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The image shows the view from underneath a bridge, showcasing its structural framework against the sky. There are several barges on the river below, near another bridge in the distance. The water reflects the surroundings, creating a tranquil scene. The image has a textured, grainy appearance reminiscent of early photography, with a color palette dominated by sepia tones.
Robert Demachy, Pont des Arts, Paris, c. 1900, gum dichromate print, William and Sarah Walton Fund, 2007.8.1

Pont des Arts, Paris

Robert Demachy · c. 1900 · gum dichromate print ·  Accession ID  2007.8.1

The image shows the upper body of a person leaning slightly forward. The person’s face is partially obscured by a wide-brimmed hat with a dark ribbon around it, which casts a shadow over the face. The person has a fair complexion, but specific facial features and hair are not clearly visible due to the shadow. They are wearing a white blouse with a dark vest over it, and a skirt with a striped pattern. The person is holding a sickle in one hand. The background is a blurred outdoor setting.
Heinrich Kühn, Die Schnitterin, 1924, bromoil transfer print, Diana and Mallory Walker Fund, 2007.120.1

Die Schnitterin

Heinrich Kühn · 1924 · bromoil transfer print ·  Accession ID  2007.120.1

This image shows a waterway with sailboats, trees, and mountains in the distance. The scene has a muted color palette with sepia tones. The water reflects the sailboats.
George K. Warren, From Trophy Point, West Point, Hudson River, c. 1867-1868, albumen silver print, Robert B. Menschel and the Vital Projects Fund, 2011.28.2

From Trophy Point, West Point, Hudson River

George K. Warren · c. 1867-1868 · albumen silver print ·  Accession ID  2011.28.2

This image shows fishing boats near a harbor. The boats are docked near the shore with their sails raised. In the background, there are blurry structures that may be buildings or cliffs. The scene conveys a sense of a harbor in a coastal town.
Frank Meadow Sutcliffe, Whitby Fishermen, c. 1885, carbon print, Robert B. Menschel Fund, 1999.57.2

Whitby Fishermen

Frank Meadow Sutcliffe · c. 1885 · carbon print ·  Accession ID  1999.57.2

This is a photograph of a battlefield trench lined with objects. The image captures a scene along a dirt trench, bordered by a stone wall on one side, and marked by scattered items like rifles, hats, and pieces of cloth. The stone wall extends into the distance alongside a path that fades into the horizon amid barren trees. The photograph is taken in a sepia tone.
Andrew Joseph Russell, Stone Wall, Rear of Fredericksburg, with Rebel Dead, May 3, 1863, albumen silver print, Robert B. Menschel and the Vital Projects Fund, 2016.154.1

Stone Wall, Rear of Fredericksburg, with Rebel Dead

Andrew Joseph Russell · May 3, 1863 · albumen silver print ·  Accession ID  2016.154.1

The image shows a landscape from a slightly elevated viewpoint. On the left, a rocky slope with sparse vegetation runs diagonally upwards. A dirt path meanders along this slope, leading towards trees on the right with branches hanging over it. Beyond the trees is a calm body of water, followed by a forested area. In the distance, rolling hills rise against the horizon, placed high in the frame. The scene has a monochromatic color scheme with sepia tones enhancing natural details and contours of the landscape.
George K. Warren, F.W. 4 (Old Chain Battery Walk), West Point, New York, c.1867-1868, albumen silver print, Robert B. Menschel Fund, 2011.24.1

F.W. 4 (Old Chain Battery Walk), West Point, New York

George K. Warren · c.1867-1868 · albumen silver print ·  Accession ID  2011.24.1

The image shows a mountainous landscape with rugged terrain. Snow-capped mountains dominate the horizon with jagged peaks. Tall pine trees are scattered across rocky terrain. Wooden structures blend into the landscape. The color palette is sepia, with soft shadows and highlights, creating depth in the scene.
Louis-Auguste Bisson, Auguste-Rosalie Bisson, Chalet de Handeck, Hasli Valley, Canton Bern, Switzerland, c. 1860, albumen silver print, Robert B. Menschel Fund, 1997.62.1

Chalet de Handeck, Hasli Valley, Canton Bern, Switzerland

Louis-Auguste Bisson, Auguste-Rosalie Bisson · c. 1860 · albumen silver print ·  Accession ID  1997.62.1

The image shows an upper-body view of a young child who is seated and positioned slightly to the side with their head turned towards the left. The child's facial expression is neutral, and they have light-colored hair that is neatly combed and parted to the side. They are wearing a plaid dress with short sleeves and a square neckline with a white lace trim. One arm is across their chest, resting on the fabric of the dress. There is a delicate pearl earring visible in one ear. The background consists of a blurred, dark textured surface, possibly fabric, creating a neutral backdrop. The photograph is encased in a gold-toned frame that has a spattered pattern of darker spots.
Albert Sands Southworth, Josiah Johnson Hawes, Portrait of a Child, c. 1850, daguerreotype, The Joyce and Robert B. Menschel Fund, 2002.85.1

Portrait of a Child

Albert Sands Southworth, Josiah Johnson Hawes · c. 1850 · daguerreotype ·  Accession ID  2002.85.1

The image shows a canoe on a calm body of water with two individuals inside. The canoe is centered with perfect symmetry, and its reflection is visible in the water. The horizon is low with a faint line suggesting distant land. The photograph is in sepia tones, giving it a vintage aesthetic dominated by shades of brown and beige. The transition between water and sky creates a serene atmosphere.
American 19th Century, Worth Going For, Maine, 1880s, albumen silver print mounted on cream laid paper, Robert B. Menschel Fund, 1999.57.1

Worth Going For, Maine

American 19th Century · 1880s · albumen silver print mounted on cream laid paper ·  Accession ID  1999.57.1

The image shows two cannons positioned on rough, earthy terrain. Next to them is a small tent where three individuals are seated. The ground is worn with wooden planks scattered around. In the distance, a soldier is sitting on a mound, facing away with a rifle over his shoulder. Beyond him are trees along the horizon, under a sky filled with clouds. The photo has a monochrome color palette, giving it a historical feel.
George N. Barnard, Rebel Works in Front of Atlanta, GA, No. 4, 1864, albumen silver print, Robert B. Menschel and the Vital Projects Fund, 2012.83.1

Rebel Works in Front of Atlanta, GA, No. 4

George N. Barnard · 1864 · albumen silver print ·  Accession ID  2012.83.1