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Charles Isaacs

American, born 1952

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This is a photograph of a storage area with old vehicles and large murals on the walls. The image captures a scene inside a structure with large stone pillars dividing the space into different sections. On the left, there is a vintage automobile parked underneath an archway. To the right, another car is partially visible, which appears to be propped up on a block of wood. The background features large murals painted on the walls, showcasing intricate and detailed scenes. Boxes and crates are stacked high against the right side of the wall, indicating storage. The photograph is in black and white. The architectural details, vehicles, and murals combine to create a rich, multifaceted scene reflecting a moment in time and space.
Tina Modotti, Scene at the Secretariat of Education with Rivera Murals, c. 1928, gelatin silver print, R. K. Mellon Family Foundation, 2021.74.1

Scene at the Secretariat of Education with Rivera Murals

Tina Modotti · c. 1928 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2021.74.1

This sepia-toned photograph features tall, bare trees lining a body of water. In the lower half of the photograph, the reflection of the trees and the pale sky can be seen in the water.
William Henry Fox Talbot, Winter Trees, Reflected in a Pond, 1841-1842, salted paper print, Purchased as the Gift of the Richard King Mellon Foundation, 2018.6.2

Winter Trees, Reflected in a Pond

William Henry Fox Talbot · 1841-1842 · salted paper print ·  Accession ID  2018.6.2

The image shows a close-up view of a grove of palm trees. The horizon is low in the picture, just below the tops of the palm trees. A slightly hazy sky is visible behind the palm trees. The image has a soft-focus effect, blending elements gently. The color palette is sepia-toned. Two tent-like structures are visible on the left and right. More terrain is visible in the distance, emphasizing the vastness of the area.
Ernest Benecke, Camp a Accaba, May 16, 1852, salted paper print, Patrons' Permanent Fund, 2018.173.1

Camp a Accaba

Ernest Benecke · May 16, 1852 · salted paper print ·  Accession ID  2018.173.1

The image shows a rocky formation with a chapel atop it. The viewpoint is slightly elevated, offering a wide view of the landscape. The rocky mass dominates the scene, with the chapel as a focal point. The foreground has rough terrain with stone walls and sparse vegetation, leading to small buildings on the slopes. In the distance, there are hills with scattered trees and dwellings, merging into a soft, overcast sky. The image is in monochrome, emphasizing a classic and historical atmosphere. The color palette consists of natural earth tones, creating a harmonious look.
Édouard-Denis Baldus, Rocher de St. Michel au Le Puy (Rock of St. Michel near Le Puy), 1854, salted paper print, Purchased as the Gift of the Richard King Mellon Foundation, 2018.7.18

Rocher de St. Michel au Le Puy (Rock of St. Michel near Le Puy)

Édouard-Denis Baldus · 1854 · salted paper print ·  Accession ID  2018.7.18

The image shows a barren desert landscape with a river running through it. There are palm trees near the water, scattered rocks, sparse vegetation, and remnants of stone structures. The image is in sepia tone, showcasing a vast sky without clouds.
Félix Teynard, Dakkeh, Village et Rives du Nil (Village and banks of the Nile, Dakkeh), 1851-1852, salted paper print, Gift of Charles Isaacs and Carol Nigro Ph.D, 2018.23.26

Dakkeh, Village et Rives du Nil (Village and banks of the Nile, Dakkeh)

Félix Teynard · 1851-1852 · salted paper print ·  Accession ID  2018.23.26

The image shows a rural setting with a courtyard, a stone building, and a small pool of water. There is a man with a cart and a woman sitting on the stone edge near the water. In the distance, a grand stone cathedral is visible. The view is framed by rustic buildings and walls made of brick and stone. The color palette is sepia-toned, giving the photograph a historical feel. The composition provides a glimpse into daily life with the cathedral dominating the distant view.
William A. Pumphrey, Ripon Cathedral from the Southeast, adjacent to the River Skell, c. 1855, salted paper print, Purchased as the Gift of the Richard King Mellon Foundation, 2018.7.8

Ripon Cathedral from the Southeast, adjacent to the River Skell

William A. Pumphrey · c. 1855 · salted paper print ·  Accession ID  2018.7.8

The image shows a landscape with trees and a building in the distance. The viewpoint is slightly elevated, allowing a view across a wooded area. The trees cast shadows on the ground, and there is a subtle slope in the terrain leading to the horizon. The building is partially hidden by trees. The image has a grainy, textured appearance, resembling early photographic processes with a sepia color palette.
André Giroux, Trees, c. 1855, salted paper print, Purchased as the Gift of the Richard King Mellon Foundation, 2018.6.6

Trees

André Giroux · c. 1855 · salted paper print ·  Accession ID  2018.6.6

The image depicts a man from the waist up, slightly turned to the side. His right hand is partially visible near the bottom left corner. The man has a serious expression with deep-set eyes, a strong jawline, and slightly pursed lips. He has straight, dark hair neatly parted in the middle. The man is wearing a dark, formal suit with a high-collared shirt and a scarf or necktie around his neck. A ring is visible on his right index finger. The background is dark and featureless, emphasizing the man's face and attire.
Alvin Langdon Coburn, Self-Portrait, 1905, platinum print processed with mercury, Diana and Mallory Walker Fund, 2007.61.1

Self-Portrait

Alvin Langdon Coburn · 1905 · platinum print processed with mercury ·  Accession ID  2007.61.1

The image shows several large, round clay pots on a textured ground. The largest pot is positioned towards the bottom center. The color palette is sepia. There are three prominent pots arranged with one at the bottom center, one slightly above to the left, and another above that. A large stone or pot is partially visible on the left side, and to the right, there are some bare feet and a circular slab.
Emilio Amero, Pots at Market, c. 1938, gelatin silver print, Scott Nathan and Laura DeBonis Fund, 2020.148.2

Pots at Market

Emilio Amero · c. 1938 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2020.148.2

The image shows a pair of scissors and a comb surrounded by thin, white swirling lines resembling strands of hair. The color palette is monochromatic with mostly black and white. The scissors are at the upper center and the comb extends diagonally from the bottom left towards the center, both intertwined with the swirling lines.
Bernice Kolko, Untitled, c. 1944, gelatin silver print, Alfred H. Moses and Fern M. Schad Fund, 2018.96.1

Untitled

Bernice Kolko · c. 1944 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2018.96.1