 1973, gelatin silver print, Gift of the Artist in honor of her daughter, Julia Marjorie Leonard, 2020.117.33

Variations on Letting Her Go with Difficulty

Joanne Leonard · 1973 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2020.117.33

The image features an abstract composition of linear text phrases dispersed across a black background, intermingled with black and white photographs of three women. The text creates movement around the figures. The figures have solemn expressions and appear to connect the abstract lines of text.
Joanne Leonard, Variation of Four Generations, One Absent, 1991, gelatin silver print, Gift of the Artist in honor of her daughter, Julia Marjorie Leonard, 2020.117.32

Variation of Four Generations, One Absent

Joanne Leonard · 1991 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2020.117.32

The image shows a wall-mounted calendar with handwritten notes and a sheet of paper attached with a pin, a fire extinguisher labeled "HOME," an electrical outlet with a decorative Mickey Mouse figure on it. The color palette is grayscale, as it is a black-and-white photograph. In the foreground, to the left, a doorway reveals a glimpse into another room with a hanging light fixture and a laundry basket sitting on a flat surface, partially visible through the doorway.
Joanne Leonard, Memo Center with Mickey Mouse, 1975–1976, gelatin silver print, Gift of the Artist in honor of her daughter, Julia Marjorie Leonard, 2020.117.15

Memo Center with Mickey Mouse

Joanne Leonard · 1975–1976 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2020.117.15

The image contains a wooden dresser, an ironing board, and a doll bed. The color scheme is monochromatic, with shades of grey, black, and white. In the foreground on the left, the dresser is visible with knobs and a metal pan on top, next to which a mop is leaning against the wall. To the right, the ironing board is placed with a toy iron on top and a doll seated at the opposite end in a small chair. Further right, a small bed holds another doll, with a large window showing trees outside in the background.
Joanne Leonard, Children’s Play Space at Mills College Day Care Center–Ironing Board and Doll Bed, c. 1977, gelatin silver print, Gift of the Artist in honor of her daughter, Julia Marjorie Leonard, 2020.117.25

Children’s Play Space at Mills College Day Care Center–Ironing Board and Doll Bed

Joanne Leonard · c. 1977 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2020.117.25

The image displays a kitchen counter cluttered with several bottles and jars, a box of crackers, and a clear plastic bag containing more jars or containers. The color palette is monochromatic, consisting of varying shades of gray. The bottles and jars are positioned centrally on the counter, with the large bottle of Acerbiflavon prominently in view. The box of Premium Saltines sits behind the bottles. To the right of the bottles, a cluster of wrapped plastic items rests on the counter. Above, partially gathered curtains allow light through a window, illuminating the scene. The drawers and the lower part of the cabinet show visible wear, with the top drawer partially open.
Joanne Leonard, Countertop with Premium Crackers and Pills–and Can Opener, c. 1976, gelatin silver print, Gift of the Artist in honor of her daughter, Julia Marjorie Leonard, 2020.117.22

Countertop with Premium Crackers and Pills–and Can Opener

Joanne Leonard · c. 1976 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2020.117.22

The image shows kitchen shelves with glass containers, food packages, and an electric mixer. The color palette is black-and-white. The shelves display jars and boxes. Below this, there is a countertop with glasses, a butter dish, and a food processor. Beneath the shelves on the left, there is a wall outlet and hanging cord. On the counter, there is a tray with printed materials, drinking glasses, and a woven basket on the far right.
Joanne Leonard, Can Opener and Box of Ivory Soap, Connecticut, c. 1979, gelatin silver print, Gift of the Artist in honor of her daughter, Julia Marjorie Leonard, 2020.117.21

Can Opener and Box of Ivory Soap, Connecticut

Joanne Leonard · c. 1979 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2020.117.21

The image depicts a person riding a tricycle with a unique mask, wearing a dark top and denim shorts. The tricycle has a vintage design, and the setting is an urban street with cars parked along the sides and buildings in the background.
Joanne Leonard, Masked Boy on Trike, West Oakland, California, c. 1963–1971, printed later, inkjet print, Gift of the Artist in honor of her daughter, Julia Marjorie Leonard, 2020.117.10

Masked Boy on Trike, West Oakland, California

Joanne Leonard · c. 1963–1971, printed later · inkjet print ·  Accession ID  2020.117.10

The image shows a corner window with lace-trimmed curtains, natural light entering the room. Outside, a tree is visible. Inside, a woven back chair and a wooden table with a bassinet are in view.
Joanne Leonard, Julia’s Morning, with Window in Inverness, California, c. 1975, gelatin silver print, Gift of the Artist in honor of her daughter, Julia Marjorie Leonard, 2020.117.28

Julia’s Morning, with Window in Inverness, California

Joanne Leonard · c. 1975 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2020.117.28

The image shows a person lying on a bed in a reclined position. They are turned slightly to one side, with one arm under their head and the other across their body. The person's face is partially hidden, and they have short hair. The person is unclothed and covered with a white sheet, with toy soldiers on it. The background has a circular or spiral pattern on a dark backdrop. The image is framed with a gray border.
Joanne Leonard, Of Things Masculine, c. 1971, gelatin silver print and magazine clippings with layers of Plexiglass, Gift of the Artist in honor of her daughter, Julia Marjorie Leonard, 2020.117.31

Of Things Masculine

Joanne Leonard · c. 1971 · gelatin silver print and magazine clippings with layers of Plexiglass ·  Accession ID  2020.117.31