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The image shows a hall filled with classical sculptures, mostly human figures. The sculptures are light-colored, possibly made from marble. Several statues of draped female figures stand symmetrically against the walls, while a nude male statue stands on a pedestal in the foreground. The hall features architectural elements like columns and arched ceilings adorned with intricate carvings. Light streams in from the left, illuminating the space and highlighting the detailed features of the sculptures.
Charles Marville, Salle des Cariatides, au Musée du Louvre, c. 1851, salted paper print, Patrons' Permanent Fund, 1995.36.101

Salle des Cariatides, au Musée du Louvre

Charles Marville · c. 1851 · salted paper print ·  Accession ID  1995.36.101

The image displays diagonal and parallel stripes intersecting with a curved shape on a darker background. The stripes vary in width and the curved shape adds depth and movement to the composition.
Paul Strand, Photograph, 1916, photogravure, Patrons' Permanent Fund, 1995.36.114

Photograph

Paul Strand · 1916 · photogravure ·  Accession ID  1995.36.114

The image is a black and white portrait of four women's upper bodies aligned closely together, facing the camera. The first woman has short wavy hair, the second has tousled short hair, the third has voluminous curly hair, and the fourth has long wavy hair pulled back. They each display different facial expressions.
Nicholas Nixon, The Brown Sisters, Truro, Massachusetts, 2013, gelatin silver print, Randi and Bob Fisher Fund, 2013.193.1

The Brown Sisters, Truro, Massachusetts

Nicholas Nixon · 2013 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2013.193.1

The image depicts a person seated on a chair with legs slightly apart and hands on their lap. The person's face is covered by a mask or veil, revealing long hair. The person is unclothed. The background includes floral wallpaper, a floral cloth on a surface, a framed portrait, another picture covered by a cloth on a table, part of a fireplace, and a patterned carpet.
E.J. Bellocq, Lee Friedlander, Storyville Portrait, c. 1912, printed c. 1970, gelatin silver print, Patrons' Permanent Fund, 1995.36.50

Storyville Portrait

E.J. Bellocq, Lee Friedlander · c. 1912, printed c. 1970 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  1995.36.50

The image depicts a view from the bank of a river with historic buildings across the water. A cobblestone street runs alongside trees and small structures, leading the eye towards distant buildings and bridges. The horizon is marked by the cityscape's architectural silhouette, including the prominent dome of an ornate building. A bridge spans the river, connecting to more distant buildings. The photograph is in sepia tones, creating a vintage feel. The color palette includes earthy browns and muted grays, contributing to a timeless and historical atmosphere.
Charles Marville, The Seine from the Pont du Carrousel Looking towards Notre Dame, 1853, salted paper print, Patrons' Permanent Fund, 1995.36.102

The Seine from the Pont du Carrousel Looking towards Notre Dame

Charles Marville · 1853 · salted paper print ·  Accession ID  1995.36.102

The image displays a complex composition of interwoven lines and shapes, creating an abstract visual effect. The tangled lines resemble dried twigs or roots, forming a complex network. The overall golden-brown hue of the image adds to the organic nature of the design.
Richard Misrach, Untitled (Desert Scrub), 1996, printed 2002, chromogenic print, Gift of the Collectors Committee and the Fund for Living Photographers, 2003.54.1

Untitled (Desert Scrub)

Richard Misrach · 1996, printed 2002 · chromogenic print ·  Accession ID  2003.54.1

The image shows a woman from head to knee. She is leaning on a chair with one knee bent and her body slightly turned to face the camera. Her face is looking towards the camera, and she has an updo hairstyle with voluminous dark hair. She is wearing a light-colored sleeveless outfit that fits closely to her body, paired with dark knee-high stockings and shoes. A necklace adorns her neck. The setting appears to be indoors with wooden paneled walls and a large door behind her. The floor is covered with a patterned rug.
E.J. Bellocq, Lee Friedlander, Storyville Portrait, c. 1912, printed c. 1970, gelatin silver print, Patrons' Permanent Fund, 1995.36.15

Storyville Portrait

E.J. Bellocq, Lee Friedlander · c. 1912, printed c. 1970 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  1995.36.15

The scene shows fish being tossed into the air. The horizon is high in the frame with the ocean stretching into the distance. On the left, there's a vehicle and part of a reel or pulley, and to the right there are several figures including a boy holding a fish and two individuals throwing or catching. The waves gently lap at the shoreline, creating texture in the middle of the image. The photograph is in black and white, enhancing the contrasts and highlighting the motion of the fish and the details of the beach and ocean.
Garry Winogrand, Untitled, c. 1967, printed 1970s, gelatin silver print, Avalon Fund, 2013.42.6

Untitled

Garry Winogrand · c. 1967, printed 1970s · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2013.42.6

The image shows two men positioned closely next to each other. The man on the left has his arm wrapped around the shoulder of the man on the right. Both men have short, curly dark hair and angular facial features. The man on the left wears a dark sweater, while the man on the right is dressed in a light-colored button-up shirt. They each have their eyes closed or partially closed. The man on the right wears a bracelet on his left wrist and both appear to be holding cigarettes. Their hands are intertwined. The background is plain and softly lit.
Peter Hujar, Zachy and Gamal Sherif (Twins), 1985, gelatin silver print, Gift of the Collectors Committee, 2022.180.2

Zachy and Gamal Sherif (Twins)

Peter Hujar · 1985 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2022.180.2

The image displays a dense forest with tall, leafless trees and intricate networks of bare branches. The horizon is obscured by the thick cluster of trees, dominating the scene from closest to us to the far distance. The ground is covered with bushes and undergrowth, adding texture and depth. The photograph is in monochrome or sepia tone, giving it an antique quality. The atmosphere is muted with subtle contrasts between the light sky and the dark, silhouetted trees, evoking a calm woodland scene.
Eugène Cuvelier, Carrefour de l'Epine, early 1860s, salted paper print, Patrons' Permanent Fund, 1995.36.71

Carrefour de l'Epine

Eugène Cuvelier · early 1860s · salted paper print ·  Accession ID  1995.36.71