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Mark Katzman

American, born 1962

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This is a photograph showing intricately carved stone columns within an ancient structure. The image displays a series of massive stone columns adorned with hieroglyphics and detailed carvings of figures and symbolic elements. The columns are located in an open, spacious area of a historical site. The carvings depict a narrative, showcasing the antiquity and cultural significance of the place. The floor consists of large stone slabs, and light filtering into the space creates a subdued, rustic atmosphere, highlighting the texture and age of the stone. The photograph captures the grandeur and historical depth of ancient architecture.
R. M. Junghaendel, Great Hall of the Temple at Edfou, 1893, photogravure, Gift of Mark Katzman and Hilary Skirboll, 2025.15.6

Great Hall of the Temple at Edfou

R. M. Junghaendel · 1893 · photogravure ·  Accession ID  2025.15.6

The image shows a young child captured from the waist up in a standing position. The child has curly light hair that frames their face. Their facial features appear soft and calm, with eyes looking directly at the camera. The child is wearing a loose-fitting gown with a ruffled collar and long sleeves. They hold a bundle of peacock feathers in their hands, which are positioned around the waist area. The backdrop is a dark, indistinct background.
Walter Colls, Simplicité, 1896, photogravure, Gift of Mark Katzman and Hilary Skirboll, 2025.15.13

Simplicité

Walter Colls · 1896 · photogravure ·  Accession ID  2025.15.13

This is a photograph of the entrance of a historic building. The image shows the architectural details of the building, including a large arched doorway with stone carvings and statues. Above the doorway are leaded glass windows set in a gothic-style arch, decorated with vine motifs and sculptures. The facade is made of weathered stone blocks. Steps lead to a pair of aged wooden doors at the entrance.
Auguste-Rosalie Bisson, Louis-Auguste Bisson, Tours, Portail de L'Église Saint Symphorien (Tours, Entry of the Church of Saint Symphorien), c. 1865, photogravure, Gift of Mark Katzman and Hilary Skirboll, 2025.15.4

Tours, Portail de L'Église Saint Symphorien (Tours, Entry of the Church of Saint Symphorien)

Auguste-Rosalie Bisson, Louis-Auguste Bisson · c. 1865 · photogravure ·  Accession ID  2025.15.4

This is a photograph of an industrial landscape with figures engaged in construction work on a mound of earth beneath a large, wooden structure. The scene is captured in black-and-white, giving it a historical or vintage feel. The photograph showcases an elevated platform in the background with two silhouetted figures standing. The foreground presents rugged terrain with loose earth and rocks, where additional figures appear to be engaged in manual labor. The sky above is cloudy with diffused sunlight casting soft illumination over the workers and construction scene. The composition highlights hard labor and industrialization.
Gustave Marissiaux, Le Terril, 1901, photogravure, Gift of Mark Katzman and Hilary Skirboll, 2025.15.26

Le Terril

Gustave Marissiaux · 1901 · photogravure ·  Accession ID  2025.15.26

The image shows a low vantage point of a tranquil scene by a shallow water crossing. An earthen path with wheel and foot marks leads to the water, where a horse-drawn carriage is stopping. A horse drinks from the water, its reflection visible. In the background, a dirt road curves to the right, bordered by a stone wall and wooden fence. Leafless trees with intricate branches line the road, leading to a large structure, possibly a castle, faintly visible in the mist. The horizon is marked by distant trees blending into the gray sky. The color palette is earthy and subdued.
James Leon Williams, First Glimpse of Kenilworth, 1894, photogravure, Gift of Mark Katzman and Hilary Skirboll, 2025.15.11

First Glimpse of Kenilworth

James Leon Williams · 1894 · photogravure ·  Accession ID  2025.15.11

The image depicts an elderly woman seated from the waist up, with her hands clasped near her face, looking downward. She has white hair in a bun, wearing a white blouse, checkered skirt, and a knitted shawl. A ball of yarn and a partial knitting project are on her lap. Next to her, there is a plant on a windowsill.
Rudolf Eickemeyer, The Vesper Bell, c. 1894, printed 1901, photogravure, Gift of Mark Katzman and Hilary Skirboll, 2025.15.18

The Vesper Bell

Rudolf Eickemeyer · c. 1894, printed 1901 · photogravure ·  Accession ID  2025.15.18

The image shows a coastal scene with a high horizon, distant mountains meeting a cloudy sky, a curved beach with gentle waves, calm waters, patches of vegetation, a textured stone wall, and a small structure among the dunes. The photo features varying shades of gray, creating a serene mood of vast openness and quiet solitude.
George Davison, James Craig Annan, Towards Snowdonia, 1898, photogravure, Gift of Mark Katzman and Hilary Skirboll, 2025.15.39

Towards Snowdonia

George Davison, James Craig Annan · 1898 · photogravure ·  Accession ID  2025.15.39

The image shows a rural path with a group of men working near a thatched-roof cottage. The perspective is from the side, with the horizon high, trees in the background, and the workers close to the viewer. The men appear to be working on or near stone paving and walls. The thatched-roof cottage is on the right, and a line of trees extends on the left. The scene has a rustic and serene feel, with a monochrome palette focused on sepia tones. Textural details of the cottage, trees, and path are clearly visible.
James Leon Williams, Crabbed Age and Youth, 1894, photogravure, Gift of Mark Katzman and Hilary Skirboll, 2025.15.7

Crabbed Age and Youth

James Leon Williams · 1894 · photogravure ·  Accession ID  2025.15.7

The image shows a serene waterscape with a low angle view near the water level. The horizon is positioned in the middle, and in the distance, there is a grand, domed building and a tall tower surrounded by a soft haze. The style resembles early photography with a slightly grainy texture. The image is in a monochrome sepia tone. A gondola with a gondolier is close to the viewer while two other gondolas can be seen further away. The scene captures a tranquil moment focusing on light and shadow playing across the water and sky.
Gustave Marissiaux, Une Matinée, 1905, photogravure, Gift of Mark Katzman and Hilary Skirboll, 2025.15.25

Une Matinée

Gustave Marissiaux · 1905 · photogravure ·  Accession ID  2025.15.25

The image shows a low vantage point near the edge of a body of water, with a view of a stone structure and buildings aligned along a coastline. The horizon is low with dark silhouettes of the buildings. The image is in sepia tone. The water is dark, reflecting light, leading towards the stone buildings. The sky is overcast, and the scene appears quiet.
Gustave Marissiaux, Roscoff, 1907, photogravure, Gift of Mark Katzman and Hilary Skirboll, 2025.15.24

Roscoff

Gustave Marissiaux · 1907 · photogravure ·  Accession ID  2025.15.24