Sirkka-Liisa Konttinen

Finnish, born 1948

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This is a photograph of a brick-walled outdoor area with a dartboard and various individuals. The photograph captures a moment in an alley or courtyard area. One individual is standing against a brick wall, another individual is in the foreground with their back turned towards the camera and wet hair, and a person in the background is wearing a hooded jacket and facing downward. The scene has a raw, candid atmosphere typical of street photography, with the gritty texture of the bricks and contrasting light and shadows.
Sirkka-Liisa Konttinen, Young Couple in a Backyard on a Summer’s Day, 1975, printed 2012, gelatin silver print, Alfred H. Moses and Fern M. Schad Fund, 2018.108.2

Young Couple in a Backyard on a Summer’s Day

Sirkka-Liisa Konttinen · 1975, printed 2012 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2018.108.2
This is a photograph of a room with a table set for tea and a chessboard on a bed. The room is in black and white, showing the light from the window and shadows. A chessboard is on the bed, and a small table is set with tea cups, saucers, and a small bottle. A vase of flowers is on the table. There is a dresser with a tri-fold mirror reflecting framed photos and personal items.
Sirkka-Liisa Konttinen, Willie in His Home in St Lawrence’s Square, 1971, printed 2012, gelatin silver print, Alfred H. Moses and Fern M. Schad Fund, 2018.108.3

Willie in His Home in St Lawrence’s Square

Sirkka-Liisa Konttinen · 1971, printed 2012 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2018.108.3
The image shows a man standing on a paved sidewalk or street. He is dressed in a dark suit with his right arm extended forward and his left arm bent at the elbow. The background includes a textured street surface with some grass and scattered leaves.
Sirkka-Liisa Konttinen, Man Gesturing in the Street, 1971, printed 2012, gelatin silver print, Alfred H. Moses and Fern M. Schad Fund, 2018.108.1

Man Gesturing in the Street

Sirkka-Liisa Konttinen · 1971, printed 2012 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2018.108.1