Dorothea Lange

Nutzhorn, Dorothy

American, 1895 - 1965

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Dorothea Lange, Children of the Weill public school shown in a flag pledge ceremony, San Francisco, California, April 1942, printed c. 1965, gelatin silver print, Gift of Daniel Greenberg and Susan Steinhauser, 2018.189.20

Children of the Weill public school shown in a flag pledge ceremony, San Francisco, California

Dorothea Lange · April 1942, printed c. 1965 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2018.189.20

The image depicts a close-up of a person's hands covering nearly the entire head. The individual appears to be sitting or standing, with the hands resting on the face to entirely obscure it. Facial features are not visible, but the hair is medium length and slightly tousled. The person wears a textured knitted sweater visible at the wrists and a simple, round ring on the left hand. The right hand holds a cigarette with fingers gently curled around it. The background is not apparent, with the focus solely on the hands and top of the head, creating a close and intimate framing.
Dorothea Lange, Bad trouble over the weekend, Steep Ravine, California, 1964, printed later, gelatin silver print, Gift of Daniel Greenberg and Susan Steinhauser, 2018.189.1

Bad trouble over the weekend, Steep Ravine, California

Dorothea Lange · 1964, printed later · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2018.189.1

The image shows an elderly woman standing behind a mud-brick wall. She is looking at the camera with a gentle expression. She is wearing a dark shawl that covers her head and body. The background shows earthen structures and vegetation on uneven ground.
Dorothea Lange, Egypt, 1963, gelatin silver print, Gift of Daniel Greenberg and Susan Steinhauser, 2016.191.107

Egypt

Dorothea Lange · 1963 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2016.191.107

The image shows a person walking outdoors. They are in profile view facing left, with their hair covered by a long cloth wrapped around their head. The person is dressed in a long-sleeved garment and a knee-length wrap or skirt, and is barefoot. They carry an oval-shaped woven bag over their shoulder. In the background is a natural landscape with grass and a blurred tree line against a pale sky.
Dorothea Lange, Nile Delta, Egypt, 1963, gelatin silver print, Gift of Daniel Greenberg and Susan Steinhauser, 2016.191.26

Nile Delta, Egypt

Dorothea Lange · 1963 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2016.191.26

The image shows the upper portion of two women's faces. Both women are positioned closely to each other, filling most of the frame with their intense gazes directed toward the camera. The woman on the left shows her full face with defined features, while the woman on the right is partially obscured by a dark cloth. The background appears blurry with a light-colored wall.
Dorothea Lange, Egypt, 1963, gelatin silver print, Gift of Daniel Greenberg and Susan Steinhauser, 2016.191.128

Egypt

Dorothea Lange · 1963 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2016.191.128

A side profile view of a person seated on a donkey. The person is upright facing forward with both legs on one side. Their facial features are partially visible. They have short hair and wear a light-colored garment. A stick is held in their hand. The environment includes an earthy textured foreground and a plain sky in the background.
Dorothea Lange, Egypt, 1963, gelatin silver print, Gift of Daniel Greenberg and Susan Steinhauser, 2016.191.131

Egypt

Dorothea Lange · 1963 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2016.191.131

The image shows the upper bodies of two women from the shoulders up. The woman on the left is facing forward with her head slightly turned to the viewer's left. She has long dark hair that is covered with a dark scarf, part of which frames her face. She has strong facial features with deep-set eyes and slightly furrowed brows. She wears a dark shawl. Next to her, on the right, is another woman who is mostly covered with a similar dark cloth, revealing only her eyes and a portion of her forehead. She holds the cloth with her right hand, exposing her eyes more clearly. The background appears to be neutral and slightly textured, possibly a stone or earthen wall, which is out of focus, keeping the attention on the two women.
Dorothea Lange, Egypt, 1963, gelatin silver print, Gift of Daniel Greenberg and Susan Steinhauser, 2016.191.108

Egypt

Dorothea Lange · 1963 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2016.191.108

The image shows a full-body portrait of a person standing upright and facing slightly to the left. The person has dark, curly hair partially covered by a soft-looking hat, with calm facial features and a subtle expression. She is wearing a dark, long-sleeved dress that reaches below her knees, dark stockings, and flat shoes, holding a large, rectangular handbag in her right hand. The background is a simple, light-colored wall with a flat, light-colored ground, casting a soft shadow of her form, with no visible patterns or decorations.
Dorothea Lange, Young widow, Venezuela, 1960, gelatin silver print, Gift of Daniel Greenberg and Susan Steinhauser, 2016.191.13

Young widow, Venezuela

Dorothea Lange · 1960 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2016.191.13

The image shows the lower half of an individual standing on a corrugated metal sheet. They are barefoot with dirt on their feet. The person wears tattered pants with rolled-up cuffs and stains. They wear a worn-out top, possibly a jacket or vest, over a shirt. The person holds a machete in the right hand and an axe in the left hand, both pointed towards the ground. Pieces of corn, some partially husked, are scattered around their feet. The background is a corrugated metal wall.
Dorothea Lange, Venezuela, 1960, gelatin silver print, Gift of Daniel Greenberg and Susan Steinhauser, 2016.191.93

Venezuela

Dorothea Lange · 1960 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2016.191.93

The image depicts a man's face in a close-up shot. The man has prominent cheekbones, a strong jawline, and thin lips. He is tilting his head slightly back and to one side. His eyes are narrowed, and he has short, dark hair. The man is wearing a textured jacket or sweater with a zipped-up collar. In the background, there is an out-of-focus landscape resembling a grassy hill or mountainside under an overcast sky.
Dorothea Lange, Campesino, Venezuela, 1960, gelatin silver print, Gift of Daniel Greenberg and Susan Steinhauser, 2016.191.127

Campesino, Venezuela

Dorothea Lange · 1960 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2016.191.127

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