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The image shows the Edmund Pettus Bridge viewed from a road leading up to it. The horizon is at the bridge's structure meeting the road. The bridge's open, geometric arch is prominent, with its name visible on the horizontal beam above the roadway. The artwork is in a monochromatic blue, likely using a cyanotype technique. The brushstrokes appear smooth, giving a photographic finish. The color palette is only blue, highlighting the bridge's architectural details, with the road and bridge elements leading the eye. Cars, trees, and railings are visible in the scene.
Jonathan Calm, Blue Black History (Edmund Pettus Bridge), 2022, cyanotype, Gift of Sandra S. Phillips, 2023.162.1

Blue Black History (Edmund Pettus Bridge)

Jonathan Calm · 2022 · cyanotype ·  Accession ID  2023.162.1

This is a photograph of a poodle and covered tables in an empty room. The image is taken in an expansive indoor space, possibly a hall or convention center, indicated by the large windows and visible industrial ceiling and beams. The foreground features two tables covered with checkered tablecloths, on which a box labeled 'AUTO-TRAY' is placed along with a handbag. A poodle is sitting with a person's arms around it. In the background, other tables and chairs with fabric panels or dividers are visible. The photo has a monochrome tone, contributing to its classic feel.
Ken Graves, Dog Show, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 1979, gelatin silver print, Gift of Sandra S. Phillips, 2022.140.11

Dog Show, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Ken Graves · 1979 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2022.140.11

Two young children are standing together. The child on the left has long, wavy hair and is wearing a light-colored shirt, loose-fitting pants, and sneakers. The child on the right has hair pulled back, wears oversized glasses, a striped shirt with a buttoned collar, long pants, and sneakers. They are standing close together with the child on the left placing an arm around the waist of the child on the right, both smiling softly. The background shows a blurred street scene with trees and buildings in the distance.
Judith Joy Ross, Untitled, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, 1988, gelatin silver print, Gift of Sandra S. Phillips, 2022.140.6

Untitled, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania

Judith Joy Ross · 1988 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2022.140.6

This is a photograph showing a couple walking beneath a large traditional rope decoration. The image displays a vertically hanging rope structure with plaques featuring Japanese characters. The rope has a mesh around its lower end containing small pieces of paper or light debris. In the background, there is a textured wooden or stone columned structure. The ground is bare, highlighting the emphasis on the rope and its traditional context.
Bill Dane, Tokyo, 1974, gelatin silver print, Gift of Sandra S. Phillips, 2022.140.18

Tokyo

Bill Dane · 1974 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2022.140.18

The image shows a black and white scene, captured from ground level. A leafless or sparsely leaved tree is in the center. To the left, there is a wooden structure, possibly a building, partially visible. The horizon is not distinctly outlined, with the grassy land rising slightly. The branches of the tree span much of the image, with a ladder leaning against the trunk. The sky fills the upper third, with clouds providing texture and depth. The tonal palette ranges from deep shadows to lighter tones.
John Szarkowski, Tompkins County King [Apple Tree near Barn], 2005, gelatin silver print, Gift of Sandra S. Phillips, 2022.140.4

Tompkins County King [Apple Tree near Barn]

John Szarkowski · 2005 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2022.140.4

The image shows a logging area with cut and fallen trees stretching into the distance. A tall pole with cables, steam rising machinery, scattered logs, and a rail track leading into the logging area are visible. In the background, a line of trees marks the horizon where the forest has not been cleared. A group of people is standing on the tracks to the left.
Darius Kinsey, C.V.T. Co. Stillwater, Washington, November 1919, gelatin silver print, Gift of Sandra S. Phillips, 2022.140.1

C.V.T. Co. Stillwater, Washington

Darius Kinsey · November 1919 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2022.140.1

This image displays an upper body portrait of a man facing the camera. He has a broad face with pronounced eyebrows, deep-set eyes, and curly dark hair. The man wears a white collared shirt with a logo of a crocodile and a cord around his neck, to which a pair of glasses seems attached. An earring is visible on his left ear. The background is blurred, showing indistinct figures and foliage or trees.
Judith Joy Ross, Untitled, from Portraits at the Vietnam Vetrans Memorial, Washington, D.C., 1984, gelatin silver print, Gift of Sandra S. Phillips, 2022.140.7

Untitled, from Portraits at the Vietnam Vetrans Memorial, Washington, D.C.

Judith Joy Ross · 1984 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2022.140.7

The image depicts a dense thicket of apple tree branches heavily laden with fruit. The horizon is not visible as the scene is dominated by the intricate maze of branches and foliage stretching from the foreground to the background. The photograph is in black and white, emphasizing the textures of leaves and apples in fine detail. The grayscale palette enhances the play of textures, with the dark apples contrasting against the lighter leaves, creating visual interest.
John Szarkowski, Baldwin, Heavy Crop, 2001, gelatin silver print, Gift of Sandra S. Phillips, 2022.140.3

Baldwin, Heavy Crop

John Szarkowski · 2001 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2022.140.3

The image depicts a close-up of a person's face, capturing the upper portion including the eyes, nose, and lips. The person's eyes are closed with a neutral expression. Details like eyebrows, eyelashes, and dark hair framing the face are visible. The focus is on skin texture and facial features, with no clothing or accessories in view. The background is blurred to highlight the facial features.
Shōmei Tōmatsu, Eiko Oshima, Actress in the film, Shiiku, 1961, printed 2003, gelatin silver print, Gift of Sandra S. Phillips, 2022.140.5

Eiko Oshima, Actress in the film, Shiiku

Shōmei Tōmatsu · 1961, printed 2003 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2022.140.5

The sculpture is a painted wooden cutout representing a figure in Western-style attire. The figure wears a cowboy hat, fringed jacket, boots, and has a hand pointing in one direction. The sculpture is mounted on a concrete base and is located outside a row of white, flat-roofed buildings on a paved area. A shadow of the sculpture is visible on the ground.
Bill Dane, Baker, California, 1971, gelatin silver print, Gift of Sandra S. Phillips, 2022.140.15

Baker, California

Bill Dane · 1971 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2022.140.15