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This is a photograph of a person in mid-stride, holding a briefcase. The image shows motion blur effect. The figure is dressed in formal attire, including a hat. The background is blurred, suggesting an urban setting. The photo is in monochrome.
Phillip Leonian, Walking Man/Man in a Hurry, November 3, 1962, gelatin silver print, Gift of The Leonian Charitable Trust, 2025.45.13

Walking Man/Man in a Hurry

Phillip Leonian · November 3, 1962 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2025.45.13

This is a photograph of an interior space with a checkered floor. It was taken with a panoramic fisheye lens, creating a circular distortion of the environment. The floor has a black and white checkered pattern. Multiple areas of the room are visible, including a window with curtains, chairs, and kitchen equipment. The walls are adorned with items like books, artworks, and household objects, suggesting a mixed-use space. The photo captures the complexities of the room through dramatic distortion, offering a unique perspective on interior architecture.
Phillip Leonian, Worlds, Studio, c.1968, gelatin silver print, Gift of The Leonian Charitable Trust, 2025.45.1

Worlds, Studio

Phillip Leonian · c.1968 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2025.45.1

The image shows wavy, horizontal lines creating an abstract depiction of a human figure in motion. The blurred lines and overlapping contours resemble ripples of water, suggesting movement and fluidity. The composition suggests a person walking, similar to a time-lapse photo with multiple overlapping images creating a ghost-like figure in a dark space.
Phillip Leonian, Carmen de Lavallade Turning, April 5, 1968, gelatin silver print, Gift of The Leonian Charitable Trust, 2025.45.10

Carmen de Lavallade Turning

Phillip Leonian · April 5, 1968 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2025.45.10

The image shows three distorted upper body reflections in a tiled room. On the left, a person's face and shoulders are visible with short, curly hair. In the center, a male figure stands with hands in pockets, wearing a short-sleeved shirt and light-colored pants. On the right, another male figure is leaning slightly towards the reflective surface, wearing glasses and a patterned shirt. The room has checkered floor tiles, office furniture, chairs, circular tables, and windows on the left letting in light and reflecting a portion of a building scene outside.
Phillip Leonian, Worlds, Studio, c. 1968, gelatin silver prints, Gift of The Leonian Charitable Trust, 2025.45.2

Worlds, Studio

Phillip Leonian · c. 1968 · gelatin silver prints ·  Accession ID  2025.45.2

This is a photograph of a cat walking with a blurred tail against a dark background. The cat is in mid-stride, with its tail appearing dynamic and contrasting with the sharp detail of the cat's body and head. The image is in black and white, emphasizing the textures of the cat's fur and the smoothness of the background, creating a dramatic composition that draws attention to the fluidity of the cat's movement.
Phillip Leonian, Boozer the Cat, August 4, 1981, gelatin silver print, Gift of The Leonian Charitable Trust, 2025.45.8

Boozer the Cat

Phillip Leonian · August 4, 1981 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2025.45.8

This is a photograph of a sequence of blurred feet walking across a dark background. The image captures the motion with multiple overlaying exposures of feet in stride, suggesting movement from left to right. The use of long exposure creates a ghostly effect, with the forms appearing almost transparent as they glide over the black surface. The blurred lines and layered textures evoke a sense of fluid motion. The simplicity of the scene, limited to shades of black, white, and gray, emphasizes the ethereal quality of the movement portrayed.
Phillip Leonian, Tony Iglesias Walking, November 16, 1977, gelatin silver print, Gift of The Leonian Charitable Trust, 2025.45.14

Tony Iglesias Walking

Phillip Leonian · November 16, 1977 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2025.45.14

The image displays a person with a motion blur effect. The individual is standing with one arm raised above the head while the other is bent and resting near the torso. Facial features are blurred, and the hair seems to be short or tied back. The person appears unclothed, and the background is plain and dark, emphasizing the figure. There is no jewelry or objects in the person's hands.
Phillip Leonian, Carmen de Lavallade Walking, April 5, 1968, gelatin silver print, Gift of The Leonian Charitable Trust, 2025.45.6

Carmen de Lavallade Walking

Phillip Leonian · April 5, 1968 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2025.45.6

The image shows blurred, flowing shapes and lines in white against a dark background. The abstract composition resembles a ghostly figure or a flowing gown, suggesting motion like a dancer's twirl. The swirling shapes evoke images of a figure enveloped in fabric or mid-spin, creating a sense of dynamic movement.
Phillip Leonian, Edith Leonian Walking, June 1, 1965, gelatin silver print, Gift of The Leonian Charitable Trust, 2025.45.4

Edith Leonian Walking

Phillip Leonian · June 1, 1965 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2025.45.4

The image portrays a person in a dynamic pose, with one knee bent and one arm raised above their head. The individual's facial features are not detailed, and they have short hair. The body appears blurred, giving an ethereal quality, with soft, flowing texture resembling fabric. The background is dark and plain.
Phillip Leonian, Carmen de Lavallade Walking, April 5, 1968, gelatin silver print, Gift of The Leonian Charitable Trust, 2025.45.9

Carmen de Lavallade Walking

Phillip Leonian · April 5, 1968 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2025.45.9

The image depicts a stylized representation of a person's body shown from head to feet in profile. The face and upper body appear blurred and indistinct, suggesting movement. The figure's body merges into a flowing, ethereal form towards the bottom. There are no clothing, jewelry, or distinct objects visible. The background is a solid brown color.
Phillip Leonian, Carmen de Lavallade Walking, April 5, 1968, gelatin silver print, Gift of The Leonian Charitable Trust, 2025.45.7

Carmen de Lavallade Walking

Phillip Leonian · April 5, 1968 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2025.45.7