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The image features objects such as a photograph of a bridge, large flowers with dark green leaves, a group of small figurines, and a dark surface decorated with pink and white petals. The color palette includes rich greens, vivid reds, browns, soft pinks, and whites. Additionally, there is a decorative black and gold fan-like pattern to the left, and a textured red paper to the right. White, spiky flowers are present in the upper right corner.
Robert Fichter, Camellia Strike, 1982, silver dye bleach print, Gift of Marc Freidus, 2001.126.1

Camellia Strike

Robert Fichter · 1982 · silver dye bleach print ·  Accession ID  2001.126.1

The image depicts interlocking puzzle pieces of various irregular shapes and sizes. Some pieces reveal sections of a romantic painting with a classical-style figure, while others show scenes with animals like horses and dogs. There are also skeletal forms in some areas. The overall composition creates a patchwork of contrasting imagery, from bucolic settings to unsettling depictions.
Robert Fichter, Lassie Puzzle, 1982, silver dye bleach print, Gift of Marc Freidus, 2001.126.2

Lassie Puzzle

Robert Fichter · 1982 · silver dye bleach print ·  Accession ID  2001.126.2

The image depicts various bird silhouettes in flight against a vibrant, abstract mural. The background consists of flowing lines and patches of bright colors like red, purple, and blue. A painted figure's face is partially visible behind the birds, blending into the colorful patterns. The birds are detailed, contrasting with the abstract painted background with elements of nature like flowers. In the bottom right corner, an abstractly rendered snake is also featured.
Robert Fichter, Rattle Snake Strike, 1982, silver dye bleach print, Gift of Marc Freidus, 1999.121.3

Rattle Snake Strike

Robert Fichter · 1982 · silver dye bleach print ·  Accession ID  1999.121.3

The image shows a Japanese doll wearing a red floral kimono, surrounded by pink camellia flowers and leaves against a background of traditional Japanese artwork. The color palette includes vivid reds, pinks, greens, and muted tones. A small red and gold figurine stands to the right of the doll.
Robert Fichter, Hiroshima Memorial, c. 1982, silver dye bleach print, Gift of Marc Freidus, 1998.131.1

Hiroshima Memorial

Robert Fichter · c. 1982 · silver dye bleach print ·  Accession ID  1998.131.1

The image features a taxidermy fish with a skeleton inserted into its open mouth. Behind it, there is a framed painting of a woman wearing headphones, speaking into a microphone, with her arms resting on an abstract landmass or map. The color palette includes dark greens and browns for the fish, light blue and muted tones for the painting, and white flowers in front of the fish. The fish is centered slightly to the right, with the flowers below and the painting centered behind them.
Robert Fichter, Ma Bell Madonna, 1982, silver dye bleach print, Gift of Marc Freidus, 1998.131.2

Ma Bell Madonna

Robert Fichter · 1982 · silver dye bleach print ·  Accession ID  1998.131.2

The image displays an abstract assembly of interlocking puzzle pieces on a colorful and dynamic background. The puzzle shows a mix of elements like a cowboy on a horse, a turkey, an old man, a doll, and insects set against a desert-like backdrop. The puzzle is partially completed, revealing a surreal landscape. Some notable features include a detailed turkey in red and brown hues, a fox's face, and a red "X" across part of the composition. Objects appear to wander across the scene, creating an impression of incomplete stories and fragmented reality. Additionally, elements are depicted both on the puzzle and within the painted background, blurring the distinction between the two.
Robert Fichter, Turkey Puzzle, c. 1982, silver dye bleach print, Gift of Marc Freidus, 1998.131.3

Turkey Puzzle

Robert Fichter · c. 1982 · silver dye bleach print ·  Accession ID  1998.131.3

The image shows a deer skull with antlers in the foreground, set against historical illustrations. The color palette includes browns, greens, and whites, with pops of red and pink from flowers and small elements. The deer skull is placed on a green fabric with red petals, a fish sculpture is on the right, and a mannequin with a red headdress is behind the antlers. Magazine or newspaper clippings with engraved illustrations are in the background, partially obscured by these objects.
Robert Fichter, Journal of Civilization, c. 1982, silver dye bleach print, Gift of Marc Freidus, 2002.149.2

Journal of Civilization

Robert Fichter · c. 1982 · silver dye bleach print ·  Accession ID  2002.149.2

The image features six sculpted bird heads with red beaks and light-colored feathers at the bottom. Behind them is an illustrative painting of a sea monster with a person inside its mouth, crashing waves, and a sky. In front of the bird heads is a small fish and a toy crab. At the top left corner is a photograph of a moth. The color palette includes reds, creams, dark blues, and muted greens.
Robert Fichter, Henry's Theory of the Greater Fool, 1982, silver dye bleach print, Gift of Marc Freidus, 1999.121.2

Henry's Theory of the Greater Fool

Robert Fichter · 1982 · silver dye bleach print ·  Accession ID  1999.121.2

There are three objects in the image: a bird wrapped in clear tape on a piece of driftwood, a large fish in front of the driftwood, and an egret-like bird in the background. The color palette includes earthy tones from the driftwood and fish, vibrant green and yellow on the parrot, stark white on the egret, and a bold red background pattern. The parrot is on the left, perched on the driftwood, the fish is in the center, and the egret is at the top. A small fish with a figure standing on it is in the foreground on the right, with two small illustrations on the surface.
Robert Fichter, Standard Still Life with Japanese Prints, 1982, silver dye bleach print, Gift of Marc Freidus, 1999.121.4

Standard Still Life with Japanese Prints

Robert Fichter · 1982 · silver dye bleach print ·  Accession ID  1999.121.4

The image depicts a large fish head with its mouth open, adorned with white flowers. The color palette includes natural hues such as greens from foliage, whites and pinks from flowers, and earthy tones from the fish. In the lower part, a small figure with yellow hair is present among scattered pink flower petals. On the right side, there is a plastic figurine of a person in a red cap standing next to a crocodile figurine. Surrounding these are large leafy green plants and other flowers.
Robert Fichter, Look Out Baby, c. 1982, silver dye bleach print, Gift of Marc Freidus, 2003.149.1

Look Out Baby

Robert Fichter · c. 1982 · silver dye bleach print ·  Accession ID  2003.149.1