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The image shows a wide expanse of water with a single gondola nearby. A cityscape with distinct architectural silhouettes, including domes and spires, defines the horizon. The water extends towards the city, with the horizon positioned slightly above the middle of the image. The style is soft and diffuse, with a serene and hazy atmosphere. The color palette is muted and monochromatic, featuring light grays and sepia tones, creating a timeless and calm visual impact.
James Craig Annan, Venice from Lido, 1894, photogravure, Pepita Milmore Memorial Fund and Robert B. Menschel and the Vital Projects Fund, 2009.66.3.1

Venice from Lido

James Craig Annan · 1894 · photogravure ·  Accession ID  2009.66.3.1

The image depicts a man in a seated position. He is facing slightly to his right with a neutral expression. The man has curly grayish hair, a mustache, and defined eyebrows. He is dressed in a formal uniform with a sash across his chest. His left hand rests on a bicorn hat with feathers, which he holds on his lap. The chair has ornate upholstery, and there is a draped fabric in the background. The image is monochromatic.
Roger Fenton, Lieutenant General Sir Colin Campbell, G.C.B., 1855, salted paper print, Gift of Hans P. Kraus, Jr., 2005.115.1

Lieutenant General Sir Colin Campbell, G.C.B.

Roger Fenton · 1855 · salted paper print ·  Accession ID  2005.115.1

The image depicts a large house surrounded by trees with a waterfall in the foreground. The house is built of light stone and partially obscured by trees. The waterfall flows over rocks with a soft blur effect. The image has a grainy texture and warm sepia tones, giving it a nostalgic feel.
David Octavius Hill, Robert Adamson, Colinton Manse and weir, with part of the old mill on the right, 1846, salted paper print, Paul Mellon Fund, 2007.29.26

Colinton Manse and weir, with part of the old mill on the right

David Octavius Hill, Robert Adamson · 1846 · salted paper print ·  Accession ID  2007.29.26

The image shows two boys standing outdoors, capturing their full bodies. Both boys are facing the camera, standing side by side, with the boy on the left holding a shoeshine box, while the boy on the right is holding a similar box in his right hand. The boy on the left has a focused expression on his face and is wearing a flat cap, buttoned jacket with a collar, and dark trousers. The boy on the right also sports a flat cap and is dressed in a jacket over a buttoned vest with a partially unbuttoned shirt, paired with trousers. Both boys are wearing worn shoes. Behind them, a park setting is visible with leafless trees and fenced areas. In the background, several multi-story buildings with elaborate facades and windows can be seen, along with a few pedestrians walking by and an older gentleman dressed in a suit and hat looking towards them. The photograph has a sepia tone.
Alice Austen, Bootblacks, City Hall Park, 1896, collotype, Gift of Funds from Diana and Mallory Walker, 2023.82.1.7

Bootblacks, City Hall Park

Alice Austen · 1896 · collotype ·  Accession ID  2023.82.1.7

The image depicts a young boy standing in a three-quarter view from the waist up, slightly to the side of the frame. He is straight and facing the camera, with dark short hair and facial features that include a youthful, calm expression. The boy is wearing a light-colored long-sleeve shirt and light-colored trousers. Large leaves surround him, with a round gourd or pumpkin visible among the foliage. The background consists of a textured wall partially covered by the plant leaves.
Varin Frères, Boy with a Pumpkin Vine, 1854, salted paper print, Robert B. Menschel Fund, 2004.87.2

Boy with a Pumpkin Vine

Varin Frères · 1854 · salted paper print ·  Accession ID  2004.87.2

We look across a street at the façade of a five-story building with a pitched roof in this square sepia-toned photograph. Vertical rectangular windows are spaced along the lowest two levels of the building, which appears to be constructed with large rectangular stones. There is a squat, arched window over a dark opening at the bottom center. The façade of the next two stories is smooth. Tall, narrow arched windows line the third story, and the fourth story has smaller rectangular windows with shutters. Columns frame the central bank of windows in the third and fourth stories. Dormers of the fifth level protrude from the low pitched roof, which nearly reaches the top edge of the photograph. Another house is visible through a narrow alleyway to our right, and another shorter house is cropped by the right edge. Some details of the three horse-drawn carriages lining the street in front of the houses are blurry. The image is surrounded by a wide black band with uneven edges.
William Henry Fox Talbot, The Boulevards of Paris, 1843, salted paper print, New Century Fund, 1997.97.4

The Boulevards of Paris

William Henry Fox Talbot · 1843 · salted paper print ·  Accession ID  1997.97.4

The image features an oval-shaped photograph encased in a black and gold frame. In the photo, a group of people is in an outdoor setting. In the center, a woman stands next to a child. In front of them is a wooden pushcart with a baby seated inside. Two other people are partially visible to the side. The background is blurred, suggesting a natural setting with trees or foliage. The color scheme is sepia-toned, indicating an aged photograph.
Unknown 19th Century, Two Women and Three Children in Garden, 1850s, daguerreotype with applied color, Paul Mellon Fund, 2007.29.1

Two Women and Three Children in Garden

Unknown 19th Century · 1850s · daguerreotype with applied color ·  Accession ID  2007.29.1

The image shows a seated man from the waist up, positioned slightly sideways but looking directly at the camera. He has high cheekbones, short, thinning hair, and a firm expression. The man is wearing a dark-colored coat over a shirt with a high collar and a cravat. A shirt cuff is visible at the edge of his sleeve. He is holding a small object between his fingers. In the background, there are wooden structures or branches.
David Octavius Hill, Robert Adamson, William McNab, 1843-1847, salted paper print, Paul Mellon Fund, 2007.29.35

William McNab

David Octavius Hill, Robert Adamson · 1843-1847 · salted paper print ·  Accession ID  2007.29.35

The image depicts a man seated with his upper body visible. He is leaning slightly forward with clasped hands resting on a walking stick or cane. The man has a serious expression, with a full beard and mustache. His hair is neatly combed and can be seen under a cap. He is dressed in a suit with a vest, white shirt, and dark jacket. The background is plain and neutral, focusing on the subject without distractions.
Roger Fenton, Dr. Hugh Welch Diamond, Roger Fenton, c. 1855, salted paper print, Paul Mellon Fund, 2005.52.3

Roger Fenton

Roger Fenton, Dr. Hugh Welch Diamond · c. 1855 · salted paper print ·  Accession ID  2005.52.3

This is a photograph of a street scene with a horse-drawn cart. The image captures a cobblestone street lined with brick buildings. There is a horse-drawn cart with large wooden wheels standing by the curb, partially filled with material and a large barrel. The horse appears to be draped with fabric and is harnessed to the cart. The buildings have numerous windows, some with shutters, and several front entrances are visible, one of which has an ornate design. A lamppost and bare tree are also present.
Alice Austen, Ragman and Cart, Twenty-Ninth Street, between Third and Lexington Avenues, 1896, collotype, Gift of Funds from Diana and Mallory Walker, 2023.82.1.12

Ragman and Cart, Twenty-Ninth Street, between Third and Lexington Avenues

Alice Austen · 1896 · collotype ·  Accession ID  2023.82.1.12