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Ms. Katherine L. Meier

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This is a black-and-white photograph of a group of people standing in line in front of a tall metal fence. The setting appears to be outdoors, with sunlight casting shadows. The individuals are dressed in simple, baggy clothing, with a mix of hats, scarves, shirts, simple dresses, and trousers. They are almost all facing away from us, but we see two people in profile, looking to the right. Many of the people appear to have dark skin, although the dramatic shadows make it hard to tell. In the background, a banner with partially visible text can be seen behind the tall fence.
Walker Evans, The Breadline, 1933, gelatin silver print, Gift of Katherine L. Meier and Edward J. Lenkin, 1991.173.1

The Breadline

Walker Evans · 1933 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  1991.173.1

The image shows sand dunes from a slightly elevated angle. The horizon is visible near the top, with undulating dunes meeting a distant mountain range. Ripples in the sand create a textured surface with contrasting light and shadow. Darkened hollows and illuminated crests of the dunes create a monochromatic composition in varying shades of black, white, and gray.
Edward Weston, Dunes, Oceano, 1936, gelatin silver print, Gift (Partial and Promised) from a Private Collection, 1991.41.1

Dunes, Oceano

Edward Weston · 1936 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  1991.41.1