Karen Knorr

British, born Germany, 1954

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This is a black and white photograph of a serene outdoor scene. It features a mossy forest with a small waterfall flowing over rocks into a stream. The ground is covered with fallen leaves and there is a sloped grassy area leading up to a tree with barren branches. Near the stream, a person is reclined with eyes closed, holding a book. The image captures a moment of peaceful rest in nature.
Karen Knorr, A mood of Highly Coloured Naturalism., 1983, gelatin silver print, Alfred H. Moses and Fern M. Schad Fund, 2019.79.2

A mood of Highly Coloured Naturalism.

Karen Knorr · 1983 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2019.79.2
A sculpture of a fox is displayed on a dark rectangular platform surrounded by delicate glasses. The color palette is monochrome, black and white tones. Positioned centrally, the fox sculpture is in the foreground, with the glasses placed in front of it. A mirror with an ornate frame reflects light in the background, and a blurred light source is visible off-center in the background.
Karen Knorr, Pleasure as a serious Pursuit for the Unemployed., 1983, gelatin silver print, Alfred H. Moses and Fern M. Schad Fund, 2019.79.1

Pleasure as a serious Pursuit for the Unemployed.

Karen Knorr · 1983 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2019.79.1
The image shows a man seated on a richly upholstered sofa in a formal room, captured from the waist up. He is leaning forward slightly, with his elbow resting on his knee and his hand supporting his head. He looks down at the newspaper on the table in front of him. The man has short, styled hair and is dressed in a suit and tie. In the room, there is a small table set with a teapot, cups, and the newspaper, which is titled "LETS GIVE OUR SOCIETY A CRACK UP THE BACKSIDE." The background includes a marble fireplace with a clock and candelabras, and the walls feature a framed portrait of an older man. The room has high ceilings with intricate moldings, and large curtains frame the windows.
Karen Knorr, Newspapers are no longer ironed, Coins no longer boiled So far have Standards Fallen., 1981–1983, printed 2015, gelatin silver print, Alfred H. Moses and Fern M. Schad Fund, 2019.79.4

Newspapers are no longer ironed, Coins no longer boiled So far have Standards Fallen.

Karen Knorr · 1981–1983, printed 2015 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2019.79.4
The image captures a person standing in the middle of a street. The individual is seen from the back, holding an umbrella with one hand. The person has dark, curly hair, wearing a dark suit with a white shirt, and dark shoes. The surroundings include urban buildings with ornate architectural details on both sides of the street. A crossroad is situated behind the individual, and a clock tower can be seen in the distance. The sky is overcast, and the scene is depicted in black and white.
Karen Knorr, We owe it to the Free world not to Allow Brutal Forces to succeed. When the Rule of law Breaks down, the World takes a further Step towards Chaos., 1981–1983, printed 2015, gelatin silver print, Alfred H. Moses and Fern M. Schad Fund, 2019.79.3

We owe it to the Free world not to Allow Brutal Forces to succeed. When the Rule of law Breaks down, the World takes a further Step towards Chaos.

Karen Knorr · 1981–1983, printed 2015 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2019.79.3