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Victoria Cassis

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The image shows a young child sitting or reclining, with their eyes closed and their arms crossed in front of them. The child has short, light-colored hair and is wearing a sleeveless outfit with lace detail. The background is a textured surface with handwritten markings or scribbles above the child's head. The image is in black and white.
Joan Cassis, Untitled [Girl in a Corner], between 1972 and 1976, gelatin silver print, Gift of Victoria Cassis in memory of her daughter Joan Cassis, 2004.149.18

Untitled [Girl in a Corner]

Joan Cassis · between 1972 and 1976 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2004.149.18

The image shows a young person standing in a corner with their back against the wall. The person has short, straight, light-colored hair with bangs, a neutral expression, and is wearing a long, light-colored dress with heart patterns. The background walls have a textured surface with writings that read "SHARON T." and "Bob," alongside a faint handprint. The lighting is soft, casting gentle shadows.
Joan Cassis, Samantha, 1973, gelatin silver print, Gift of Victoria Cassis in memory of her daughter Joan Cassis, 2004.149.15

Samantha

Joan Cassis · 1973 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2004.149.15

The image shows a young girl standing on a bed. She is facing the camera directly with her legs close together and hands partially in her lap, pulling on her dress. The girl has long, light-colored hair, a neutral expression, and wears a patterned hat, a dress adorned with characters, and various designs over a long-sleeved shirt and pants. The bed she stands on is covered in ruffled blankets and pillows with floral patterns. The background features a textured wall with peeling plaster.
Joan Cassis, Sharon in a Party Hat, 1974, gelatin silver print, Gift of Victoria Cassis in memory of her daughter Joan Cassis, 2004.149.16

Sharon in a Party Hat

Joan Cassis · 1974 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2004.149.16

The image displays a boy sitting in an armchair with messy, short hair. He is resting his head on his hand in a relaxed position, with his legs draped over the arm of the chair. The room features a wooden floor and a wall with a floral-patterned curtain. Next to the boy is another armchair. On the wall, there is a small framed picture of Jesus and a metal wall candle holder in the shape of a cross. The room also contains a piece of furniture that appears to be a music player or radio, with some decorative items placed on it.
Joan Cassis, Cecil, 1974, gelatin silver print, Gift of Victoria Cassis in memory of her daughter Joan Cassis, 2004.149.4

Cecil

Joan Cassis · 1974 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2004.149.4

The image shows a young girl standing indoors. She is facing the camera with her head slightly turned to one side, her right hand holding part of her dress. She has a fair complexion and long, light-colored hair. The girl is wearing a patterned knee-length dress with a sleeveless design and dark lace-up boots. There is a dresser behind her with a large mirror and various items on it. Some drawers are slightly open. The walls have two framed paintings, and there is a piece of furniture to the left. The room is carpeted.
Joan Cassis, Lisa, 1974, gelatin silver print, Gift of Victoria Cassis in memory of her daughter Joan Cassis, 2004.149.10

Lisa

Joan Cassis · 1974 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2004.149.10

The image shows two individuals: a woman and a child seated. The woman sits on a bed with the child's head resting on her lap. The woman has long, dark hair and a calm expression, wearing a light-colored dress with floral embroidery. The child, facing the camera, has shorter, light-colored hair and looks relaxed in a light top and covered by a blanket. In the background is a plain wall with the words "SHARON T." and "Bob" written on it, and a bedpost is visible to the right. Light appears to be coming from the right side, casting shadows on the wall and bed, creating a simple and intimate atmosphere.
Joan Cassis, Joan and Samantha, 1973, gelatin silver print, Gift of Victoria Cassis in memory of her daughter Joan Cassis, 2004.149.9

Joan and Samantha

Joan Cassis · 1973 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2004.149.9

The image shows a young boy from the waist up leaning against a wall. He is positioned with his back to the wall, looking downward. The boy has short, dark hair. He is wearing a patterned plaid shirt with a pocket on the front, and underneath, another shirt or garment is visible, along with pants featuring a star pattern. There is no visible jewelry or objects in his hands. The background consists of a wall with a few visible cracks and a wooden door with peeling paint. Part of a fabric object or bag is propped against the door, and a sunlit table surface is partially visible in the foreground, which appears to have a patterned texture.
Joan Cassis, Paul, 1973, gelatin silver print, Gift of Victoria Cassis in memory of her daughter Joan Cassis, 2004.149.12

Paul

Joan Cassis · 1973 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2004.149.12

This is an image of a metal-framed bed in a sparsely decorated room. A window with thin curtains is at the head of the bed. The bed has a simple cotton sheet on it. There is a blurry object on the bed. A piece of furniture or shelf with folded clothes is on the right. Light comes in through the window, creating soft shadows. The room gives off a feeling of quietness and seclusion.
Joan Cassis, Untitled [Girl Lying on a Bed], between 1972 and 1976, gelatin silver print, Gift of Victoria Cassis in memory of her daughter Joan Cassis, 2004.149.17

Untitled [Girl Lying on a Bed]

Joan Cassis · between 1972 and 1976 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2004.149.17

The image displays a person wearing a unique animal-like mask, standing with hands in pockets in a room. The individual is off-center in the room, facing forward. They wear a short-sleeved button-up shirt tucked into high-waisted trousers with black suspenders. The trousers are slightly cropped, revealing white socks and dark shoes. Mismatched chairs are scattered in the room with a window on the left wall holding disposable cups on the ledge. The floor is shiny wooden and the walls have a subtle vertical pattern.
Joan Cassis, Walter in the Mask He Made, 1986, gelatin silver print, Corcoran Collection (Gift of Victoria Cassis in memory of her daughter Joan Cassis), 2016.22.129

Walter in the Mask He Made

Joan Cassis · 1986 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2016.22.129

The image depicts an elderly man seated outdoors, captured from the waist up. He is hunched slightly forward with his head tilted down, resting his chin on a walking cane that he holds with both hands. His facial features include a wrinkled face and he is wearing a crown with decorative elements. He has short, thinning gray hair and is dressed in a checkered blazer over a buttoned shirt. His hands rest on the cane, which he holds in front of him. A bracelet-style wristwatch is visible on his wrist. In the background, there is a wooden picket fence with a blurred view of trees and a house, suggesting a yard or garden scene typical of a suburban or rural residential area.
Joan Cassis, Jim Brittain-The May King, 1987, gelatin silver print, Gift of Victoria Cassis in memory of her daughter Joan Cassis, 2004.149.8

Jim Brittain-The May King

Joan Cassis · 1987 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2004.149.8